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Teen rock-thrower 'hit pregnant Perth mum'
November 30, 2022 12:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA pregnant woman is recovering from a heart attack after allegedly being hit in the head by a rock thrown by a teen during a dispute in Perth's south suburbs.

Big five banks scope out climate losses
November 30, 2022 12:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's big five banks should cope with lending losses caused by climate change but will be more vulnerable to economic downturns, a new analysis shows.

Vic Nats to oppose voice if model unknown
November 30, 2022 12:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's Nationals leader says the party can't support an Indigenous voice referendum without a model after his federal colleagues said they would oppose it.

Walker inquest hears of NT teen's trauma
November 30, 2022 12:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NT coronial inquiry into the shooting death of Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker has heard evidence he had complex developmental trauma.

ACT, NT to be given euthanasia vote rights
November 30, 2022 12:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSParliament is set to repeal laws that prevent the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary assisted dying.

Uluru words likened to Lincoln address
November 30, 2022 12:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Uluru Statement from the Heart has been described as the Australian equivalent to the inspiring address delivered by revered US president Abraham Lincoln.

Brush with immortality for ex-PM Abbott
November 30, 2022 12:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA portrait of former Liberal prime minister Tony Abbott, by artist Johannes Leak, has been unveiled at Parliament House in Canberra.

Music app helps teens manage mental health
November 30, 2022 12:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new music app has been launched to help young people understand and manage their mental health.

Marin, Ardern talk democracy, trade in NZ
November 30, 2022 12:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVisiting Finland PM Sanna Marin and Jacinda Ardern have met in Auckland, pledging to grow relations and improve the human rights of young women.

Vic stabber sought out victim for fight
November 30, 2022 12:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMelbourne man Marco Deng was spoiling for a fight when he sought out his murder victim Machar Kot, over an apparent jibe on social media.

Vaccine-resistant pneumonia has increased
November 30, 2022 11:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe efficacy of the current pneumonia vaccine is in doubt after data revealed the majority of 700 children admitted to hospital with the infection were jabbed.

Push to scrap Victorian COVID-19 fines
November 30, 2022 11:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCommunity legal centres want the re-elected Victorian government to scrap 30,000 fines handed out for breaking COVID-19 rules after they were withdrawn in NSW.

Murdoch questions could delay Crikey suit
November 30, 2022 11:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLachlan Murdoch's lawyer has sought further information about decisions leading to online news site Crikey republishing an article he claims defamed him.

Finkel dreams of 'electro-state superhero'
November 30, 2022 11:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAlan Finkel says renewable energy, decarbonised products and critical minerals will be Australia's "superpowers" in the electric age.

Sydney mechanic jailed for 1995 murder
November 30, 2022 11:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA mechanic has been jailed for up to 22 years after brutally killing his boss in a western Sydney auto wreckers weeks before Christmas in 1995.

Australia targets green fuel take-off
November 30, 2022 11:19 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia could play a big role in reducing air travel emissions as the Queensland government confirms talks to produce greener aviation fuels.

Policing truth in campaign ads 'difficult'
November 30, 2022 11:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Australia's electoral commissioner says staying out of the political debate is hard when his organisation checks campaign ads for misleading claims.

Road trip could deliver solar-powered cars
November 30, 2022 10:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCheap and lightweight solar cells from a printer could fuel cars and homes in future, an inventor says, after an electric vehicle test around Australia.

Strong case for Toyah murder extradition
November 30, 2022 10:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland officials say their strong case should lead to an easy extradition process for Toyah Cordingley's accused killer after his arrest in India.

Appeal over ferry pony death guilty ruling
November 30, 2022 10:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSpirit of Tasmania ferry operator TT-Line has lodged an appeal after being found guilty of breaching animal welfare laws over the deaths of 16 polo ponies.
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