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National Situation Room has been beefed up
November 30, 2022 06:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's national all-hazards headquarters has been upgraded by the government to ensure it can react swiftly to emergencies, including fires and floods.

Father and son accused murderer in court
November 30, 2022 06:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man will face court charged with planning and co-ordinating the murders of a father and son who were shot in their car in western Sydney.

Cordingley death suspect faces India court
November 30, 2022 05:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSExtradition proceedings against a man accused of killing Toyah Cordingley on a Queensland beach will be pursued swiftly, an Indian public prosecutor says.

Victorian artist wins $150k portrait prize
November 30, 2022 12:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictorian artist Graeme Drendel's modest painting of fellow artist and finalist Lewis Miller has won the lucrative Doug Moran National Portrait Prize.

Croc star charged over NT chopper crash
November 29, 2022 10:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTV presenter Matt Wright has been charged with a slew of alleged offences relating to a helicopter crash in February that killed co-star Chris Wilson.

Perth rentals snapped up as prices rise
November 29, 2022 07:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPerth renters are facing a continuing struggle to secure accommodation with the number of listed properties slumping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Hands off our generators': Qld premier
November 29, 2022 06:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk has warned she will not sacrifice Queenslanders' energy rebates as the federal government looks to intervene in the gas market.

Ship with COVID outbreak heads to Vic
November 29, 2022 06:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA cruise ship with a COVID-19 outbreak onboard is heading into Victoria as new Australian research confirms ongoing impacts of the disease.

Qld grants second Eyre Basin gas permit
November 29, 2022 06:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland government has given another company a permit to look for gas in the remote Lake Eyre Basin while it draws up plans to protect the region.

COVID fines worth millions are withdrawn
November 29, 2022 05:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFines worth millions of dollars issued for breaching COVID-19 restrictions will be scrapped, following a landmark decision by the NSW Supreme Court.

Fines skyrocket for biosecurity breaches
November 29, 2022 05:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHarsh new biosecurity laws have been introduced in response to a surge in people trying to illegally bring meat into the country.

India free trade gets new year green light
November 29, 2022 05:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australia-India free trade agreement has got the thumbs up from India, clearing the way for the removal of taxes on 90 per cent of Australian goods exports.

Fund managers step up shareholder activism
November 29, 2022 05:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS"Responsible" investors are joining forces to make sure capital doesn't end up supporting dodgy, dirty or harmful companies.

MPs urged to support own code of conduct
November 29, 2022 04:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA proposed code of conduct for all who work in Commonwealth workplaces has been released, with parliamentarians urged to adopt it as a matter of urgency.

Firies fearful over water contamination
November 29, 2022 04:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFirefighters who drank contaminated water at a major Victorian airport have elevated levels of toxic chemicals in their blood.

ASX rebounds amid China reopening rumours
November 29, 2022 04:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market has climbed higher in afternoon trading after a listless morning, on hopes that China might relax its zero-COVID lockdowns.

Morrison to face rare parliamentary action
November 29, 2022 04:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFederal parliament is set to invoke a rare censure motion against former PM Scott Morrison over the way he secretly appointed himself to ministerial portfolios.

Firms want sustainability but lack proof
November 29, 2022 04:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian firms recognise sustainability will be key to profits and many investors don't mind making less to do the right thing, but success is hard to prove.

Liberal chief quits after state poll loss
November 29, 2022 04:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe director of the Victorian Liberals has stepped down after the party's election defeat, as the contenders to replace leader Matthew Guy canvass support.

'Short staffed' police hunting for Caddick
November 29, 2022 04:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSydney fraudster Melissa Caddick disappeared hours after her Dover Heights home was raided, baffling the country for months until her foot washed up on a beach.
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