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Consumers now safer from dodgy lenders
December 02, 2022 10:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA crackdown on rogue lenders will protect vulnerable consumers struggling to make ends meet, advocates say.

Prosecutor drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case
December 02, 2022 10:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe prosecution of sexual assault charges against Brittany Higgins' alleged rapist will not go ahead because of the negative impact on her mental health.

Review gives tick to social media code
December 02, 2022 10:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA review of Australia's news media bargaining code has found it successful in forcing social media giants to the table with publishers and broadcasters.

Chris Dawson jailed for at least 18 years
December 02, 2022 09:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer teacher Chris Dawson has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years after murdering his wife Lynette and disposing of her body four decades ago.

COVID cases rising faster in NSW, Vic
December 02, 2022 09:30 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHealth authorities will be closely monitoring the latest COVID-19 case numbers after a recent rise in infections accelerated in NSW and Victoria.

Accused jihadist Neil Prakash in Australia
December 02, 2022 09:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMelbourne-born Neil Prakash, who is accused of travelling to Syria to fight with Islamic State, has landed in Australia to face terrorism charges.

Santos loses appeal over Barossa gas works
December 02, 2022 08:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe full Federal Court has ruled a judge was correct in halting drilling at Santos' multibillion-dollar Barossa gas project off the Tiwi Islands.

Feds call for unity to lower energy prices
December 02, 2022 08:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFederal ministers have urged the states and territories to put their differences aside and do their bit to lower energy prices.

'Surprise' finding on lockdown opioid use
December 02, 2022 08:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCOVID restrictions prompted a significant drop in the number of Victorians taking opioid painkillers, according to a new study that has surprised researchers.

NSW's UK trade office 'exceeding targets'
December 02, 2022 08:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn inquiry sparked by John Barilaro's appointment to an overseas trade role has been told a controversial UK trade office is exceeding performance targets.

Crossbench briefed on Indigenous voice
December 02, 2022 08:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Labor government has briefed crossbench MPs on the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament, saying amending the constitution is a matter of principle.

Workplace rule changes become law
December 02, 2022 08:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal government's workplace relations changes, which will introduce multi-employer bargaining, have been waved through parliament.

Sydney fugitive found in Turkey arrested
December 02, 2022 08:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Sydney man who left Australia while on trial for importing a drug precursor has been arrested after being found in Turkey on a false passport.

NSW rider dead after stolen car flees cops
December 02, 2022 07:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA motorcyclist is dead after he was hit by a stolen car that had failed to stop for police north of Sydney.

WA pregnant mum hit with brick has died
December 02, 2022 07:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA pregnant Perth mother who was hit in the head with a concrete block in an unprovoked attack this week has died in hospital along with her unborn child.

Man charged after woman's body found
December 02, 2022 06:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead at a residence in Melbourne's north on Wednesday.

Lehrmann charge to be dropped: reports
December 01, 2022 11:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe ACT's top prosecutor will reportedly announce that a charge against Brittany Higgins' alleged rapist is to be dropped.

Canberra pushes ahead with euthanasia laws
December 01, 2022 08:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's two territories will be able to make laws on voluntary assisted dying after a quarter-century ban was overturned by parliament.

Workplace law changes to be locked in
December 01, 2022 06:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government will rubber-stamp its contested workplace law changes which bring in multi-employer bargaining after it passed the Senate.

Vic Liberal leadership contest down to two
December 01, 2022 05:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIncoming Hawthorn MP John Pesutto and opposition frontbencher Brad Battin will face off for the Liberal leadership after the only other nominee withdrew.
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