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Aust shares edge up despite rate fears
November 17, 2022 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market ended 0.2 per cent higher on Thursday, helped by gains in financials, health care and consumer stocks.

Car hits boy in Brisbane, driver flees
November 17, 2022 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA driver has allegedly fled the scene after running a red light and hitting a child when police attempted an intercept in Brisbane.

Aged sex offender freed to 'unsafe' living
November 17, 2022 04:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Queensland judge says elderly sex offender Desmond Ronald Grant has made the "understandable" decision to risk health rather than stay in prison.

Defence suspect knew details of mum's body
November 17, 2022 04:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe man defence lawyers say killed a Melbourne mum knew details of where her body was found, but he says he overheard police talking through a doorbell camera.

NT govt workers walk off job over pay deal
November 17, 2022 04:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHundreds of teachers, nurses and other public servants have walked off the job in the Northern Territory over the government's two per cent pay rise offer.

Launceston boards flight to green hydrogen
November 17, 2022 04:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNorthern Tasmania is a step closer to being a green hydrogen hub as Countrywide Hydrogen signs a deal with Launceston Airport to pair solar with new technology.

Jets ready to swoop on Roar in ALW opener
November 17, 2022 04:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane Roar are without Katrina Gorry for the start of the A-League Women season and Newcastle hope they can take full advantage in their opening-round clash.

NRL, clubs move close to funding agreement
November 17, 2022 04:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NRL and its clubs have moved closer towards finalising a funding agreement for the next five seasons.

Spearing NT killer cop 'could bring peace'
November 17, 2022 03:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn inquest into the shooting death of an Indigenous teen by a NT police officer has been told tribal payback is not revenge but a way to restore harmony.

Glory primed after off-season of stewing
November 17, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPerth Glory missed out on a finals berth by a whisker last season and coach Alex Epakis says the current environment is the best he's ever experienced.

Glory ready to make ALW finals splash
November 17, 2022 03:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPerth Glory will attempt to push for an A-League Women finals berth now that they no longer have to deal with border closures and relocations.

Sebastian's ex-manager jailed for fraud
November 17, 2022 03:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGuy Sebastian's ex-manager Titus Day will spend up to four years in jail and has been ordered to repay over $624,000 fraudulently embezzled from the pop star.

SA magistrate sacked over misconduct
November 17, 2022 03:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA South Australian magistrate has lost his job over inappropriate behaviour in relation to four female staffers.

Man left permanently disabled in stabbing
November 17, 2022 03:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian man who lost feeling in his face and can no longer use his hands after being stabbed says the attack has robbed him of his livelihood.

Ascent ahead of Hunter chopper crash
November 17, 2022 03:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA helicopter pilot flying from Casino to the NSW Central Coast descended rapidly before he crashed and died in a riverbank, an initial investigation shows.

Hawks players back big AFL youth focus
November 17, 2022 03:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe departure of Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara emphasised Hawthorn's AFL focus on youth, which had been a feature of Sam Mitchell's first season as coach.

Matildas face off in new ALW derby
November 17, 2022 03:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMatildas Alex Chidiac, Elise Kellond-Knight and Chloe Logarzo will feature when Western United host Melbourne Victory in their inaugural A-League Women match.

Daniel Hughes stars as NSW crush Tasmania
November 17, 2022 03:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDaniel Hughes has made it three centuries in four one-day games for NSW this summer, helping lift the Blues to a crushing 160-run victory over Tasmania.

Affordable homes scarce despite price fall
November 17, 2022 03:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHeat may be coming out of the property market but snagging a bargain remains tougher than ever.

Vulnerable Victorians find way to poll
November 17, 2022 03:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEfforts are underway to make sure vulnerable people and those without a home have their voices heard in Victoria's state election - and get a democracy sausage.