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Short-term spending to lift Vic deficit
October 31, 2022 03:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria is forecast to post a $1.82 billion higher deficit in 2022/23 than six months ago, but net debt will shrink, in part due to a $7.9b windfall.

Man in NSW bikie killing wants his freedom
October 31, 2022 02:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOne of the men whose brutal assault led to the death of Clint Starkey in 2017 has argued he played a minor role and should be freed from jail by year's end.

Patterson past Bradman for NSW shield runs
October 31, 2022 02:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSKurtis Patterson has become the 19th highest Sheffield Shield run-scorer in NSW history, edging past Don Bradman in the weather-affected match against SA.

Minister talks Indigenous artistic control
October 31, 2022 02:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new autonomous part of the Australia Council could fund Aboriginal artists to maintain creative control of their work, the federal arts minister has flagged.

Gas false route to energy security: report
October 31, 2022 02:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia is a top recipient of government finance for fossil fuel projects as trading partners lock in gas and coal supplies and prepare for climate talks.

NZ defends Iran-influencer diplomacy
October 31, 2022 02:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced the country has cut off human rights talks with Iran.

Weather key to O'Brien stablemates in Cup
October 31, 2022 02:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTrainer Danny O'Brien will have two Melbourne Cup runners, including the 2019 winner Vow And Declare.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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