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Medibank hackers dump more data
November 14, 2022 01:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRussian hackers have released more sensitive information and are threatening more is to come, as Medibank faces potential legal action over the hack.

Fair go push on parental leave
November 14, 2022 01:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEmployers are being urged to offer equal parental leave to mothers and fathers as the federal government looks to increase time off among men.

Petrol hits 17-week high, but relief ahead
November 14, 2022 01:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMotorists are paying more than $2 a litre at the pump in several major cities but some cities are entering the discounting phase of their fuel cycles.

Storms cut SA off from power grid
November 14, 2022 01:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMaintenance crews continue to work to restore power to South Australian properties after weekend storms blacked out 163,000 homes and businesses.

Escapee murder trial jury discharged
November 14, 2022 01:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe jury in the trial of a NSW prison officer accused of murdering an inmate during an escape bid has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict.

Australia still flunks on climate: report
November 14, 2022 01:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia is at the bottom of the class on climate protection, behind the world's biggest emitters, a new index shows.

Stone ready to rock for Dolphins after ACL
November 14, 2022 01:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDolphins utility Ray Stone can't wait to play under Wayne Bennett with his new NRL club as the former Parramatta player targets being fit for round one.

Big wins for muso taking didgeridoo global
November 14, 2022 12:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIt's been a big night for musician William Barton, who has won two prizes at the Screen Music Awards, after being chosen as Queensland's Australian of the Year.

Molong floods rip through 'like a cyclone'
November 14, 2022 12:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA flood has ripped through the small town of Molong, in central west NSW, leaving 'apocalyptic' scenes in the main street.

Folbigg's DNA variant 'exceptionally rare'
November 14, 2022 12:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA rare genetic variant affecting the heart is the focus of a second inquiry into the conviction of Kathleen Folbigg, three years on from the first inquiry.

Warner eyes Test retirement within a year
November 14, 2022 12:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDavid Warner has revealed he could retire from Test cricket within the next 12 months, but plans on playing on to the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Labor promises more free TAFE eligibility
November 14, 2022 12:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's free TAFE program will be expanded to allow anyone who wants to reskill to do so under a Labor election promise.

Cyber attacks set to double in Australia
November 14, 2022 12:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralians can expect the number of cyber attacks targeting their sensitive data to double, with a cyber security report making other key warnings.

Banks to pay $126m over dodgy insurance
November 14, 2022 11:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA class action has been settled with three of Australia's big banks, with customers sold consumer protection insurance to share in $126 million.

Tasmania aged care provider details reform
November 14, 2022 11:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTasmania's largest not-for-profit aged care provider will introduce sweeping changes to services after a royal commission heard harrowing stories of neglect.

Hungry Aussies eye iconic 'Billie Blues'
November 14, 2022 11:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Swiss have annexed the Billie Jean King Cup and its accompanying new 'Billie Blue' jackets - and now Australia's tennis women are hungry to wear them too.

No Australians in WC team of tournament
November 14, 2022 11:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIn a final indictment of Australia's disappointing World Cup campaign, none of Andrew McDonald's players have been picked in the ICC's team of the tournament.

Free NSW pre-kindergarten year to start
November 14, 2022 11:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSeven NSW 'childcare deserts' will be the first to benefit from a program providing a free year of pre-school before children before they start school.

Small businesses waiting months for pay
November 14, 2022 10:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew data has revealed small businesses are waiting several months before larger organisations pay their invoices, triggering concern from the ombudsman.

Flight Centre sees more upside next year
November 14, 2022 10:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFlight Centre is predicting it will make up to $90 million in the first half of 2022/23, below consensus estimates of $104m in EBITDA earnings.
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