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Inflation surge dents consumer confidence
November 01, 2022 04:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConsumer confidence is likely to fall further after Tuesday's rate hike, having already slumped to levels last seen during the early stages of COVID lockdowns.
Zahra conquers 2021 demons in Cup victory
November 01, 2022 04:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA year after giving up the winning Melbourne Cup ride because of suspension, Mark Zahra is the toast of Australian racing.
Insurers prepare for soaring climate cost
November 01, 2022 04:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSInsurers have written their own policy on going net zero as they brace for mega-losses from extreme weather events.
ASX reaches seven-week high after RBA hike
November 01, 2022 04:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian shares have climbed 1.65 per cent, with all sectors gaining ground after the RBA announced a rate increase that was in line with expectations.
Starting gun fired for Vic state election
November 01, 2022 04:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria has entered election campaign mode, with official writs issued ahead of the November 26 state poll.
RBA sees the pain but says rates must rise
November 01, 2022 04:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSReserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe has underlined his case for raising interest rates, warning that not doing so could have dire consequences.
RBA hikes interest rates 25 basis points
November 01, 2022 03:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked rates by another 25 basis points on Melbourne Cup day, adding to the pressure already felt by mortgage holders.
DNA lab boss 'depicted as Disney villain'
November 01, 2022 03:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA managing scientist stood aside from duties at Queensland's troubled DNA lab says she was shocked when given five minutes' notice to leave.
Gold Trip claims the 2022 Melbourne Cup
November 01, 2022 03:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGold Trip has won the Melbourne Cup, beating Emissary and High Emocean in the $8 million race at Flemington.
Rusting Qld gas wells leaked: activists
November 01, 2022 03:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland activists have obtained documents showing some coal seam gas wells have been leaking due to rust, which they say could be a widespread problem.
Byron man accused of rape in 5-star hotel
November 01, 2022 03:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Byron Bay man will spend his 21st birthday in custody after he allegedly violently raped a woman in a five-star hotel in Sydney's CBD.
Bail eased for MacGill's alleged kidnapper
November 01, 2022 03:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man allegedly involved in the kidnapping of former Test cricket star Stuart MacGill will be allowed to leave his house on his own to find a job.
Steve Smith ready as Aussie trio get scans
November 01, 2022 03:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSteve Smith is ready to step up and perform for Australia in the T20 World Cup as Aaron Finch, Tim David and Marcus Stoinis get scans on injured hamstrings.
Power cuts to hit SA Riverland
November 01, 2022 03:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSA Power Networks says property owners in the state's Riverland face power cuts as Murray River floodwaters rise in coming weeks.
New evacuations, two missing in NSW floods
November 01, 2022 02:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFlood evacuation orders have been issued for communities in the NSW Riverina and South West Slopes, and a search is under way for two missing men.
Ice user who died in hospital 'let down'
November 01, 2022 02:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn ice user who died in a Sydney hospital after being physically restrained was let down by systemic health system failures, a coroner has found.
Viruses hitchhike on microplastics: study
November 01, 2022 02:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian researchers have discovered viruses can get a free ride by latching onto tiny particles of plastic regularly taken in by humans.
Accused frying pan killer called man 'dog'
November 01, 2022 02:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA woman who allegedly murdered an elderly Sydney retiree with a frying pan called him a dog and quarrelled with him over money, a jury has heard.
Rolfe involved in earlier 'violent' arrest
November 01, 2022 02:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has heard how the police officer who shot him was involved in an earlier violent arrest of an Indigenous youth.
Murray River flooding set to continue
November 01, 2022 02:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAreas around the Murray River are at risk of major flooding this week and a further $877 million in recovery support has been announced.
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