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Qld swelters through heatwave temps

December 07, 2022 12:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A heatwave warning remains in place across much of Queensland, as authorities urge residents to take precautions.

Crashed Vic balloon 'only one of its kind'

December 07, 2022 12:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released its interim report into an air balloon's emergency landing in Melbourne.

Tas cop felt support lacking, inquest told

December 07, 2022 12:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An inquest into the suicides of four Tasmanian police officers has been told an experienced sergeant believed there was a lack of support from the force.

NSW vax rollout 'efficient and effective'

December 07, 2022 12:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The NSW government overcame supply uncertainties and technical challenges to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine both efficiently and effectively, a review has found.

Ex-partner charged with murdering WA woman

December 07, 2022 12:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The former partner of a mother-of-two who was found dead at a Perth home has been charged with her murder.

Coal gets Queensland budget back in black

December 07, 2022 12:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick is predicting just one budget deficit before 2026 on the back of higher coal royalties, payroll tax and GST returns.

NSW baby's death 'shameful for us all'

December 07, 2022 12:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW man Jie Smith has been jailed for at least three years and six months for the manslaughter of a baby he dropped on its its head in Newcastle in 2019.

ASX slips as hopes dim for Fed pivot

December 07, 2022 11:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The local share market was down 0.8 per cent at lunchtime, putting it on track for its biggest losses in over a month, amid fears the Fed may keep hiking rates.

NSW teen rapist claims sex was consensual

December 07, 2022 11:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A teenager convicted for raping a fellow school student at a house party west of Sydney has claimed the act was consensual, attacking the victim's credibility.

NT cop loses inquest fight to stay silent

December 07, 2022 11:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NT policeman Zach Rolfe can be forced to answer questions at an inquest about the night he shot Indigenous teen Kumanjayi Walker dead, the Supreme Court says.

US to boost troop rotations to Australia

December 07, 2022 11:21 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia's defence and foreign affairs ministers are in Washington for high-level meetings with their counterparts as Canberra mulls nuclear submarine designs.

Mortgage cliff looms as cheap loans expire

December 07, 2022 11:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Housing affordability has taken a hit from rising mortgage rates and spiralling inflation, bringing an end to the property boom, but buyers are more prepared.

Health ministers to meet on virus surge

December 07, 2022 11:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Mark Butler will meet with state and territory counterparts on ways to reduce hospital strain from increased COVID-19 cases.

Work starts on nation-first mRNA facility

December 07, 2022 11:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Biotech giant Moderna's first mRNA vaccine facility in Australia is due to open in 2024, and will produce 100 million vaccine doses per year.

Economy up 0.6 per cent in third quarter

December 07, 2022 11:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Aggressive interest rate hikes have done little to slow growth in the September quarter, with the economy expanding by 0.6 per cent over the three months.

Sydney needs koala belt in planning future

December 07, 2022 10:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A major push for new housing in NSW has failed to protect the state's trees and wildlife, environmental campaigners say.

Australian children failing fitness tests

December 07, 2022 10:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Four out of five Australian kids are not getting enough exercise, prompting calls for a national plan to encourage them to get off screens and be more active.

Compo claim win after dog walking injury

December 07, 2022 10:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Hydro Tasmania worker who broke his leg while dog walking has been awarded worker's compensation after a court ruled it happened during his employment.