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'Ruse necessary' after Walker death
October 31, 2022 02:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA senior NT police officer says he still believes it was necessary at the time to keep an Indigenous community in the dark about a fatal police shooting.

Qld govt not learning from mistakes: audit
October 31, 2022 01:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland government is failing to implement changes that would make it more efficient and limit the risk of financial losses, the auditor-general says.

Interim Ambulance Victoria CEO appointed
October 31, 2022 01:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe head of a leading Victorian cancer hospital has been appointed interim chief executive of Ambulance Victoria while the search ramps up for a permanent CEO.

Surgeon sues Nine over 'maggot' report
October 31, 2022 01:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA leading Sydney orthopaedic surgeon is suing Nine over allegedly tabloid, sensationalist and defamatory reports he neglected and mistreated his patients.

Prosecutor confirms Bruce Lehrmann retrial
October 31, 2022 01:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe ACT's top prosecutor has confirmed his intent to proceed with a retrial the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins after juror misconduct caused a mistrial.

NSW govt spruik '63-year' land tax benefit
October 31, 2022 01:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMany NSW first-home buyers who opt to pay annual land tax instead of stamp duty will save money in the long run, according to a Treasury analysis.

Home prices fall for sixth month in a row
October 31, 2022 01:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe home prices slump is starting to slow down but it may be premature to say the worst is over.

Qld raises concerns about NAPLAN 'washing'
October 31, 2022 01:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland Education Minister Grace Grace has raised concerns about how the scaling of NAPLAN results could be skewing the data.

Firearms seized following week of raids
October 31, 2022 01:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA national law enforcement group involving police from jurisdictions across Australia has seized more than 500 firearms in raids and arrested 86 people.

Treasurer taking gas price cap 'seriously'
October 31, 2022 01:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJim Chalmers says he's taking calls to implement a cap on gas prices seriously as power costs continue to climb for households and small-business owners.

Officer charged over fatal Tas crash
October 31, 2022 01:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA 26-year-old female police officer is facing criminal charges over a car crash in which two people died in Tasmania's southeast.

TPG to consider selling NBN competitor
October 31, 2022 12:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTPG has hired Bank of America to assist it with a strategic review of its Vision Network business unit, Australia's largest non-NBN wholesale broadband network.

Review to probe WA's COVID-19 response
October 31, 2022 12:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWest Australian Premier Mark McGowan says he has no regrets over his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as emergency powers come to their end.

Aussie firm turns classic cars electric
October 31, 2022 12:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn Australian company converting classic Land Rovers into powerful electric vehicles is set to make a worldwide impact after merging with a UK firm.

Proposed workplace changes could be split
October 31, 2022 12:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIndependent senator David Pocock is calling for the government to split its workplace law amendments, saying there's not enough time to consult on big changes.

Vic govt throws Netball Aust $15m lifeline
October 31, 2022 12:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNetball Australia has inked a $15 million deal with the Victorian government, with the Diamonds to wear the Visit Victoria logo until mid-2027.

'Uncontested' Caddick assets to be sold
October 31, 2022 12:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA lawyer for the receivers of Melissa Caddick's estate has obtained a court order permitting the sale of "uncontested" assets previously owned by the fraudster.

Search scaled back for missing Qld woman
October 31, 2022 12:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice have scaled back the search for Tea Wright-Finger two weeks after she disappeared in north Queensland.

Can Bitcoin replace gold anytime soon?
October 31, 2022 11:50 AM AEDT| By Ankit SethiAt present, Bitcoin replacing gold or other assets like stocks seems a far-fetched dream.

Cups King's legacy runs deep in Stockman
October 31, 2022 11:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe influence of legendary Melbourne Cup trainer Bart Cummings looms large for the stable and ownership group connected to Stockman.
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