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Winning streak snapped as ASX falls 0.3pct
January 10, 2023 04:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market has closed lower for just the second time this year amid more "higher for longer" interest rate talk from Fed officials.

Residents warned to flee WA bushfires
January 10, 2023 04:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBushfires are threatening homes near two Western Australian towns, with residents told to evacuate or find shelter.

Alleged NSW murderer caught in Queensland
January 10, 2023 04:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA suspect in the stabbing death of a man in Sydney's west has been charged with murder after being caught in Queensland and extradited to NSW.

Home destroyed in southern Qld bushfire
January 10, 2023 04:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA house and several sheds have been destroyed by a bushfire in southern Queensland, which is threatening more homes in three communities.

Items found in Queensland swimmer search
January 10, 2023 03:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA popular natural tourist attraction remains closed as authorities search for a missing swimmer in Far North Queensland.

Call to accelerate electric car transition
January 10, 2023 03:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe automotive industry is failing to move to electric vehicles fast enough to freeze climate change, a leading car executive has warned.

WA woman accused of abusing her infant
January 10, 2023 03:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA young Perth woman accused of impeding her seven-month-old child's breathing and making threats to kill has faced court.

Woman pulled from Qld resort pool dies
January 10, 2023 03:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA woman has died after being pulled from the pool at a north Queensland resort and casino, police have confirmed.

Big emitters get help to manage emissions
January 10, 2023 03:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew compensation will go to big emitters under a revamped scheme designed to support heavy industry to cut pollution more quickly while remaining profitable.

Suspicious pokie reports spike: regulator
January 10, 2023 03:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSReports of suspected money laundering through poker machines soared during the past year, the government's financial regulator says.

Construction boss sues over $6.5m claim
January 10, 2023 03:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe head of defunct construction firm Diploma has sued after his insurer refused to cover possible legal claims in a $48 million lawsuit by liquidators.

Used car complaints jump in WA
January 10, 2023 02:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThere's been a hefty rise in complaints about used vehicles in Western Australia with reports some are breaking down almost immediately.

Ingles hits the highs with the Bucks
January 10, 2023 02:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian NBA veteran Joe Ingles masterminded a Milwaukee comeback from the bench in his best game since recovering from an ACL injury.

Housing problems behind bars on parole
January 10, 2023 02:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA lack of suitable accommodation has been cited as a barrier to prisoners being granted parole, with more than 100 denied freedom over it last financial year.

China open to co-operation with Australia
January 10, 2023 02:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSChina's ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian has given a rare media conference, encouraging Australia to drop WTO complaints over Chinese-imposed trade sanctions.

Sydney toddler survives 10m balcony fall
January 10, 2023 01:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn injured toddler has been rushed to hospital after falling more than 10 metres from a top-floor balcony in western Sydney.

AUKUS, subs bad ideas for Australia: China
January 10, 2023 01:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSChina's ambassador to Australia has lashed the AUKUS security pact and says countries must stop treating his nation as a potential threat.

NSW govt accused of student discrimination
January 10, 2023 01:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Sydney student has claimed the state government discriminated against him due to disability by rejecting his enrolment into a selective virtual college.

Qld cop charged over drink-driving crash
January 10, 2023 01:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Queensland police officer has been charged after crashing into another car while drink-driving on duty.

Big emitters to share $600m compensation
January 10, 2023 01:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew compensation will go to Australia's big emitters under a revamped safeguard scheme designed to support heavy industry to cut pollution more quickly.
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