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Deal to cut energy costs closer, says PM
November 30, 2022 03:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal government is edging nearer to a plan to ease energy costs, with the prime minister confident a deal can be struck.

Changes to paid parental leave on table
November 30, 2022 03:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe first of several changes to the paid parental leave scheme aiming to make the program fairer and more flexible have been presented to parliament.

Vic custody officer on assault charges
November 30, 2022 03:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victoria Police custody officer is accused of assault with a weapon while on duty and has been summonsed to court.

Inflation down but consumer pain lingers
November 30, 2022 03:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCost of living pressures eased slightly last month, although it's still too early to call the turning point for inflation.

Climate protesters interrupt Qld premier
November 30, 2022 03:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTen Extinction Rebellion protesters have been kicked out of Queensland parliament after launching a protest while the premier was speaking about energy.

Vic woman 'sorry' for part in $10m fraud
November 30, 2022 03:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian mum described as a principal partner in a $10 million international cybercrime fraud has apologised to her victims ahead of being sentenced.

Car-sharing services battle for Aussies
November 30, 2022 03:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new car-sharing service will attempt to change summer holiday rentals in Australia but its biggest rival is pulling out stunts to divert attention.

Treasurer slams lack of women in NSW Libs
November 30, 2022 03:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW Treasurer Matt Kean has fired shots at his own party for sidelining women from prominent roles after Natalie Ward failed to win a preselection battle.

Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral
November 30, 2022 03:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGreens leader Adam Bandt says he'll seek a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.

Caddick's disappearance still a mystery
November 30, 2022 02:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFurther hearings are required before a NSW coroner delivers a finding, but the mysteries surrounding Melissa Caddick's disappearance will remain long after.

PM raises Assange release with US
November 30, 2022 02:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has personally raised the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with US government officials.

Coalition 'contempt' for defence: Marles
November 30, 2022 02:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDefence Minister Richard Marles has lashed the coalition over an auditor-general report about the management of Defence's project investment program.

Glamorised tanning angers cancer victim
November 30, 2022 02:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Brisbane woman fighting advanced skin cancer says glamorising tanning on social media feels like a "kick in the guts".

What is the connection between Australia’s CBDC and Ethereum?
November 30, 2022 02:49 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiThe design of any CBDC, be it that of China or Australia, is only a subject of speculation. But the RBA’s whitepaper says that the pilot eAUD would use Ethereum’s permissioned blockchain.

Fresh round of Vic truth-telling hearings
November 30, 2022 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe plight of Indigenous Victorians in child protection and correctional custody will be put under the microscope as a truth-telling inquiry resumes hearings.

Commando claims ABC article 'defamatory'
November 30, 2022 02:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLawyers for ex-commando Heston Russell say an article published by the ABC painted him as a war criminal despite making no direct allegations against him.

Anti-vax GP sues 'fictional' medical board
November 30, 2022 02:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnti-vaccine GP registrar William Bay is suing medical regulators for suspending his registration, claiming they do not legally exist and infringed his rights.

'Looks like I'm the culprit': Vic murderer
November 30, 2022 02:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian man who told police it looked like he was the culprit after his neighbour was fatally stabbed has been found guilty by a jury of his murder.

Scientists to restore tropical seagrass
November 30, 2022 02:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSResearchers will investigate restoration techniques for key tropical seagrass species, from Queensland's Great Barrier Reef to the north of Western Australia.

Anti-corruption watchdog clears parliament
November 30, 2022 02:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe National Anti-Corruption Commission will start its work holding politicians and officials to account next year after new laws were passed in parliament.
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