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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 18:57:27 +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 18:46:02 +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 18:29:13 +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 18:23:47 +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 18:18:40 +1000
Scuba diver flown to Sydney hospital after drowning at North Bondi
A scuba diver has been flown to St Vincent's hospital in cardiac arrest after drowning off the rocks in North Bondi.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:18:34 +1000
Two arrested after major police operation in Sydney's south-west
Two people have been arrested after three-hour long police operation at Condell Park.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:45:34 +1000
Spearfisherman in critical condition after diving at Bondi
The man is fighting for his life after he was pulled from the water when he failed to resurface during a spearfishing dive at Bondi Beach.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:41:18 +1000
Transport Minister gives unions ultimatum in bid to end rail dispute
David Elliott has warned that the government’s latest guarantee to modify the state’s multibillion-dollar intercity train fleet will be its final offer.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:28:58 +1000
No sepsis guidelines on labour ward before Annie Moylan’s death, inquest told
The obstetrician in charge of Annie Moylan’s care at St Vincent’s Private Hospital did not immediately prescribe antibiotics as she was unable to find sepsis management guidelines, an inquest is told.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:13:01 +1000
Religious and right-wing extremists turn to recruiting in the schoolyard
Religious and right-wing extremists have turned to recruiting in the schoolyard, the Home Affairs Minister has warned.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:01:09 +1000
Shocking images a familiar story in a hospital system in crisis
The public is right to be outraged by the reports that have emerged from Box Hill Hospital, but this is a familiar story for many patients in Victoria.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:51:49 +1000
Greyhound trainer accused of getting dog drunk to fix race
A NSW greyhound training is accused of giving his dog alcohol and fixing a race.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:42:53 +1000
New video shows dolphins snacking on sea snakes for the first time
A navy-trained dolphin has been filmed snacking on sea snakes for the first time, during a study researching the mammal's feeding behaviour.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:37:32 +1000
Major police operation unfolds in a Sydney home
A major police operation has unfolded in Condell Park in Sydney's south-west.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:32:27 +1000
NRL Grand final to be held in Sydney
Peter V’Landys confirmed that the NRL Grand final will be held in Sydney.



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