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Fed hopes help Aust shares edge higher
November 24, 2022 04:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian share market has held on to gains, led by mining and tech stocks.

Anti-corruption laws pass first hurdle
November 24, 2022 04:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLaws for a proposed national anti-corruption commission have been passed by parliament's lower house, despite issues raised by crossbenchers.

AGL to close South Australia power plant
November 24, 2022 04:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAGL has announced plans to close a gas-fired power station in Adelaide in 2026, following extensive consultation with stakeholders.

Alternative murder suspect 'preposterous'
November 24, 2022 04:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA defence barrister's claim that there's an alternative suspect to the murder of Melbourne mum Judy Bednar is preposterous, prosecutors say.

Nuclear power possible in Australia: forum
November 24, 2022 04:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA number of coalition MPs have attended a parliamentary forum on nuclear power, in a bid to generate community discussion on the issue.

Bondi becomes nude beach for Tunick shoot
November 24, 2022 04:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPart of Bondi Beach has been declared a nude beach for what's believed to be the first time, for a photo shoot by Spencer Tunick.

Review panel pledges to revitalise RBA
November 24, 2022 04:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn independent panel set up to examine the Reserve Bank of Australia says it will make recommendations to "revitalise" the central bank.

Group calls for social services shake-up
November 24, 2022 04:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA leading social services group says NSW needs major reform of key sectors after three years of upheaval that have affected the state unevenly.

Woman charged with child sex offences
November 24, 2022 04:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA 51-year-old woman has been charged with 26 offences after allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child at a school in regional Victoria in 1999.

Final Vic election push as costs revealed
November 24, 2022 03:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFinal costings for the major parties' election commitments have been revealed, while Liberal Leader Matthew Guy pledged to lower the driving age in Victoria.

Cost of living data top of watch list
November 24, 2022 03:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFresh data will reveal how sharply costs are rising and how well households are faring as financial pressures mount.

Veterans honoured at employment awards
November 24, 2022 03:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian Defence Force veterans who have transitioned into civilian employment have been honoured at an awards ceremony in the national capital.

Health system 'racist to Indigenous Aust'
November 24, 2022 03:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new report has found First Nations people facing racism in Australia are vulnerable when accessing health services, which in some cases could prove fatal.

Karoon Energy eyes acquisitions, dividends
November 24, 2022 03:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSASX-listed oil producer Karoon Energy is looking to spend the $A266m on its books after being the beneficiary of high oil prices and strong production.

Detective 'did his best' on shooting case
November 24, 2022 03:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA senior retired police officer has been questioned about gaps in the evidence he collected around the death of aquaculturist Jeffrey Lawrence Brooks in 1996.

Nets' Simmons on song in NBA at Toronto
November 24, 2022 03:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBen Simmons has enjoyed another positive night on the floor for Brooklyn while Boston, Cleveland and Charlotte joined the Nets in recording NBA wins.

India perfect World Cup prep for Kookas
November 24, 2022 02:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Kookaburras are back together for the first time since claiming Commonwealth Games gold, for a five-match series against India ahead of the World Cup.

Qld baby murder suspects face court
November 24, 2022 02:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland police are urging people to come forward if they have evidence about a couple charged with murdering a baby boy at a Logan caravan park.

Perrottet calls for national health reform
November 24, 2022 02:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPremier Dominic Perrottet wants to fix the national health system after it endured a battering as the COVID-19 pandemic put unprecedented pressure on hospitals.

Sport on agenda for recovering veterans
November 24, 2022 02:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new parliamentary inquiry stemming from the veterans' royal commission will examine how sport can help injured personnel transition to civilian life.
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