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Backlash continues over WA youth detention
November 28, 2022 02:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPremier Mark McGowan is facing criticism from Labor party elders and other prominent West Australians over issues within the justice system.

What is the progress of CBDC (eAUD) in Australia?
November 28, 2022 02:33 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiAccording to this paper, released almost two months back, the announcement on ‘selected use cases’ for the pilot eAUD is due in December 2022.

Premier backs 'tough calls' over flooding
November 28, 2022 02:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says the decision to leave some properties along the Murray at the mercy of the rising waters are tough calls.

Ardern grapples with NZ crime challenge
November 28, 2022 02:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand's government and opposition are at loggerheads on how to confront crime as the death of a dairy worker in Auckland shocks Kiwis.

Picasso inspiration for Vic kids' art game
November 28, 2022 02:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictorian children will get the chance to make art using the methods of European masters when the NGV activities tour comes to town.

RBA sorry for interest rate predictions
November 28, 2022 02:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSReserve Bank boss Philip Lowe has admitted language around the 2024 interest rate forecast was not clear enough and apologised for the miscommunication.

Police needed 'patience' in Walker arrest
November 28, 2022 02:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe inquest into the death of Kumajayi Walker has been told that Northern Territory police should have shown more patience over his arrest.

Suspected beer thief nabbed in NSW chase
November 28, 2022 02:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn alleged beer thief has led police on a 170-kilometre chase through southern NSW before being caught and charged with stealing and traffic offences.

Fien to instil grit at Dolphins
November 28, 2022 01:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNathan Fien competed hard and tough for Wayne Bennett as a player at St George Illawarra and brings those qualities to the table as Dolphins assistant coach.

Vic Liberal leadership contenders emerge
November 28, 2022 01:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSeveral contenders are vying for the leadership of the Victorian Liberal Party after the coalition lost out to Labor for the third time in a row.

'Big milestone' pays off for TASK Group
November 28, 2022 01:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSShares in TASK Group have soared by a third after the Kiwi customer engagement company lifted guidance after restructuring its contract with McDonald's.

Terrorism threat lowered but attack 50-50
November 28, 2022 01:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIntelligence agency ASIO has lowered the threat of a terrorist attack from probable to possible but rates the chance of an attack within the next year at 50-50.

Albanese to talk energy with state leaders
November 28, 2022 12:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe prime minister and state and territory leaders will meet for national cabinet on December 7 as work continues to push down gas and electricity prices.

Sanctions urged for 'child-killer regime'
November 28, 2022 12:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSActivists and dual-nationals are calling on Australia to end negotiations with the Iranian government in the wake of escalating human rights abuses.

NAB fraudster stays out of jail for now
November 28, 2022 12:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFraudster Helen Rosamond has been granted a short-term respite from jail after being found guilty of embezzling millions from the National Australia Bank.

TV star to be charged over chopper crash
November 28, 2022 12:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Northern Territory police have issued an arrest warrant for TV presenter Matt Wright over a fatal helicopter crash in February.

Tszyu heads to US for world title fight
November 28, 2022 12:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian boxing star Tim Tszyu has headed to the US to prepare for his super-welterweight world title fight in January against American Jermell Charlo.

Workplace harassment reforms become law
November 28, 2022 12:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian workplaces are being urged to start making changes now to ensure they meet requirements when new sexual harassment laws come into force.

Calls for visa permanency for refugees
November 28, 2022 11:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore than 1000 protesters are set to rally outside Parliament House calling for permanency visas for asylum seekers.

Health tests in all NSW preschools in 2024
November 28, 2022 11:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW will be the first state to check all preschoolers for health and developmental milestones to detect and address any issues before children start school.
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