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RBNZ triple-hikes cash rate to 4.25pc
November 23, 2022 02:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand is set for a recession in 2023 according to its central bank, which has raised the official cash rate by 75 basis points to 4.25 per cent.

Heating climate requires broad action
November 23, 2022 02:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe latest State of the Climate report has found oceans are warming at alarming rates, cyclones are intensifying and fire seasons are longer.

Recession prediction recasts NZ politics
November 23, 2022 02:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Reserve Bank's prediction of a recession for New Zealand in 2023 has major ramifications for Jacinda Ardern's government in an election year.

Government cool on workplace bill changes
November 23, 2022 02:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSProposed changes to Labor's workplace laws would be "significant" if adopted, says Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke as he seeks crossbench support.

Leishman hopeful LIV, PGA can co-exist
November 23, 2022 02:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAt peace with his decision to join LIV Golf, Marc Leishman returns to Australia hoping the new series can co-exist alongside the PGA Tour.

Baby elephant walks out at Melbourne Zoo
November 23, 2022 02:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMelbourne Zoo's newest elephant calf has been unveiled to the public for the first time, a week after mother Dokkoon gave birth surrounded by other females.

Woman 'shocked' after Qld stab victim died
November 23, 2022 02:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA woman has told Brisbane Supreme Court that she was in complete shock when she found out Joel Frew died of a knife wound after dropping him off at hospital.

Hastings adamant best will come at Knights
November 23, 2022 02:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJackson Hastings believes he will enter his prime as a playmaker at Newcastle as he attempts to return the battling NRL club to the finals.

MPs in fresh push for nuclear power plan
November 23, 2022 01:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA gathering of nuclear energy specialists and engineers has been organised to brief parliamentarians on the future of the sector.

Finch spared jail after cocaine 'spiral'
November 23, 2022 01:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer NRL player Brett Finch has been convicted on child abuse charges but will avoid prison due to the "exceptional circumstances" of his offending.

Piling rig falls on Melbourne hospital
November 23, 2022 01:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA piling rig has fallen on a Melbourne hospital and about 70 people have had to be evacuated from the building.

Extinction threat for Wet Tropic possums
November 23, 2022 01:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRingtail possums in Queensland's Wet Tropics could be wiped out by 2050 unless action is taken to reduce the impacts of climate change, a paper says.

Labor MP's sign legal fight dismissed
November 23, 2022 01:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Labor MP re-contesting her Northcote seat in Saturday's state election has had her court case dismissed after a promise her campaign signs will be left alone.

No Nick Kyrgios, but no problem for Hewitt
November 23, 2022 01:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNick Kyrgios would be most welcome in Lleyton Hewitt's Aussie Davis Cup squad but the team is getting along fine without the nation's most gifted performer.

Qld govt ambivalent about police watchdog
November 23, 2022 01:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is non-committal about a new police watchdog, saying a new public sector complaints "clearing house" is being planned.

Study identifies youth self-harm clusters
November 23, 2022 01:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian Youth Self-Harm Atlas has identified worrying clusters and how triggering factors vary in each region and state.

Fire season warning for Victorian farmers
November 23, 2022 01:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWhile much of Victoria continues to battle floodwaters, authorities are warning farmers to start thinking about fire risk.

Police fight to stay silent at NT inquest
November 23, 2022 01:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTwo NT police officers are arguing a coroner's ruling on controversial evidence was wrong and they can refuse to answer inquest questions.

Man used drugs and sex to 'corrupt' girls
November 23, 2022 01:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTristen Michael Black has been given a suspended sentence for using methamphetamine to procure two 14-year old girls for sex and attempted sexual abuse.

Murray, Sinner start Open prep in Adelaide
November 23, 2022 01:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVeteran Andy Murray and Italian world No.15 Jannik Sinner have signed up for the Adelaide International ahead of the Australian Open tennis.
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