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Police bravery medal for siege victim
December 22, 2022 02:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn innocent neighbour gunned down in a violent siege will be farewelled at a private funeral in Ipswich following confirmation he will receive a bravery medal.

Man jailed for stabbing before body burnt
December 22, 2022 02:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian man who slashed one man in the cheek before stabbing another to death during a brawl at a house party has been jailed for up to 11 years.

Come get the raw prawn at 36-hour market
December 22, 2022 02:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSydney Fish Markets will open for 36 hours straight as prawns take centre stage at Christmas lunches.

Tasmanian police seize $400k MDMA batch
December 22, 2022 02:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA 47-year-old Hobart man has been charged after police seized more than 11,000 MDMA pills, worth about $400,000, along with drug manufacturing equipment.

Safety skipped before fatal Tas tyre blast
December 22, 2022 02:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA truck mechanic decided against using a safety cage while inflating a tyre, with disastrous consequences, a Tasmanian coroner has found.

Nazi symbols spark anguish on eve of ban
December 22, 2022 02:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA series of anti-Semitic symbols and phrases have been discovered painted in Melbourne streets ahead of the state's ban on swastikas.

Inflation crunch hurting homeless services
December 22, 2022 02:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGrowing demand and falling donations are stretching homelessness services to their limits and leaving youth, older women and Indigenous people more at risk.

Attempted murder suspect returns to Qld
December 22, 2022 01:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRobert Birch has been extradited from Sydney to Brisbane in relation to an alleged attempted murder involving a man's fall from a balcony in Spring Hill.

Libs blame Morrison, female vote for loss
December 22, 2022 01:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA review of the Liberals' federal election campaign defeat reveals concerns about the party's loss of standing in metropolitan areas and among female voters.

Reform to tackle online safety challenge
December 22, 2022 01:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSState, territory and federal governments are being urged to ensure online safety laws are fit for purpose, particularly when it comes to women's safety.

Dancer in wheelchair soars in aerial duo
December 22, 2022 01:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA aerial dance duo from New Zealand are bringing their upside-down spectacle to the Sydney Festival in a show that evolves with each performance.

Demand for homelessness support soars
December 22, 2022 01:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThousands more Australians face homelessness as rising rents and cost of living pressure take their toll.

Tips from shrinks for a mind-healthy Xmas
December 22, 2022 01:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPsychologists say managing expectations at family gatherings and taking small steps to address loneliness can help maintain mental health in the festive season.

A-League pitch invaders given 20-year ban
December 22, 2022 01:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFootball Australia has banned a group of spectators involved in a violent pitch invasion during the recent A-League Melbourne derby, as police ID more people.

Army called in after Fiji election
December 22, 2022 12:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Fijian police has called in the military to help maintain security after the election, citing reports of stonings against Indo-Fijian homes and businesses.

BHP, OZ Minerals agree to $9.6b merger
December 22, 2022 12:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOZ Minerals shareholders will decide on BHP's $9.6 billion bid for the SA copper and nickel miner next year after the companies agreed on a merger plan.

Libs' election defeat 'most serious loss'
December 22, 2022 12:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA review of the Liberals' federal election campaign defeat found concerns about the party's loss of standing in metropolitan areas and among female voters.

Holiday juggle for people with disability
December 22, 2022 12:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralians living with a disability have an extra challenge at Christmas to budget for the holiday period and plan around worker availability.

Fight to protect WA river still unresolved
December 22, 2022 12:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIndigenous groups in Western Australia are partnering with the state government to manage national parks as the future of the Fitzroy River remains uncertain.

Aust stocks gain again as sentiment lifts
December 22, 2022 12:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market was on track for its second day of gains at midday, climbing 0.6 per cent.

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