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Mining gains send Aust shares up 0.3 pct
December 05, 2022 04:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local bourse finished up 0.3 per cent, boosted by the likes of Fortescue, BHP and Rio Tinto as iron ore prices rose amid hopes of China's further reopening.

Report calls to ditch new Sydney tunnel
December 05, 2022 04:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA parliamentary committee has recommended the NSW government ditch plans to build a controversial tunnel to the Northern Beaches.

Rent-freeze inaction 'costing thousands'
December 05, 2022 04:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Greens have renewed calls for a nationwide rental freeze to combat surging costs, as the national cabinet prepares to meet.

Bikies guilty of Vic grocer's execution
December 05, 2022 04:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA jury has found Aaron Ong guilty of the murder of Melbourne grocer Paul Virgona on the Eastlink freeway in 2019, after co-accused Josh Rider pleaded guilty.

Garbage truck death ends in $300,000 fine
December 05, 2022 04:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA waste disposal company has been convicted and fined $300,000 after a garbage truck driver was crushed by his own vehicle and died on the job.

Is there any ‘safe’ stablecoin in the cryptoverse?
December 05, 2022 04:42 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiSince any sovereign authority does not issue stablecoins like USDT and USDC, adequate reserves in cash and cash equivalents must be maintained.

Child-focused inquiry to hear from CEOs
December 05, 2022 04:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Yoorrook Justice Commission is set to hear from organisation chiefs with decades of experience as it focuses on child protection systems.

Elective surgeries slump to 10-year low
December 05, 2022 04:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe number of elective surgeries plunged to its lowest level in a decade amid widespread COVID-19 restrictions during the Delta and Omicron waves of the virus.

Floodwaters cut off more than 82,000 roads
December 05, 2022 04:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGovernment figures show 82,634 roads have been impacted by flood-related closures since October, following significant rain events across several states.

Face masks reduce quality decisions: study
December 05, 2022 04:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFace masks substantially reduces the quality of chess player moves, a study says, most likely because they annoy those who are wearing them.

Labor admits to federal election mistakes
December 05, 2022 04:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnthony Albanese guided Labor to victory at the federal election but a post-mortem review has identified several areas where the party could have done better.

Financial execs worried about the economy
December 05, 2022 04:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSChief financial officers are in two minds about the future - they are worried about the economy, but confident their businesses can ride out the turbulence.

Struggle to survive in Torres Strait Island 'paradise'
December 05, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTraditional owners in the Torres Strait Islands are being forced to leave their archipelago homes amid the soaring cost of living and lack of housing.

Big wet fails to dampen farm production
December 05, 2022 03:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian agriculture remains on track for an outstanding 12 months despite flooding across the east coast taking its toll, according to official forecasts.

Cynata (ASX:CYP) receives ~AU$1.65 million R&D Tax Incentive Refund
December 05, 2022 03:32 PM AEDT| By ManishaHighlights,Cynata Therapeutics Limited has been granted a AU$1,654,310 R&D Tax Incentive Refund for FY21/22.,The refund strengthens Cynata’s healthy balance sheet, which stood at around AU$18.3 million cash at the end of the September quarter.,Cynata...

Key robodebt officials to front commission
December 05, 2022 03:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTwo senior public servants at the centre of an unlawful Centrelink debt recovery scheme are preparing to enter the witness box at the robodebt royal commission.

Ardern's Labour down again in NZ poll
December 05, 2022 03:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBoth Jacinda Ardern and Labour fell by one point as opposition National confirmed its place as New Zealand's most popular party in the latest political poll.

Boost to online help in switching to solar
December 05, 2022 03:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal government has poured almost $1 million into upgrading online tools and advice to help businesses and households transition to solar energy.

Inquiry focus shifts to child protection
December 05, 2022 03:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWitnesses are giving evidence to an inquiry into the experiences of Aboriginal Victorians in the state's criminal justice and child protection systems.

RBA tipped to inflict pre-Christmas pain
December 05, 2022 02:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSExperts expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates again in December, but there's also a chance it could finally hit the brakes.

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