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 Airfares soar before Christmas holidays

Airfares soar before Christmas holidays

December 06, 2022 10:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The price of air travel in Australia continues to reach new heights, with a new report showing passengers are paying much more this year.

 Bank of Queensland addresses CEO's exit

Bank of Queensland addresses CEO's exit

December 06, 2022 10:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

George Frazis' sudden removal as CEO last week was "not ideal," Bank of Queensland's chairman has conceded to shareholders at its AGM.

 Seawalls to combat SA coastal erosion

Seawalls to combat SA coastal erosion

December 06, 2022 10:08 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The federal government has helped fund the construction of seawalls along parts of the South Australian coast to combat climate change-induced erosion.

 Increased police presence at Aust airports

Increased police presence at Aust airports

December 06, 2022 09:21 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Australian Federal Police has reminded travellers to act appropriately in airports as the festival season nears.

 Severe heatwave warning for much of Qld

Severe heatwave warning for much of Qld

December 06, 2022 09:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A heatwave warning has been issued for residents across southeast, northern and northwest Queensland including the cities of Brisbane, Caboolture and Mount Isa.

 Consumer confidence edges a touch lower

Consumer confidence edges a touch lower

December 06, 2022 09:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The expensive Christmas period may have some stretched households worried but consumers seem determined to keep spending regardless.

 Australia 'playing with fire' in Taiwan

Australia 'playing with fire' in Taiwan

December 06, 2022 08:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

China says a delegation of Australian MPs are 'playing with fire' visiting Taiwan, but one coalition senator says it's simply business as usual.

 Wait times drop at Vic children's hospital

Wait times drop at Vic children's hospital

December 06, 2022 08:48 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The emergency department at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital has returned to normal after extreme demand extended wait times.

 Federal Liberal MPs urged to support voice

Federal Liberal MPs urged to support voice

December 06, 2022 08:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Federal Liberal Party MPs are being urged by a senior state colleague to support a yes campaign for the referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament.

 Victoria Police probe fatal house fire

Victoria Police probe fatal house fire

December 06, 2022 08:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

One person has died in a house fire in northern Victoria but police are not treating it as suspicious.

 Memorial for slain NSW police officer

Memorial for slain NSW police officer

December 06, 2022 08:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Hundreds of people have gathered for the unveiling of a memorial to slain NSW Detective Inspector Bryson Anderson, who was killed on the job 10 years ago.

 Crucial energy meeting shifts to Friday

Crucial energy meeting shifts to Friday

December 06, 2022 08:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

National Cabinet will meet virtually on Friday, delayed from Wednesday after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tested positive for COVID-19.

 Government launches payment times review

Government launches payment times review

December 06, 2022 08:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A review will examine how to get big business to pay smaller operators for their work after new data showed some are often left out of pocket for months.

 Report suggests ditching new Sydney tunnel

Report suggests ditching new Sydney tunnel

December 05, 2022 07:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A parliamentary committee has recommended the NSW government scrap plans to build a controversial tunnel to the Northern Beaches.

 NSW funds space, defence research

NSW funds space, defence research

December 05, 2022 06:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The NSW government will spend more on defence and aerospace research, industries it says will be crucial for Australia's prosperity over the coming decades.

 Parents warned to steer clear of hospital

Parents warned to steer clear of hospital

December 05, 2022 06:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital is urging parents with sick children to seek alternative care given its emergency department is under intense pressure.

 Victim continues evidence in Houston trial

Victim continues evidence in Houston trial

December 05, 2022 05:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A sexual abuse survivor was under the "moral and spiritual control" of pastor Frank Houston and felt pressured not to involve police, a NSW court has been told.

 Double SA rocket launch this month

Double SA rocket launch this month

December 05, 2022 05:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A rocket manufacturing company is set to launch two missions from South Australia this month.

 Four supermaxis to in Big Boat Challenge

Four supermaxis to in Big Boat Challenge

December 05, 2022 04:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

LawConnect owner Christian Beck has been encouraged by his boat's performance after its first 2022 duel against the other major Sydney to Hobart contenders.

 Hydrogen to help power Perth homes

Hydrogen to help power Perth homes

December 05, 2022 04:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A natural gas company has begun blending hydrogen with natural gas for supply to a small number of homes and businesses in Perth.

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