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Tasmanian teenager killed in quad bike crash
February 14, 2023 08:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTasmanian police will prepare a report for the coroner after a 14-year-old girl was killed in a quad bike crash and her passenger was seriously injured.

Consumer confidence plummets as cash rate lifts
February 14, 2023 08:43 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe latest cash rate hike has mortgage holders worried as consumer confidence plunges to its lowest level since April 2020.

Warning to be wary of romantic red flags
February 14, 2023 08:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralians are set to spend million of dollars for Valentine's Day, but have been warned to watch out for romance scammers.

Sydney boy may have died of electrocution in Fiji
February 14, 2023 08:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA young boy from Sydney has died in a suspected electrocution during a family holiday at a popular resort in Fiji, police say.

'We hope interest rates don't rise further': Jones
February 14, 2023 07:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs households face a repayment cliff which threatens to take a hole out out of the economy, the government says it doesn't want to see more rate hikes.

Cyclone Gabrielle brings flooding, havoc across NZ
February 14, 2023 06:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHundreds of New Zealanders have been forced to evacuate their homes due to flooding as Cyclone Gabrielle brings bumper rainfall across North Island.

Man drowns on the NSW south coast
February 14, 2023 05:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man has drowned at Kiama on the NSW south coast after being pulled unconscious from the water by members of the public, who tried in vain to revive him.

COVID an accelerant for child exploitation, police say
February 13, 2023 09:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe sharing of child abuse material is increasing globally but whether viewers become abusers themselves requires more research, a police chief says.

Nine in 10 support action to stop children vaping
February 13, 2023 08:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSData showing 87 per cent of Australians support action to stop a new generation of nicotine addicts backs the Cancer Council's calls for a vaping import ban.

Fortescue backs down in mines harassment stoush
February 13, 2023 07:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMining giant Fortescue Metals Group says it will provide documents relating to an investigation into alleged sexual harassment cases at its mine sites.

No surge in Chinese student visas since Beijing edict
February 13, 2023 07:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDespite a huge number of Chinese students returning to Australian universities for the first time since the pandemic, visa requests have not noticeably jumped.

Homes evacuated as Cyclone Gabrielle lashes New Zealand
February 13, 2023 07:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCyclone Gabrielle has brought destructive winds to New Zealand's North Island, with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins warning the storm's worst is yet to come.

Queensland on high alert as crews battle bushfires
February 13, 2023 06:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSResidents in Queensland's Western Downs are bracing for the impact of multiple bushfires in the region and a leave immediately warning near the town of Miles.

Men jailed over bashing of suspected teen rivals
February 13, 2023 05:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTwo teens were bashed unconscious at separate parties within 30 minutes by a group who suspected they were members of a rival Brisbane gang, a court has heard.

Complaint hearing continues for Sydney neurosurgeon Teo
February 13, 2023 05:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHigh-profile brain surgeon Charlie Teo faces a second hearing day after complaints were brought forward by relatives of former cancer patients.

Woman accused of 'drug courier' role in fake $1.1m deal
February 13, 2023 05:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Sydney woman has gone on trial accused of acting as the driver in multiple attempts to exchange 350 kilograms of drugs for cash at various Brisbane locations.

ASX falls to three-week low as earnings reports come in
February 13, 2023 04:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local bourse closed down 0.2 per cent, its fifth day of losses in the past six sessions, as one of the busiest weeks of Australian earnings season began.

ASX falls to 3-week low as earnings reports come in
February 13, 2023 04:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local bourse closed down 0.2 per cent, its fifth day of losses in the past six sessions, as one of the busiest weeks of Australian earnings season began.

Victim of alleged taxi rank robbery dies in hospital
February 13, 2023 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA group of teenagers are expected to have charges of grievous bodily harm upgraded following the death of a 75-year-old man after an alleged assault last week.

SA to pump more cash into public housing
February 13, 2023 03:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian government has announced more funds for public housing to cater for growing demand.

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