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Cashed-up WA government faces nurse strike
November 22, 2022 07:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNurses in Western Australia are again threatening to walk off the job after rejecting the state Labor government's latest pay offer.

FIFA blasted for OneLove armband threat
November 22, 2022 07:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFIFA's threat to yellow card captains wearing OneLove armbands at the World Cup has been blasted by Australia's gay footballer Josh Cavallo.

Qld government sacks Mackay Hospital board
November 22, 2022 07:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland government has sacked the board of Mackay Hospital after multiple women complained about its gynaecology and obstetrics department.

Burns misses ton as SA mount fightback
November 22, 2022 07:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Australia have fought back to ensure a draw is the likely result in their Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland, after Joe Burns missed out on a ton.

Pensioners can earn more before Christmas
November 22, 2022 06:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe limit an aged pensioner can earn before losing their benefits has been increased by $4000 over the next year.

Green rips through WA on Shield debut
November 22, 2022 06:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW spinner Chris Green has picked up the opening four wickets of his first-class career to put his side in pole position against high-flying Western Australia.

Refugees fly from Nauru to New Zealand
November 22, 2022 06:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSix refugees have been flown from Nauru to New Zealand as part of a resettlement deal with Australia, Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil has confirmed.

Two arrested over man's 2006 disappearance
November 22, 2022 05:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice have arrested two men over the 2006 disappearance of 38-year-old Christopher Jarvis, whose car was found on fire at a lookout on Victoria's coast.

Workplace law changes up in the air
November 22, 2022 05:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government is ferociously negotiating with Senate crossbenchers to pass its workplace relation legislation by Christmas despite concerns it's being rushed.

Labor set for win on anti-corruption body
November 22, 2022 05:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government has cleared the decks for a debate and vote on the National Anti-Corruption Commission in the lower house, as key senators also back it in.

Windies eyeing vital pink-ball practice
November 22, 2022 05:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWest Indies players and officials are confident they can come to grips with playing a pink-ball match before the day-night Test in Adelaide against Australia.

Avocado genome mapped by scientists
November 22, 2022 05:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian scientists have completed mapping the genome of the avocado which they say could produce a better quality fruit.

Killer NT cop given 'favourable treatment'
November 22, 2022 05:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA NT policeman tasked with investigating Kumanjayi Walker's death for his inquest says the officer that killed him was given special treatment by investigators.

Murderer in court win against parole block
November 22, 2022 05:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMurderer and serial violent offender Allan David McQueen is now eligible for parole after an appeal to indefinitely prevent his access to early release failed.

RBA leaves 50bp rate hike on the table
November 22, 2022 05:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Reserve Bank is prepared to do whatever is necessary to ensure the spike in inflation is only temporary and doesn't linger.

Scott calls on Williams to hit major goals
November 22, 2022 04:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAdam Scott has reunited with the man that caddied him to a Masters title, intent on more major golfing success after an encouraging 2022 campaign.

Qld Father's Day shooter guilty of murder
November 22, 2022 04:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJustin John Meale has been found guilty of murder after shooting Clinton "Rocky" Pollock on Father's Day north of Brisbane when a drug deal went bad.

Aust stocks close at best level since June
November 22, 2022 04:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThanks in part to strong gains from the energy sector, the local share market has gained 0.6 per cent to close at its best level since June 6.

Man jailed for swindling $1.9m off retiree
November 22, 2022 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian man who befriended an elderly retiree and then stole $1.9 million from him, gambling the money away online, has been jailed for five years.

Greens, Labor secure deal on electric cars
November 22, 2022 04:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA federal bill to make electric cars cheaper is set to pass into law after the Greens struck a deal with the government.
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