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Bushfire threatens lives in WA
January 12, 2023 06:13 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA bushfire in Western Australia's southwest is a threat to lives and homes, the state's emergency service says.

Price in tight battle for Dakar Rally win
January 12, 2023 02:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSToby Price is down to third in the motorbike standings at the Dakar Rally but the Aussie's only 2min 10sec off the lead in his tight battle for a third title.

Driver charged after crash killed four
January 11, 2023 08:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe sole survivor from a car that collided with a ute in rural Victoria has been charged over the deaths of his passengers.

In death, Pell remains a polarising figure
January 11, 2023 07:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCardinal George Pell, who will soon begin his final journey to Australia, was a priest of conviction who didn't worry about pleasing everyone and upset many.

Virus warning as mosquito numbers explode
January 11, 2023 06:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralians are being warned to protect themselves against mosquitoes as rainfall, flooding and hot temperatures create a boom of the disease-carrying insects.

PM wants swift action on PNG security pact
January 11, 2023 06:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnthony Albanese will call for stronger security ties with Papua New Guinea in the first address by a foreign leader at the Pacific nation's parliament.

Hackers leak firefighter data on dark web
January 11, 2023 05:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHackers who accessed IT systems belonging to Fire Rescue Victoria have leaked the information on to the dark web.

Who invented Bitcoin and why?
January 11, 2023 04:55 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiInvented by Satoshi Nakamoto, the purpose of Bitcoin was to be developed as an ‘electronic cash system’

BHP hits all-time high as Aust stocks rise
January 11, 2023 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHotter-than-expected domestic inflation has failed to dampen the local bourse, which climbed 0.9 per cent to its highest level since mid-December.

PNG has 'appetite' for new defence deal
January 11, 2023 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese will head to Papua New Guinea on Thursday, with counterpart James Marape showing he's ready for serious reform.

Peril as warming alters planet water cycle
January 11, 2023 04:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSChanges to the planet's water cycle wrought by global warming increase the risk of bushfire, drought and other disasters, a new Australian-led report says.

Pell suffered with grace: top Catholic
January 11, 2023 04:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOne of Australia's most senior Catholic figures says the late Cardinal George Pell suffered through a wrongful imprisonment.

Accused fraudster 'improving' in NSW court
January 11, 2023 03:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA former construction boss facing tax fraud charges has received some guidance from a judge as he seeks to clear his name.

Man jailed for abducting social media date
January 11, 2023 03:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Queensland man assaulted and held another man captive in order to steal his watch, phone, bank details and car after meeting him for physical intimacy.

Youth worker charged with child sex abuse
January 11, 2023 03:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA youth worker has been charged following an investigation into the alleged historical sexual abuse of children in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

Billionaire-backed Sun Cable collapses
January 11, 2023 03:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA company funded by billionaires Andrew Forrest and Mike Cannon-Brookes that planned to build the world's biggest solar project has gone into administration.

'Persecuted' Pell dies on 'difficult day'
January 11, 2023 03:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCardinal George Pell has been hailed by a former prime minister as a "saint for our times", while Anthony Albanese has passed on the nation's condolences.

Bail for dad who allegedly abused daughter
January 11, 2023 02:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA NSW man has been granted bail days after being charged over the alleged sexual assault of his daughter and step-daughter when they were children.

Hopes fade for Mossman Gorge swimmer
January 11, 2023 02:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHopes of finding a woman missing from a Far North Queensland swimming spot have faded as the search shifts into a recovery operation.

Qld law that protects rape accused to go
January 11, 2023 02:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA high-profile man has not turned up for a court hearing after being charged by Queensland detectives with two counts of raping a young woman in October 2021.

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