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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.

Doctor groups slam prescription changes
November 23, 2022 02:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDoctors have hit out at Victorian Labor's plan if re-elected to allow pharmacists to hand out antibiotics and issue scripts for the contraceptive pill.

Crossbench warning on corruption watchdog
November 23, 2022 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal government is being urged by the crossbench to ensure its anti-corruption watchdog is as strong as it can be, with a push for public hearings.

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.

Baby elephant walks out at Melbourne Zoo
November 23, 2022 02:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMelbourne Zoo's newest elephant calf has been unveiled to the public for the first time, a week after mother Dokkoon gave birth surrounded by other females.

Woman 'shocked' after Qld stab victim died
November 23, 2022 02:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA woman has told Brisbane Supreme Court that she was in complete shock when she found out Joel Frew died of a knife wound after dropping him off at hospital.

Hastings adamant best will come at Knights
November 23, 2022 02:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJackson Hastings believes he will enter his prime as a playmaker at Newcastle as he attempts to return the battling NRL club to the finals.

MPs in fresh push for nuclear power plan
November 23, 2022 01:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA gathering of nuclear energy specialists and engineers has been organised to brief parliamentarians on the future of the sector.

Finch spared jail after cocaine 'spiral'
November 23, 2022 01:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer NRL player Brett Finch has been convicted on child abuse charges but will avoid prison due to the "exceptional circumstances" of his offending.

Piling rig falls on Melbourne hospital
November 23, 2022 01:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA piling rig has fallen on a Melbourne hospital and about 70 people have had to be evacuated from the building.

Extinction threat for Wet Tropic possums
November 23, 2022 01:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRingtail possums in Queensland's Wet Tropics could be wiped out by 2050 unless action is taken to reduce the impacts of climate change, a paper says.

Labor MP's sign legal fight dismissed
November 23, 2022 01:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Labor MP re-contesting her Northcote seat in Saturday's state election has had her court case dismissed after a promise her campaign signs will be left alone.

No Nick Kyrgios, but no problem for Hewitt
November 23, 2022 01:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNick Kyrgios would be most welcome in Lleyton Hewitt's Aussie Davis Cup squad but the team is getting along fine without the nation's most gifted performer.

Qld govt ambivalent about police watchdog
November 23, 2022 01:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is non-committal about a new police watchdog, saying a new public sector complaints "clearing house" is being planned.
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