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'Rainy day' raids to fund Vic poll pledges
November 24, 2022 05:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Victorian coalition has revived plans to lease Melbourne's sewage works and Labor is projecting a bigger surplus as part of its election policy costings.

Zara, Jeans West on Oxfam's 'naughty list'
November 24, 2022 05:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs Christmas shopping gets underway, Oxfam has released its "naughty and nice" lists, with some popular fashion brands called out by the anti-poverty advocates.

Smith wants Scott shootout but rivals loom
November 24, 2022 05:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAdam Scott set the early Australian PGA Championship pace before being overhauled by co-leaders Min Woo Lee, Jason Scrivener and John Lyras in Brisbane.

Scott finds clubs, early form at Aust PGA
November 24, 2022 05:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAdam Scott's only trouble was finding his clubs in time for a 6am tee off at the Australian PGA Championship, the Masters winner shooting a smooth 66.

Tas hospital death after emergency 'wait'
November 24, 2022 04:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Royal Hobart Hospital and Ambulance Tasmania are investigating the death of a woman who allegedly spent hours waiting for emergency department admission.

Govt lawyers ask to remove 'Nazi' wording
November 24, 2022 04:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn expert was asked to remove the word Nazi from a report into Jewish students' reaction to a speech by their principal, a Melbourne court has been told.

Fed hopes help Aust shares edge higher
November 24, 2022 04:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian share market has held on to gains, led by mining and tech stocks.

Anti-corruption laws pass first hurdle
November 24, 2022 04:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLaws for a proposed national anti-corruption commission have been passed by parliament's lower house, despite issues raised by crossbenchers.

AGL to close South Australia power plant
November 24, 2022 04:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAGL has announced plans to close a gas-fired power station in Adelaide in 2026, following extensive consultation with stakeholders.

Alternative murder suspect 'preposterous'
November 24, 2022 04:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA defence barrister's claim that there's an alternative suspect to the murder of Melbourne mum Judy Bednar is preposterous, prosecutors say.

Nuclear power possible in Australia: forum
November 24, 2022 04:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA number of coalition MPs have attended a parliamentary forum on nuclear power, in a bid to generate community discussion on the issue.

Bondi becomes nude beach for Tunick shoot
November 24, 2022 04:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPart of Bondi Beach has been declared a nude beach for what's believed to be the first time, for a photo shoot by Spencer Tunick.

Review panel pledges to revitalise RBA
November 24, 2022 04:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn independent panel set up to examine the Reserve Bank of Australia says it will make recommendations to "revitalise" the central bank.

Group calls for social services shake-up
November 24, 2022 04:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA leading social services group says NSW needs major reform of key sectors after three years of upheaval that have affected the state unevenly.

Woman charged with child sex offences
November 24, 2022 04:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA 51-year-old woman has been charged with 26 offences after allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child at a school in regional Victoria in 1999.

Final Vic election push as costs revealed
November 24, 2022 03:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFinal costings for the major parties' election commitments have been revealed, while Liberal Leader Matthew Guy pledged to lower the driving age in Victoria.

Cost of living data top of watch list
November 24, 2022 03:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFresh data will reveal how sharply costs are rising and how well households are faring as financial pressures mount.

Veterans honoured at employment awards
November 24, 2022 03:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian Defence Force veterans who have transitioned into civilian employment have been honoured at an awards ceremony in the national capital.

Health system 'racist to Indigenous Aust'
November 24, 2022 03:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new report has found First Nations people facing racism in Australia are vulnerable when accessing health services, which in some cases could prove fatal.

Karoon Energy eyes acquisitions, dividends
November 24, 2022 03:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSASX-listed oil producer Karoon Energy is looking to spend the $A266m on its books after being the beneficiary of high oil prices and strong production.
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