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Stand downs at Opal paper mill from Jan 1
December 30, 2022 06:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDozens of workers will be stood down at the Opal Australian Paper mill in Victoria from January 1 as it grapples with a supply shortage.

Queensland University hit by cyber attack
December 30, 2022 06:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland University of Technology has been hit by a cyber attack and IT systems have been shut down as a precaution.

Arts minister rules out big fixes
December 30, 2022 05:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSArts Minister Tony Burke has spruiked his government's cultural policy, saying it will end the culture wars but won't address funding for key institutions.

A-League pitch invasion charges grow
December 30, 2022 05:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe number of people charged following an A-League pitch invasion has grown to 32 and police are hunting 11 others they believe were involved.

Rain alerts across several states
December 30, 2022 04:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSResidents in parts of NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory are bracing for flooding after a year of record rains.

Queenslanders now have the right to die
December 30, 2022 04:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueenslanders suffering a disease, illness or medical condition that is advanced, progressive and terminal can now ask for medically-assisted death.

Third prison escapee caught by NT Police
December 30, 2022 04:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAll three prisoners who climbed a wall and escaped from a Darwin correctional facility have been recaptured.

Aust stocks finish 2022 down 5.45 per cent
December 30, 2022 04:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe ASX200 index lost 5.45 per cent in 2022, although Australian investors can perhaps take heart that overseas losses were far worse.

Trans woman sues female social media site
December 30, 2022 04:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA female-only social media platform has been accused of human rights violations after blocking a transgender woman from using its services.

Top doc Bloomfield awarded NZ knighthood
December 30, 2022 03:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand's former top doctor Ashley Bloomfield is one of six Kiwis awarded knighthoods in the New Year Honours list.

Uncertain response to former Pope's death
December 30, 2022 03:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer Vatican press officer Joanne Bergamin thinks tradition might be discarded in order to pay larger tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

NSW township bracing for record flood peak
December 30, 2022 02:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSResidents of the far west NSW township of Menindee may yet to be hit with record levels of flooding as large volumes of dam water are released.

Fridges afloat as SA shacks underwater
December 30, 2022 02:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA riverside community of holiday shacks and a handful of permanent residents is completely underwater as floodwaters continue along the Murray River.

3 biggest setbacks of cryptoverse in 2022
December 30, 2022 02:37 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiCryptocurrencies and NFTs did not have a good run in 2022, with Bitcoin losing more than half its value and assets like Jack Dorsey’s tweet NFT failing to attract a high bid.

Coal miners burn hottest among all stocks
December 30, 2022 02:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCoalminers were among the top performers in 2022, as the war in Ukraine disrupted energy markets and sent coal prices soaring.

Celtics win, extend NBA-leading record
December 30, 2022 02:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBoston continue to set the pace in the NBA, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 116-110 thanks largely to 29 points each from stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Ill man lost for days found between trees
December 30, 2022 01:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn elderly man with Alzheimer's disease missing in Sydney's north for three days has been found in bushland, stuck between trees.

Qld urged to bring in New Year's legally
December 30, 2022 01:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government has told Queenslanders to enjoy the more than 130 licensed fireworks displays planned for New Year's Eve rather than risk injuries or fines.

Accused Melbourne murderer faces court
December 30, 2022 12:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA 22-year-old man who was charged with the murder of a Chinese national remains behind bars after facing Melbourne Magistrates Court.

Arrests after body found in burnt car
December 30, 2022 12:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThree people have been arrested after the body of a 19-year-old man was found in a burnt car in north central Victoria.
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