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SES sets record in NSW flood operation
December 07, 2022 06:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRecord NSW flooding has seen the state's emergency service carry out the largest operation in its history, responding to more than 20,000 calls for help.

Hillsong GM fronts Houston court hearing
December 07, 2022 06:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHillsong's general manager believes he was the first to tell Brian Houston about abuse committed by his father, but was not responsible for telling police.

New Victorian Liberal leader to be elected
December 07, 2022 05:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictorian Liberal MPs will decide whether Brad Battin or John Pesutto should become their new leader after a third state election loss to Labor.

Confusion over whether to report Houston
December 07, 2022 04:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHillsong's general manager told his boss Brian Houston about an allegation of sexual abuse against his father, but did not feel he had to report it to police.

Reef bad boy could perish as climate warms
December 07, 2022 04:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe crown-of-thorns starfish could go from villain to victim as climate change kills off its food source - the Great Barrier Reef.

ASX drops as fears rise about US recession
December 07, 2022 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market has fallen 0.85 per cent, its biggest drop in a month amid fears the US Federal Reserve may keep hiking interest rates aggressively.

Carnival sued over norovirus outbreaks
December 07, 2022 04:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCarnival has been sued by passengers who say they suffered from diarrhoea and vomiting after being unnecessarily exposed to norovirus on eight separate cruises.

Elvis film and Hemsworth big AACTA winners
December 07, 2022 04:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBaz Luhrmann's box office hit Elvis has won best film at the AACTA Awards, with Chris Hemsworth also gaining recognition for screen industry contribution.

Morrison was warned robodebt unlawful
December 07, 2022 04:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer prime minister Scott Morrison was warned the robodebt scheme would require law changes, but it was implemented anyway without any legislative tweaks.

Hi-tech rehab for injured birds of prey
December 07, 2022 04:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA high-technology wildlife hospital has opened in country NSW complete with a flight test facility for recovering birds of prey.

ASX drops as hopes dim for Fed pivot
December 07, 2022 04:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market has fallen 0.85 per cent, its biggest drop in a month amid fears the US Federal Reserve may keep hiking interest rates aggressively.

Container firm fined after worker's death
December 07, 2022 04:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Sydney joint venture has been convicted and ordered to pay $353,000 after a surveyor was fatally crushed between two 4.8 tonne shipping containers.

Government to overhaul major projects body
December 07, 2022 04:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSInfrastructure Australia, the nation's independent adviser on major projects, is set for a revamp after a review called for changes.

Long-term job seekers still missing out
December 07, 2022 03:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe jobs market might be tight but with a shrinking pool of entry-level vacancies, the long-term unemployed are still struggling to find work.

Andrew Forrest makes $4b renewables deal
December 07, 2022 03:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAndrew Forrest's privately-funded Squadron Energy has purchased CWP Renewables in a significant deal for the Australian energy sector.

Defiant Strauch ready for shortcourse show
December 07, 2022 03:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAfter winning two silver on the international stage, Australian swimmer Jenna Strauch is hunting gold at the world shortcourse championships in Melbourne.

New study shows impact of discrimination
December 07, 2022 03:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian National University has released a study into the psychological impact of discrimination on Indigenous people.

What is Ether (ETH) cryptocurrency used for?
December 07, 2022 03:07 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiEther is used as ‘money’ within Ethereum, but it cannot be compared with legal tender like the US dollar.

SA casino accused of regulatory breaches
December 07, 2022 02:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe financial crime watchdog has launched legal action against casino operator SkyCity Adelaide for allegedly failing to comply with federal financing laws.

Human remains found under Qld unit complex
December 07, 2022 02:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice have launched a potential homicide investigation after human remains were discovered under a unit complex in Brisbane's north.
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