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Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:00:56 +1000
Unvaccinated Victorian teachers to return to schools
Principals are banking on unvaccinated teachers to relieve crippling staff shortages.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:00:55 +1000
Second 'terrifying' attack on Victorian traffic camera car worker in nine days
Police are confident an arrest is imminent after another "cowardly" attack on a Victorian traffic camera car.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:56:35 +1000
If PRGuy was a journalist’s source, that identity could remain secret: a guide for anonymous Twitter users
The average Twitter user does not have the protection of “shield laws” which give effect to the presumption that the journalist/source relationship should remain confidential.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:54:20 +1000
Tania Burgess’ murderer released on parole
The man who killed NSW teen Tania Burgess has been released on parole.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:54:19 +1000
Police chase of Porsche ends in Bunnings carpark
A police chase of an alleged stolen Porsche has ended in a NSW Bunnings car park.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:54:11 +1000
Sydney scientists make computing breakthrough
Sydney scientists have made a breakthrough in the race for ultra-powerful computers.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:54:07 +1000
Sydney Inner West Council want to introduce 40km/h limit
Sydney’s Inner West council wants to introduce a 40km/h speed limit on all roads.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:19:13 +1000
Australia news LIVE: Housing shortages could cost nation $25 billion a year; Crown Sydney wins conditional licence for Barangaroo casino; energy market suspension to be lifted
Follow along on our live blog for the major news stories of the day.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:09:21 +1000
Lawyer prepares compensation case for jumping castle tragedy survivors
Two families whose children survived the Tasmanian jumping castle and zorb ball tragedy have engaged a law firm to prepare a case for compensation for their injuries. 

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:05:30 +1000
Woman jailed after horrific crash
A South Australian woman has been jailed for four years after a horrific crash at Hillcrest.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:03:56 +1000
Buying cocaine ‘as popular as buying food or alcohol’, judge says
Judge John Pickering sentenced Danny Watfa to three years’ jail for his role in an “Uber Eats” style drug delivery network in inner-city Sydney.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:03:13 +1000
Deputy premier among four senior Victorian ministers set to retire
James Merlino is among four senior government leaders who will not contest the state election in November.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:34:21 +1000
Whale washes ashore with huge chunk taken out of it
A humpback whale carcass has washed ashore on the NSW coast - with a huge chunk taken out of it's side.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:23:24 +1000
Nazi symbol ban important but don’t forget swastika’s original meaning
Far from being a hate symbol, the Indian swastika is steeped in auspiciousness, goodness and love. This wonderful symbol awakens my childhood memories.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:10:46 +1000
Brisbane woman found tied up in her home
Queensland Police are on the hunt for two men after finding a woman tied up in her home in Brisbane's south.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:04:34 +1000
Queensland considers new tourism tax
Queensland councils could soon implement a new tourism tax, designed to bolster the state's tourism industry post COVID-19 pandemic.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:00:04 +1000
Father’s plea to change mental impairment defence
The father of a murdered Melbourne woman is supporting a change in law that will alter an accused killer's ability to use mental impairment as a defence.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:59:57 +1000
Melbourne Airport's busiest period in more than two years to begin tomorrow
Melbourne Airport staff are preparing for the airport's busiest period in more than two years, with the winter school holidays set to begin tomorrow.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:47:36 +1000
Senior Victorian ministers expected to announce retirement
Question Time speeches on Thursday, June 23 by Deputy Premier James Merlino, Health Minister Martin Foley, Police Minister Lisa Neville and Industry Minister Martin Pakula.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:29:15 +1000
Social media warning amid community concern over WA paedophile’s release
Social media posts about the location of Bradley Pen Dragon’s accommodation have been deleted, following warnings about potential criminal penalties.



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