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Qld miners eye 'blood and guts' tax war
November 23, 2022 03:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCoal miners are gearing up for a "slow burn" campaign against the Queensland government's royalty hikes after launching a series of attack ads.

Lim's arrest set for independent review
November 23, 2022 03:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe arrest of Sydney performer Danny Lim that left him hospitalised will undergo independent scrutiny after plans for an internal review sparked outrage.

Starcevich the Lions king for AFLW decider
November 23, 2022 03:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich has been hailed by key defender Shannon Campbell as the side's rock ahead of the grand final against Melbourne.

Gillon McLachlan to steer AFL into 2023
November 23, 2022 03:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGillon McLachlan will remain as AFL CEO until April 2023, with the league now hopeful of appointing his replacement early in the new year.

Herbert eyes Masters ahead of Aust swing
November 23, 2022 03:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLucas Herbert has reflected on his President's Cup non-selection ahead of a crucial Australian swing where he can book a Masters return.

Tough new NT anti-discrimination laws pass
November 23, 2022 03:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNT schools can no longer discriminate against staff and students on the basis of their religion, sexuality and gender identity after new laws were passed.

Sixers earn last laugh over happy Simmons
November 23, 2022 03:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBen Simmons defied the raucous boos in Philadelphia to flirt with a triple-double, although his Brooklyn side faded to lose by nine in his NBA homecoming.

Business leaders celebrate new trade deals
November 23, 2022 03:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Business Council of Australia is confident free trade agreements with India and Britain will create new opportunities for local workers and industries.

Vic pet owner fined over bulldog neglect
November 23, 2022 03:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Melbourne dog owner has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after severely neglecting a British bulldog.

NSW floods the costliest natural disaster
November 23, 2022 03:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe ongoing NSW floods have become the most expensive natural disaster in Australia's history with more than $5.5 billion in claims lodged.

Skipper prepares 'A-Team' for Syd-Hob
November 23, 2022 03:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe skipper of last year's Sydney-Hobart line-honours winner Black Jack is relishing the prospect of racing against two returning titans of the event.

'Burnt out' nurses call for patient ratios
November 23, 2022 02:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNurses and midwives have walked off the job for the fourth time this year, saying NSW hospitals are dangerously understaffed and they are burnt out.

Youth crime reform on the cards: attorney
November 23, 2022 02:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe age of criminal responsibility is being reviewed by the nation's attorney-generals, with human rights and law groups long pushing for a raise.

SA train derailment under investigation
November 23, 2022 02:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAuthorities are unsure what caused a train carrying about 20 passengers to derail and collide with a bumper stop in suburban Adelaide.

Australia called to act on 'genocide'
November 23, 2022 02:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIt's a humanitarian catastrophe to rival war crimes in Ukraine, but most Australians know nothing about reports of famine, rape and murder in Ethiopia.

RBNZ triple-hikes cash rate to 4.25pc
November 23, 2022 02:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand is set for a recession in 2023 according to its central bank, which has raised the official cash rate by 75 basis points to 4.25 per cent.

Heating climate requires broad action
November 23, 2022 02:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe latest State of the Climate report has found oceans are warming at alarming rates, cyclones are intensifying and fire seasons are longer.

Recession prediction recasts NZ politics
November 23, 2022 02:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Reserve Bank's prediction of a recession for New Zealand in 2023 has major ramifications for Jacinda Ardern's government in an election year.

Government cool on workplace bill changes
November 23, 2022 02:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSProposed changes to Labor's workplace laws would be "significant" if adopted, says Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke as he seeks crossbench support.

Leishman hopeful LIV, PGA can co-exist
November 23, 2022 02:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAt peace with his decision to join LIV Golf, Marc Leishman returns to Australia hoping the new series can co-exist alongside the PGA Tour.
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