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Calls for ADF help after Eugowra 'wipeout'
November 16, 2022 01:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal member for Calare, Andrew Gee, says the people of Eugowra are in dire need of help after flash flooding almost wiped out the NSW village.

Omitted Finch weighing up IPL options
November 16, 2022 01:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAaron Finch could join Pat Cummins on the Indian Premier League sidelines after being left off the retained list for 2023 by the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Rye carnival ride operator 'incompetent'
November 16, 2022 01:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe man who operated the ride a six-year-old boy was using when he fell to his death was allegedly distracted and not properly trained, an inquest has heard.

Surf's up as Victorian high country floods
November 16, 2022 01:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWhen a community was overwhelmed by floodwaters in Victoria's northeast, some locals decided to put on their wetsuits and have some fun.

Work umpire to consider Svitzer action
November 16, 2022 01:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe full bench of the Fair Work Commission will examine tugboat operator Svitzer's decision to lock out employees after three years of pay talks.

Ruthless Tigers rejoice as NRL swap sealed
November 16, 2022 01:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Jackson Hastings and David Klemmer swap deal between Newcastle and Wests Tigers is complete, with the joint-venture making no apologies for ruthlessness.

ALW offers audition for World Cup hopefuls
November 16, 2022 12:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe stars of the A-League Women can stake their claim for a place at next year's Women's World Cup as the extended new domestic season gets underway.

WA police threaten to block speed cameras
November 16, 2022 12:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWest Australian police will consider parking in front of speed cameras as a tactic in industrial negotiations with the state government.

'Tainted' child abuse jury discharged
November 16, 2022 12:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA fractured jury room and allegations of bullying have seen jurors discharged without delivering verdicts in swim coach Paul Frost's child sex abuse trial.

Cyber attack costs pile up for Medibank
November 16, 2022 12:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHealth insurer Medibank says an ongoing cyber attack will result in pre-tax costs of between $25 million and $35 million.

IR reforms to protect wages, says Burke
November 16, 2022 12:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe architect of the federal government's industrial relations bill has defended the proposed laws during a speech to the National Press Club.

Guy denies Vic Libs using probe 'loophole'
November 16, 2022 12:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA probe into the Liberal donor scandal won't be completed before Victorians head to polls but party leader Matthew Guy has denied legal tactics are to blame.

Fatal NT helicopter crash investigated
November 16, 2022 12:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice and the national transport safety investigator are probing a helicopter crash in the Northern Territory that killed a 47-year-old man.

Man charged over wife's golf buggy death
November 16, 2022 12:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man has been charged with causing the death of his wife in a golf buggy crash during their honeymoon in Queensland.

Injured Maxwell keeps Indian dreams alive
November 16, 2022 12:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSStar allrounder Glenn Maxwell is still targeting a place in Australia's Test squad to tour India, even after breaking his leg at a friend's birthday party.

Poor time to slash COVID funding: nurses
November 16, 2022 12:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs the federal government weighs up bringing special COVID-19 hospital funding to an end, nurses warn the pandemic is not over.

Qatar's World Cup a political football
November 16, 2022 12:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBefore a ball has been kicked, the World Cup in Qatar has become the ultimate political football.

Medibank sticks by hacker ransom call
November 16, 2022 11:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMedibank remains steadfast in its refusal to pay a ransom to hackers who stole customer data, as the health insurer holds its annual general meeting.

Sydney parolee guilty of frying pan murder
November 16, 2022 11:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe friend of a retired Sydney solicitor enjoyed a birthday lunch, cooked him a dinner at home and then murdered him with a frying pan, a jury has found.

Melbourne Zoo trumpets elephant's birth
November 16, 2022 11:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAfter a mammoth 22-month pregnancy, Melbourne Zoo's Dokkoon the Asian elephant has given birth to a healthy calf.
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