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Few services for Qld kids exposed to DV
November 10, 2022 04:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland is failing to proactively act on "intergenerational transmission of violence", and there are few supports for children exposed to DV, a report says.

Chris Dawson a 'conniving monster'
November 10, 2022 04:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer schoolteacher Chris Dawson has been called a "conniving monster" who betrayed the ones he loved when he murdered his wife 40 years ago.

Perrottet yet to play pokie reform card
November 10, 2022 04:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is determined to clean up the poker machine industry but has not committed to a timeline.

ACCC eyes mandatory code for gas companies
November 10, 2022 03:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe consumer watchdog is considering the viability of a mandatory code of conduct to keep soaring energy prices contained.

Robodebt 'stuff up' analysis 'spot on'
November 10, 2022 03:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA former senior public servant has agreed with a judicial assessment of the failed robodebt program as a "stuff up".

Crows star Randall ruled out of AFLW final
November 10, 2022 03:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAdelaide captain Chelsea Randall is out of Saturday's home AFLW semi-final against Collingwood after she suffered a head knock in their qualifying final.

ATSB won't probe Qld aircraft collision
November 10, 2022 03:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNational transport accident investigators have decided not to probe a light aircraft collision that killed two men in southeast Queensland.

Killer 'had no choice but to silence' wife
November 10, 2022 03:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Sydney retiree told police he may have overreacted when he strangled his nagging wife.

NSW towns bracing for wet, stormy weekend
November 10, 2022 03:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFlood-impacted towns across New South Wales are on high alert as thunderstorms begin creeping through the state ahead of forecast downpours over the weekend.

National security school for politicians
November 10, 2022 03:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe ANU National Security College will deliver a series of training courses and policy advice to parliamentarians as concerns of foreign interference grow.

Regional towns power up for EV road trips
November 10, 2022 02:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore electric vehicle charging stations are being installed on major highways in Australia, with another five opened in regional towns.

PM optimistic of further climate action
November 10, 2022 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs a new survey shows Australians want wealthy polluters to help pay for the impact of climate damage, the prime minister has expressed hope of further action.

Iran envoy summoned by Australian official
November 10, 2022 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's foreign affairs department has hauled in Iran's envoy in Australia three times over concerns about the nation's treatment of women.

Plans to move contentious Vic flood levee
November 10, 2022 02:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA contentious levee built through residential streets to protect the town centre of a flooded Victorian town could be moved to protect more buildings.

NRL draw launch underwhelms amid talks
November 10, 2022 02:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NRL will deal with 15 games being played away from clubs' regular grounds in 2023, with the changes due to the home FIFA Women's World Cup.

Drug targets cancer treatment side effects
November 10, 2022 02:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWomen who have had breast cancer won't have to choose between horrible side effects and potentially life-saving treatment with a new drug, a study suggests.

Labor workplace changes pass lower house
November 10, 2022 02:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIndustrial relations changes that will allow multi-employer bargaining have passed the lower house, but Senate hurdles remain for the workplace reforms.

Record $2.29b spent on Australian dramas
November 10, 2022 02:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA record $2.29 billion was spent on Aussie productions in 2021/22, but while some areas are doing better than ever, others aren't back to pre-pandemic levels.

Former NSW cop charged with sexual assault
November 10, 2022 02:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA former NSW police officer will front court next month after being charged over an alleged sexual assault 14 years ago.

Batteries, baby vows as Vic deficit rises
November 10, 2022 02:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's budget deficit forecast has blown out by $500 million in 10 days as the major parties earmark more election cash for batteries and babies.
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