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Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +1000
Snow blast brings skiers and hope of economic recovery to Victoria’s slopes
Strong snowfall and visitor numbers are setting Victoria’s ski resorts up for a year of record attendances.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:58:57 +1000
Investigation under way after man dies in Victoria Police custody
The homicide squad is investigating after a man died in police custody, moments after crashing his car in a Melbourne front yard.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:58:44 +1000
No compensation for Victorians locked out of the state
Victorians locked out of the state last year under COVID-19 health orders won't receive an apology or compensation from the state government.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:58:36 +1000
Boy flown to hospital after being found in lake
A three-year-old boy has been flown to hospital after he was found unresponsive in a Victorian lake.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:54:11 +1000
Anger after stadium collapses at Sydney oval
Investigations are underway after a group of spectators fell off a broken grandstand at a Sydney oval.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:53:44 +1000
Two hikers rescued after spending night stranded in Blue Mountains
Two canyoners are recovering after being winched out of one of Sydney's most dangerous bush tracks.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:32:11 +1000
Developed innovative models of settling immigrants
Spirituality and human values were central to Professor David Cox’s lifelong endeavours and accomplishments.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 15:42:20 +1000
Leichhardt Oval railing collapse now under investigation
The Inner West Council will examine what went wrong after a railing buckled, sending sports fans crashing onto concrete.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 15:35:57 +1000
Queensland hospital figures trending down as Ekka ends COVID slumber
While Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the shift was “looking positive”, experts warned against complacency with the mask-wearing and booster dose uptake needed to manage future waves.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:53:32 +1000
Roberts to decide final plans for Central Barangaroo as objections pour in
The National Trust called a proposed 20-storey building “shocking” while MP Alex Greenwich said it was “a disgraceful betrayal of public trust”.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:17:06 +1000
Some experts warn COVID may be worse second time around, but questions remain
A recent study suggests each reinfection increases the risk of a bad health outcome, while another raises the prospect that infection with Omicron offers little to no protection against reinfection. However, some scientists are sceptical.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:09:18 +1000
Family of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee announce his death
The family of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee who had been in a coma for four months, announced his death at a London hospital.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:54:09 +1000
Hikers winched by emergency crews in NSW Blue Mountains
Two hikers have been rescued via winch by emergency crews after coming into trouble in the Blue Mountains.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:46:41 +1000
Man dies in police custody after crashing car through fence in Preston
The man was acting erratically following the car crash, police said, and stepped out of the vehicle to confront officers.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:36:33 +1000
Perth man charged over rape of woman jogging in Broome
Police have charged a Midland man over the alleged terrifying rape of a woman while she was out on her morning jog in Broome.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:33:44 +1000
Qantas flight comes to abrupt halt before take-off
A Qantas international flight from Sydney came to an abrupt halt after an urgent alert was issued by the pilot just before take-off.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Life is too short to read books I don’t enjoy
I won’t hesitate to give up on a TV show after one or two episodes, so why do unfinished books leave me so conflicted?

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 09:15:03 +1000
China hits back at critics amid tensions in Taiwan
China has hit back at its critics with a statement stating Australia should not take sides regarding it's recent military drills in Taiwanese waters.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 07:35:13 +1000
NSW train strikes commence
NSW train strikes commence today as workers begin new industrial action.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +1000
Celebrity trainer Luke Istomin’s fitness company goes bust, liquidator investigates
F45 co-founder Luke Istomin is the director of a company that went bust owing more than $2.6 million, including $363,000 to staff.



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