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Aust shares gain, finish week up 1.6pct
November 04, 2022 04:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market has climbed in afternoon trading to finish Friday up 0.5 per cent, with energy and mining sectors particularly strong.

Tourist dies in fall at WA national park
November 04, 2022 04:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA luxury cruise passenger in his sixties has died after falling during a national park excursion in Western Australia's remote Kimberley region.

Rivers hit 70-year peaks at Forbes, Wagga
November 04, 2022 04:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe major regional centre of Forbes is facing flood at levels not seen for 70 years, with more government support as rivers across NSW burst their banks.

Farmer jailed for sexually touching girls
November 04, 2022 04:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man who sexually touched three girls has been jailed by a judge who expressed concern about a hope he would be raped in custody.

Star casino probe in Qld set for 'outcome'
November 04, 2022 04:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal money-laundering watchdog, Queensland police and the state's gaming regulator are set to finalise a probe into Star casinos in "the coming month".

Robodebt scheme told to 'cease and desist'
November 04, 2022 04:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA royal commission into the illegal robodebt scheme was told the Australian Tax Office ordered the Department of Human Services to stop using taxpayer data.

Harry Potter crew reveals backstage magic
November 04, 2022 04:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIn the Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, there's just as much magic going on behind the stage as on it.

NSW to debate land tax following inquiry
November 04, 2022 04:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW government says it will help more first-home buyers get their first property sooner.

Senior arts figure faces Qld sex charges
November 04, 2022 04:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Brisbane man has been accused of using his standing as a senior figure in a performing arts company to offend against boys and men over two decades.

Syd United fined $15k for fan behaviour
November 04, 2022 03:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSydney United 58 FC have been fined $15,000 and face a range of other sanctions after fans behaved in a "deeply offensive" manner at the Australia Cup final.

Jealous axe-murderer jailed for 27 years
November 04, 2022 03:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA woman who murdered her ex-partner with an axe from Bunnings in a jealous fit of rage will spend decades behind bars.

Rain puts dampener on Christmas cherries
November 04, 2022 03:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCherry prices are poised to rise in time for the festive season as more wet weather damages supplies of the Christmas favourite.

Clifford will be back in NRL: O'Brien
November 04, 2022 03:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNewcastle coach Adam O'Brien has predicted the NRL has not seen the last of ex-Knight Jake Clifford, who has shipped out to the English Super League.

Consumer habits in the RBA spotlight
November 04, 2022 03:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHow consumers and government agencies are spending their money will be closely watched by Australia's central bank as inflation bites.

ALW Reds sign China's Cup hero Xiao Yuyi
November 04, 2022 03:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSXiao Yuyi, who scored the winning goal for China in the Women's Asian Cup final, has joined Adelaide United on loan for the upcoming A-League Women season.

Violin student thought teacher loved her
November 04, 2022 03:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian violin student abused by a teacher says she believed he thought she was special but now realises she was being groomed.

Clubs fear $500k loss on NRLW teams
November 04, 2022 03:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSClubs with NRLW sides have written to head office fearing they could lose $500,000 each season they field a women's team, as funding talks continue.

Qld residents assured on power supply
November 04, 2022 03:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOne of Queensland's newest coal power stations is slowly bringing half its generation units back online after a series of equipment failures this week.

Qantas confident in post-pandemic recovery
November 04, 2022 03:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQantas is returning to pre-COVID levels of service and Alan Joyce will remain as chief executive, the airline's chairman Richard Goyder has told shareholders.

Qld couple in court on baby murder charge
November 04, 2022 03:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA couple charged with murder and torture over the death of a seven-month-old boy have had their matters heard in a Brisbane court.

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