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Hampson farewelled at Redcliffe service
November 07, 2022 04:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe rugby league fraternity farewelled Liam Hampson at a public service in Redcliffe where he was remembered as a giving young man and outstanding footballer.

Flood-weary NSW towns face huge clean up
November 07, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn aerial assessment of Forbes had indicated "hundreds" of homes and businesses in the NSW town have been impacted by flooding, the SES says.

Temperature will add to flood fish deaths
November 07, 2022 03:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDespite better than expected floodwater test results, Victoria's environmental authority warns higher temperatures will contribute to more fish deaths.

Outdated disability laws to be reviewed
November 07, 2022 03:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe public will have their say on an overhaul of disability services law as the Albanese government launches a long-overdue review into the legislation.

V'landys adamant funding can be resolved
November 07, 2022 03:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says peace can be reached with clubs on funding, but the NRL will not hand over the power wanted by players.

Aussie e-bike riders unlock safer map app
November 07, 2022 03:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn app designed to help nervous cyclists avoid hills and busy roads will reach more Australians as part of a new deal with an e-bike service.

Data breaches surge throughout Australia
November 07, 2022 03:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA poll has found people want companies whose data is breached sanctioned by governments, with cyber attacks on the rise.

Humble Polkinghorne set for 150th cap
November 07, 2022 02:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMatildas veteran Clare Polkinghorne is about to win her 150th cap, but she doesn't like the attention that comes with it.

Vic's Crown put on notice after $120m fine
November 07, 2022 02:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMelbourne's Crown Casino has vowed to implement significant changes after being given 15 months to improve its gambling practices.

Desert conference links Indigenous rangers
November 07, 2022 02:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA conference in the Red Centre is bringing together Indigenous rangers from across the desert to connect to country and share their ideas on land management.

Snowy chief upset ministers with surprises
November 07, 2022 02:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPerformance and termination payments went to former Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad, despite ministerial concerns about his conduct.

Wallabies lose Foketi for remaining tour
November 07, 2022 02:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Wallabies have suffered an injury blow, losing in-form centre Lalakai Foketi for the remainder of their European tour due to a shin injury against France.

Qld police silent on coercive control laws
November 07, 2022 01:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland police should be playing a larger role in shaping laws to criminalise coercive control, the state's police union says.

Labor agrees to amend workplace bill
November 07, 2022 01:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Albanese government has agreed to amend its proposed workplace laws in the wake of criticism from business, unions and crossbench senators.

Australia lobbied to act on famine crisis
November 07, 2022 01:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia is being called on to use COP27 and the G20 to help prevent hundreds of thousands of children dying from famine in Africa.

Labor to use WestConnex cash for hospital
November 07, 2022 01:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSome funds from the sale of the WestConnex tollway network will be used to upgrade a key Sydney hospital if Labor wins government at the March election.

Vic Crown Casino slapped with $120m fines
November 07, 2022 01:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has hit Crown Melbourne with two fines totalling $120 million for breaches of its service obligations.

NSW approved UN jail visit before backflip
November 07, 2022 12:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW reneged on an agreement to allow UN inspectors into its prisons the day the delegation landed in Australia, a federal official has told senators.

Search for missing man off WA coast
November 07, 2022 12:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAuthorities are searching for a man missing from a caravan park at Kalbarri, north of Perth.

Westpac says no stressed customers - yet
November 07, 2022 12:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWestpac is seeing no signs that higher rates are causing mortgage delinquencies, but says it is inevitable they will eventually have an impact.
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