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Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +1000
‘Get the facts out’: How Palaszczuk spends millions on messaging
The premier’s office, and department, rely heavily on taxpayer-funded media, marketing and public relations staff to promote the government’s work.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:58:55 +1000
NRL 2022 LIVE updates: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Penrith Panthers
A mouth-watering grand final replay kicks off Round 24 as the red-hot Rabbitohs host a Penrith side looking to bounce back from their humbling against Melbourne.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:57:27 +1000
Deathbed confession might set Adelaide man free
A deathbed confession might see an Adelaide man set free over a murder he has always maintained he did not commit.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:57:23 +1000
Australia news LIVE: Scott Morrison defends appointment to five minister portfolios while PM; 2022 NRL grand final to remain in Sydney
The governor-general says he did nothing wrong in relation to the secret portfolio saga, Indigenous affairs ministers have pledged to back Labor’s plan for a Voice to parliament and a WHO envoy says long lockdowns were a failure of COVID policy.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:57:21 +1000
Lamborghini driver beats dangerous driving charge over crash that killed teen
An Adelaide man who lost control of a high-powered Lamborghini, killing a teenage pedestrian after it mounted a kerb, has been found not guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:57:00 +1000
Manly star under fire for try celebration
Manly backrower Haumole Olakau'atu is under fire for a try celebration in support of jailed teammate Manase Fainu

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:51:11 +1000
AFL teams and expert tips for round 23
All the ins and outs for AFL round 23 and how the experts tipped the round.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:50:30 +1000
The dark path avoided: How bulk billing saved John’s life
Psychological conditions are the most common reason Australians visit a GP. Doctors say the Medicare rebate must increase to help GPs provide accessible healthcare.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:46:02 +1000
Queensland police commissioner gives evidence at inquiry into police handling of domestic violence
Queensland's police commissioner has responded to claims there is a problematic culture within the Queensland Police Service which impacts the handling of domestic violence.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:45:04 +1000
‘Where is the value for money?’: Experts back call to shelve $125b rail loop
Transport and planning experts are warning the Suburban Rail Loop no longer offers taxpayers value for money, but Premier Daniel Andrews maintains delaying the project would end up costing more.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:43:26 +1000
Don’t believe the grim forecasts. China is just fine
Industrial China is alive and well despite concerns of an economic slowdown. It just doesn’t look like it did before — or at least, what everyone is used to.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:37:22 +1000
‘Awful timing’: Bali bomb maker gets early jail release as 20th anniversary of attack nears
Indonesian militant Umar Patek was sentenced to 20 years in jail in 2012 for his role in the suicide bombings that killed 202 people including 88 Australians.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:31:47 +1000
Remains of two children found in NZ storage unit
Human remains found in a storage unit in New Zealand have been identified as two young children.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:29:13 +1000
Greens counciller criticised for encouraging squatting
A Greens councillor has sparked backlash after encouraging homeless Queenslanders to squat in homes amid the state's rental crisis.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:29:11 +1000
Queensland police commissioner gives evidence at inquiry into police handling of domestic violence
Queensland's police commissioner has responded to claims there is a problematic culture within the Queensland Police Service which impacts the handling of domestic violence.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:28:00 +1000
Gender pay gap ‘stagnates’ despite more women finding jobs
The latest data shows Western Australia has the biggest pay gap and while more women are in the workforce, they’re going into lower-paid jobs.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:25:51 +1000
Solomon Islands signs $100 million Huawei deal
The deal will tie a significant part of the country’s mobile infrastructure to the company banned from building 5G networks in Australia.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:23:47 +1000
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Torres Strait in push for Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited Torres Strait communities in an effort to shape his Voice to Parliament plan.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:23:47 +1000
Doctor says she would have acted sooner had she known pregnant woman was dying
Annie Moylan's obstetrician says she would have acted sooner if she knew the pregnant woman was dying of sepsis.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:23:47 +1000
Clarkson unfazed by Dons' instability
In-demand coach Alastair Clarkson has shown he is not shy of a club that is going through some turmoil as Essendon currently is



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