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Rail strikes to end as NSW govt makes deal
November 25, 2022 08:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW government has finally cut a deal with the rail union to modify a fleet of trains after months of bitter negotiation and strikes.

Tigers have Vics on ropes in Shield clash
November 25, 2022 06:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's chances of fighting their way back into their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania are fading after late wickets fell on day two at the MCG.

Complacency over COVID-19 despite new wave
November 25, 2022 06:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMost Australians have become complacent about COVID-19, believing the worst is over despite a new wave starting and different variants emerging.

Morrison eyed off sixth ministry portfolio
November 25, 2022 05:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA report into Scott Morrison's secret ministries found briefs were prepared to appoint him as agriculture, water and environment minister.

Scott's party hole highlight on tough day
November 25, 2022 05:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAdam Scott endured a tough day in carding a one-over round of 72 but could at least enjoy creating one of the moments of the Australian PGA Championship so far.

More NSW beehives to go as mite spreads
November 25, 2022 05:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore beehives will be destroyed in NSW after another hive was found to be infested with the invasive varroa mite outside the initial eradication zone.

Smith in sight of third Aussie PGA title
November 25, 2022 05:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCameron Smith has moved to within one shot of leader Jason Scrivener, thanks to a six-under 65 in the second round of the Australian PGA Championship.

New Delhi arrest over 2018 Qld death
November 25, 2022 05:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland police are confident of a smooth extradition process after a man was arrested in India over the suspected murder of Toyah Cordingley in 2018.

Pensioner concessions to free up housing
November 25, 2022 04:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew laws encouraging pensioners and welfare recipients to downsize their homes and free up stock for younger families have been passed by parliament.

Paused finance bill puts consumers at risk
November 25, 2022 04:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDelayed financial reforms could put consumers at risk as the rising cost of living pushes households towards dodgy lenders.

Ex-High Court judge resigns Order of Aust
November 25, 2022 04:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer High Court judge Dyson Heydon no longer holds an Australian honour, in the wake of a settlement earlier this year involving three women.

Mental test awaits leader Scrivener
November 25, 2022 04:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJason Scrivener has endured a frustrating wait for a second title but has put himself in the frame to beat a quality field at the Australian PGA Championship.

Australian shares end week up 1.5 per cent
November 25, 2022 04:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market finished Friday up 0.24 per cent, to again close at its best level since May 30 after four straight days of gains.

Ardern makes rare NZ PM visit to Chathams
November 25, 2022 04:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has travelled to rocky outpost the Chatham Islands on a flying one-day visit.

Deep sea 'moonshot' solution for climate
November 25, 2022 03:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDeep ocean forests could save the world but growing seaweed for the purpose of carbon offsetting or carbon credits may need more climate science to be credible.

NSW axe murder was spontaneous, judge told
November 25, 2022 03:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn elderly man who murdered his ex-wife's new partner by running him down and striking him with an axe had no history of violence, a Sydney court has been told.

Home ALM games come at a cost for Glory
November 25, 2022 03:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPerth Glory might be limited to crowds of just 4000 for the bulk of their A-League Men season due to the smaller capacity of Macedonia Park.

'Exhausted' WA nurses walk off the job
November 25, 2022 03:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAbout 3000 nurses and midwives have rallied outside parliament in Perth, ignoring a direction from the industrial umpire to call off a statewide strike.

Beers not tears as John Curtin Hotel lives
November 25, 2022 03:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe John Curtin Hotel will remain a live music venue and pub after it was saved just days before its lease was set to expire.

Flooded farmers blame basin mismanagement
November 25, 2022 03:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFlood-weary farmers desperate to find high ground for their animals in southern NSW say floodwaters were made worse due to mismanagement of the river system.
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