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Lib leader hopeful wins marginal Hawthorn
November 30, 2022 04:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLiberal leadership contender John Pesutto won over teal challenger Melissa Lowe in the marginal Melbourne seat of Hawthorn, days after the Victorian election.

Retail downturn expected in new year
November 30, 2022 04:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRobust consumer spending has seen the first chinks in its armour but the holiday season is likely to keep retailers busy through to the end of the year.

Top executive back before Barilaro inquiry
November 30, 2022 04:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn inquiry stemming from the appointment of John Barilaro to a US trade role will resume with a NSW government executive to face further questioning.

PM talks trade, defence ties with Vietnam
November 30, 2022 04:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the president of Vietnam's national assembly to discuss economic and security co-operation.

Police find missing Qld teen's vehicle
November 30, 2022 04:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA stolen car linked to a woman missing in Queensland's remote north has been found by police.

Morrison to appear at robodebt inquiry
November 30, 2022 04:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSScott Morrison and his former ministerial colleague Marise Payne have been confirmed to appear at the next round of robodebt royal commission hearings.

Watchdog takes casino giant Star to court
November 30, 2022 04:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA federal watchdog has started civil penalty proceedings against gambling giant Star for alleged failures to comply with anti-money laundering laws.

Witness recounts Sydney man's garage death
November 30, 2022 04:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA witness at the murder trial of a NSW woman accused of running down her ex-partner has recounted the moment she saw her neighbour bleeding and gasping for air.

Workplace law overhaul comes to a head
November 30, 2022 04:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government is pushing to have its workplace law overhaul passed by Christmas, saying it will get wages moving and ease cost of living pressures.

Toddler dies in Tasmania shed fire
November 30, 2022 03:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA shed fire at a home in northern Tasmania has killed a three-year-old boy and badly injured a four-year-old boy.

NSW voters urged to update enrolment early
November 30, 2022 03:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW Electoral Commission is urging voters to update their enrolment four months before the state election.

Vic custody officer on assault charges
November 30, 2022 03:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victoria Police custody officer is accused of assault with a weapon while on duty and has been summonsed to court.

Inflation down but consumer pain lingers
November 30, 2022 03:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCost of living pressures eased slightly last month, although it's still too early to call the turning point for inflation.

Climate protesters interrupt Qld premier
November 30, 2022 03:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTen Extinction Rebellion protesters have been kicked out of Queensland parliament after launching a protest while the premier was speaking about energy.

Vic woman 'sorry' for part in $10m fraud
November 30, 2022 03:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian mum described as a principal partner in a $10 million international cybercrime fraud has apologised to her victims ahead of being sentenced.

Car-sharing services battle for Aussies
November 30, 2022 03:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new car-sharing service will attempt to change summer holiday rentals in Australia but its biggest rival is pulling out stunts to divert attention.

Caddick's disappearance still a mystery
November 30, 2022 02:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFurther hearings are required before a NSW coroner delivers a finding, but the mysteries surrounding Melissa Caddick's disappearance will remain long after.

PM raises Assange release with US
November 30, 2022 02:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has personally raised the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with US government officials.

Coalition 'contempt' for defence: Marles
November 30, 2022 02:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDefence Minister Richard Marles has lashed the coalition over an auditor-general report about the management of Defence's project investment program.

Fresh round of Vic truth-telling hearings
November 30, 2022 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe plight of Indigenous Victorians in child protection and correctional custody will be put under the microscope as a truth-telling inquiry resumes hearings.
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