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Wage theft rife for migrant workers
December 05, 2022 02:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMigrant wage theft is running rife in Australia under a system that threatens to deport those who speak out, a new union-led report has found.

Higgins and Lehrmann seeking compensation
December 05, 2022 02:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrittany Higgins is seeking compensation from two former ministers as well as the Commonwealth, while the man she alleges raped her is also seeking a payout.

Man bashed 'while singing nursery rhymes'
December 05, 2022 02:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man has told Brisbane District Court he was forced to sing nursery rhymes and was bashed every time he got it wrong while being held captive for 20 hours.

Why hybrid car sales are racing ahead
December 05, 2022 02:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSales of hybrid vehicles are speeding up in Australia, with the country's leading car-maker revealing they now make up more than one in three of their sales.

Royal commission into NZ COVID-19 response
December 05, 2022 02:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA royal commission has been asked to report back into New Zealand's COVID-19 response by June 2024.

Robodebt officials 'co-wrote' vital report
December 05, 2022 01:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHuman Services department officials had the opportunity to contribute to a Commonwealth Ombudsman report

Throw book at climate activists: Perrottet
December 05, 2022 01:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSActivists who cause disruption should should have the book thrown at them, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says, as a young woman's sentencing sparks protests.

Number of water damaged roads increases
December 05, 2022 01:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGovernment figures show 82,634 roads have been impacted by flood related closures since October, following significant rain events across several states.

Vast array to unlock mysteries of universe
December 05, 2022 01:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe world's largest radio astronomy observatory is being built in Western Australia and South Africa to unlock the mysteries of the universe.

First flood warning for Renmark residents
December 05, 2022 01:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian State Emergency Service has issued its first specific flood warning for residents in Renmark as Murray River water levels continue to rise.

Qld farms need gas subsidence protections
December 05, 2022 01:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland needs a new watchdog to assess and make determinations about the impacts of gas production subsidence on farms, a new report says.

Six-point energy plan to tackle bill shock
December 05, 2022 01:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSome experts want to get households off gas to help cut surging bills, and warn taxpayer subsidies to coal and gas-fired generators could derail cleaner power.

'Offensive' police claim at gay hate probe
December 05, 2022 01:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe judge presiding over an inquiry into gay hate crimes in NSW has labelled as unacceptable police claims of stalled homicide investigations due to the probe.

$1b Nearmap acquisition nears completion
December 05, 2022 12:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSydney-based aerial mapping company Nearmap's $1.05 billion acquisition by US private firm Thoma Bravo will complete next week after Federal Court approval.

Morrison ministers set for robodebt probe
December 05, 2022 12:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA number of former coalition ministers are likely to be called before the robodebt royal commission when hearings continue in the new year.

Health 'not set up' for long-COVID in kids
December 05, 2022 12:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW health system is not well set up to manage long-COVID cases among children, a federal parliamentary inquiry has been told.

Long lost Tassie tiger found at museum
December 05, 2022 12:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSResearchers have realised the long-lost remains of the last-known thylacine have in fact been in the collection of a Tasmanian museum.

Boston boss Nets as Simmons, Mills sit out
December 05, 2022 12:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralians Ben Simmons and Patty Mills have watched their Brooklyn teammates crumble to the NBA-best Boston, while Jock Landale was busy in Phoenix's win.

Gambling ads 'groom kids with impunity'
December 05, 2022 12:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA gambling inquiry has heard ads targeting children could have "horrific and lifelong" implications with more than 430,000 kids under 16 likely betting already.

'Sale-o' city call to boost flood-hit bush
December 05, 2022 12:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Buy from the Bush markets return to Sydney this weekend, urging Australians to support flood-affected regional communities.

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