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'Big milestone' pays off for TASK Group
November 28, 2022 01:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSShares in TASK Group have soared by a third after the Kiwi customer engagement company lifted guidance after restructuring its contract with McDonald's.

Terrorism threat lowered but attack 50-50
November 28, 2022 01:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIntelligence agency ASIO has lowered the threat of a terrorist attack from probable to possible but rates the chance of an attack within the next year at 50-50.

Albanese to talk energy with state leaders
November 28, 2022 12:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe prime minister and state and territory leaders will meet for national cabinet on December 7 as work continues to push down gas and electricity prices.

Sanctions urged for 'child-killer regime'
November 28, 2022 12:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSActivists and dual-nationals are calling on Australia to end negotiations with the Iranian government in the wake of escalating human rights abuses.

NAB fraudster stays out of jail for now
November 28, 2022 12:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFraudster Helen Rosamond has been granted a short-term respite from jail after being found guilty of embezzling millions from the National Australia Bank.

TV star to be charged over chopper crash
November 28, 2022 12:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Northern Territory police have issued an arrest warrant for TV presenter Matt Wright over a fatal helicopter crash in February.

Tszyu heads to US for world title fight
November 28, 2022 12:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian boxing star Tim Tszyu has headed to the US to prepare for his super-welterweight world title fight in January against American Jermell Charlo.

Workplace harassment reforms become law
November 28, 2022 12:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian workplaces are being urged to start making changes now to ensure they meet requirements when new sexual harassment laws come into force.

Calls for visa permanency for refugees
November 28, 2022 11:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore than 1000 protesters are set to rally outside Parliament House calling for permanency visas for asylum seekers.

Health tests in all NSW preschools in 2024
November 28, 2022 11:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW will be the first state to check all preschoolers for health and developmental milestones to detect and address any issues before children start school.

Rio to fund foundation for Juukan owners
November 28, 2022 11:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRio Tinto will provide funding for a foundation providing extensive benefits to the traditional owners of the destroyed Juukan Gorge rock shelters.

Low terror threat from Syria repatriation
November 28, 2022 11:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAll Australians repatriated from Syria have been assessed to be a low terror risk and their return did not affect the lowering of the terrorism threat level.

Vic police officer charged with misconduct
November 28, 2022 11:30 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Melbourne police officer has been charged with misconduct in public office over offences that allegedly took place from 2012 to 2014.

Tas election grants lawful, say Libs
November 28, 2022 11:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTasmania's treasurer has defended a funding process for 111 election grants which has been criticised as lacking transparency.

Nation faces summer of natural disasters
November 28, 2022 11:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia faces a disastrous summer of weather events, with each household footing $1532 for a flood-ravaged year, the Climate Council says.

Vic psychologist jailed over fake will
November 28, 2022 11:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPsychologist Kris Schroder has been sentenced to four years jail in Victoria for trying to inherit her deceased partner's $2.25 million estate.

Timber tower to floor building emissions
November 28, 2022 11:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHigh-rise offices made of wood instead of steel and cement are coming to city skylines, and could boost worker productivity and mental health.

Push to change age rating on popular games
November 28, 2022 11:13 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPopular video games like Star Wars, Mario Kart and FIFA could soon be rated 18+ as an independent federal MP pushes for reform on gambling-like features.

Community sport on a losing streak in NSW
November 28, 2022 09:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSYoung people wanting to play sport in NSW are turned away or forced to drive for hours because there are not enough playing fields, pools and sports courts.

Workplace laws will be 'win-win': Albanese
November 28, 2022 09:01 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal government's industrial relations laws look set to pass parliament following a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock.
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