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Magical milestone for Harry Potter play
December 14, 2022 11:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHarry Potter and the Cursed Child has reached 1000 performances at Melbourne's Princess Theatre, a rare feat for theatre in Australia.

Aboriginal kids targeted in police custody
December 14, 2022 11:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAboriginal children are routinely strip-searched and harassed while in police custody, community leaders have told a hearing in Victoria.

Davies seeking triple Zatopek title treat
December 14, 2022 11:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian runner Rose Davies is chasing a third consecutive 10,000m title at the Zatopek:10 in Melbourne.

New Zealand to end cheaper fuel and fares
December 14, 2022 10:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCheaper petrol and public transport will be phased out next year as Jacinda Ardern's government begins the task of fiscal repair.

Tiny unsung ocean heroes nab research hub
December 14, 2022 10:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new research aquarium will be built in Hobart to unlock the secrets of Antarctic krill, a small creature with a giant role in the Southern Ocean's food web.

Bangarra explores bloodlines in Dance Clan
December 14, 2022 10:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSani Towson has choreographed a new work for Bangarra Dance Theatre that explores the bloodlines and totems of Indigenous people.

Chamber players relish a year on the pier
December 14, 2022 10:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian Chamber Orchestra has seven Australian tours in 2023 and more overseas - as well as a new home to return to.

'Aussie Cossack' charged with assault
December 14, 2022 10:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPro-Russia commentator Simeon Boikov will appear in court, charged with assaulting an elderly man at a pro-Ukraine rally in Sydney.

Missing cruise ship passenger found
December 14, 2022 10:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA body has been recovered from the waters off the southern coast of South Australia after a woman went missing from a cruise ship.

'No regrets' over refugee plan: Vanstone
December 14, 2022 10:30 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Howard government's approach to refugees and asylum seekers in 2002 has been outlined in cabinet papers released by the National Archives of Australia.

Westpac 'carefully watching' rates impact
December 14, 2022 10:21 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWestpac expects tighter monetary policy and slowing economic growth to impact some customers next year.

Ambush cop thanks 'everyone from PM down'
December 14, 2022 10:19 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Queensland police constable who escaped an ambush and siege in which six people died has thanked the public for their support as the attack is investigated.

Vic mother admits killing baby boy
December 14, 2022 10:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of her six-month-old son.

Qld floats fines for poor e-scooter parks
December 14, 2022 10:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore parking bays, a hotline to report blocked footpaths and the potential for fines is part of a Queensland strategy to tackle scattered e-scooter rentals.

Local grains feed the world from new plant
December 14, 2022 09:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAussie grains could feed the world in new products as consumers and food companies look for safe, affordable and low-emission alternatives to animal proteins.

Labor MP hits out at psych appointment cut
December 14, 2022 09:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLabor backbencher Josh Burns has come out against a government decision to halve the number of subsidised psychology appointments.

Government takes aim at high payment fees
December 14, 2022 09:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal government and the central bank want to foster competition in payment technologies to help drive down the cost of transactions.

Task force call to fuel electric cars
December 14, 2022 09:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia is nearing a tipping point for electric vehicles but needs a national task force to ensure no area is left behind, a Sydney summit has heard.

Hospital sex-abuse report rebukes leaders
December 14, 2022 09:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTasmania's government will implement all 92 recommendations of a review which found shortcomings at a hospital examined at a child sexual abuse inquiry.

Medibank vows to co-operate on hack probe
December 14, 2022 09:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMedibank says it will co-operate with an information commissioner investigation into its data breach, as the insurer continues to work with impacted customers.

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