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SA to monitor firebugs over summer
December 01, 2022 09:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Australia has passed laws to allow police to electronically monitor known firebugs during the bushfire season.

SA inquiry to scrutinise power pricing
December 01, 2022 09:01 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian goverment has launched an inquiry into gas and electricity pricing amid concerns companies are making super profits.

Coroner refers Vic officer for charges
December 01, 2022 08:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian police officer was not acting reasonably when he fired a third and fatal shot at a Melbourne man in a suburban park, a coroner has found.

Councillor to lead Greens in key NSW seat
December 01, 2022 08:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA former fraud investigator will face off against a fellow local councillor in her bid to retain the key Greens seat of Balmain at the NSW election.

Melbourne the top destination for tourists
December 01, 2022 07:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDomestic tourism has bounced back to above pre-COVID-19 levels and Melbourne has been the biggest beneficiary of increased visitors.

The worst places for animal cruelty in Vic
December 01, 2022 07:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGeelong and Casey have emerged as the biggest hotspots for animal cruelty cases in Victoria as residents are warned to stop neglecting their pets.

Second man charged over Sydney murder
December 01, 2022 07:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA second man has been charged over the murder of Rami Iskander who was gunned down on a southwest Sydney street more than six months ago.

Assange backers see PM action as a test
December 01, 2022 05:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised the issue of the US pursuit of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with its officials, arguing "enough is enough".

Cordingley death suspect appears in court
December 01, 2022 03:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man of accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley has made a brief court appearance in the Indian capital amid Australian attempts to extradite him.

Back to battle for ex soldier seeking help
November 30, 2022 07:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA former soldier has told an inquiry her efforts to get support from veterans' affairs felt like she never left the battlefield.

WA toughens child worker checks
November 30, 2022 06:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew laws will make it harder for people with criminal convictions and pending charges to work with children in Western Australia.

Task force embeds NSW coercive control law
November 30, 2022 06:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA task force has been formed to get NSW judges, lawyers, police, frontline workers and members of the public up to speed with new coercive control laws.

NT raises age of criminal responsibility
November 30, 2022 05:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Northern Territory government has become the first jurisdiction to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years.

Queensland native title case makes history
November 30, 2022 05:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNative title rights of five traditional owner groups across the Torres Strait and northern Cape York have been formally recognised by the Federal Court.

Ex-soldier slams unhelpful veterans' body
November 30, 2022 05:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA former soldier has told an inquiry her efforts to get support from veteran's affairs felt like she never left the battlefield.

Victoria's Secret sues over 'fake' perfume
November 30, 2022 05:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's Secret is seeking court-ordered damages over counterfeit perfumes allegedly being sold in Chemist Warehouse stores and online.

Aust shares spike on inflation surprise
November 30, 2022 05:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market has closed up 0.4 per cent, bouncing back from its early losses after consumer prices rose less than expected in October.

Ex-NT top doc new territory Administrator
November 30, 2022 05:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer Northern Territory chief health officer Hugh Heggie will replace Vicki O'Halloran as the Territory's Administrator.

Helicopter crashes into Melbourne home
November 30, 2022 05:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA student pilot is in a stable condition in hospital after his helicopter crashed into the roof of a home in Melbourne's southeast, shocking neighbours.

Lib leader hopeful wins marginal Hawthorn
November 30, 2022 04:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLiberal leadership contender John Pesutto won over teal challenger Melissa Lowe in the marginal Melbourne seat of Hawthorn, days after the Victorian election.
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