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Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:11:37 +0000
IBAC Commissioner 'disappointed' investigations haven't been released due to litigation
Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog has revealed it is tied up in a number of lengthy, expensive legal battles that threaten to silence crucial corruption investigations.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:35:53 +0000
Belarus says it is deploying troops with Russian soldiers. What do we know so far?
There are mounting fears that Belarus will enter the war with Ukraine and aid Vladimir Putin's stalling invasion. Here's what we know so far.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 02:45:42 +0000
Missing for over a year, toddler found 'alive and well' at Sydney childcare centre
Hoang Vinh Le was about 10 months old at the time of his disappearance and was last seen at a Canberra medical centre in April 2021.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:21:23 +0000
Union lashes federal Labor over 'infuriating' gas deal as it warns thousands of jobs at stake
A major union takes aim at the federal government over its gas policy, accusing Labor of risking jobs through a "dud handshake agreement" with exporters.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:11:48 +0000
Largest-ever delegation of Solomon Islands police officers arrives in China for training
Almost three dozen Solomon Islands police officers have flown to China for training in another sign of rapidly deepening police cooperation between the two countries.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:25:18 +0000
Exodus from Falls Creek as landslide cuts access to alpine village
Victoria's alpine region has experienced a mass exodus of people as a slow-moving landslide cuts access to the Falls Creek ski village.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:18:07 +0000
COVID-19 outbreak on Ruby Princess was 'not some accident', court told
The class action on behalf of those who sailed aboard the ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise has begun in the Federal Court. 

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:12:17 +0000
Women working in 'toxic' environment at New South Wales parliament, MP says
Independent MP Helen Dalton condemns a male MP for saying she should be "clocked" during a debate two weeks ago, adding that the New South Wales parliament is "toxic" for women.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:56:03 +0000
Neighbours recall killer's downward spiral in days before Thai childcare centre massacre
In the days before murdering 36 people, including 22 children, neighbours say the former police officer behind the attack grew increasingly volatile, spending nights firing guns in his backyard. WARNING: Readers may find details in this sto...

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:26:45 +0000
Calls to release journalists detained for covering Iranian protests, death in custody
As protests over the death of a young woman in custody rage across Iran, calls are growing for authorities to release journalists who have been detained after covering the death and the resulting demonstrations.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 06:25:56 +0000
Could one of Australia’s largest environmental reforms be set for an extension?
Australia's water minister has hinted major water-savings deadlines in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan could be extended beyond 2024, as New South Wales claims it has won a commitment for "greater flexibility" to deliver one of the country'...

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:45:16 +0000
Nurse 'feared for her life' after being struck by a rock the night Kumanjayi Walker was shot
A nurse who travelled to Yuendumu after Kumanjayi Walker was shot says she felt concerned there were not enough health staff in the region at the time of the shooting.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:42:40 +0000
King Charles's coronation is set to look pretty different from Queen Elizabeth II's. Here's how
New details about King Charles's coronation have been revealed by Buckingham Palace. Here are the key things we know (and the things we don't) about how it will unfold.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:40:33 +0000
'I said 'I'm gonna grab a drink' ... I never saw her again': The night of the Bali bombings retold
In this oral history, we hear from Australian and Balinese survivors, former and current Australian Federal Police officers, a journalist and a terrorism expert. Together they tell the story of the Bali bombings, the single-largest loss of A...

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:17:34 +0000
Japan sends self-destruct command to AI-powered rocket minutes after take-off
The Epsilon-6 rocket's failure was the first failure of a major Japanese launch since 2003, and the first of the Epsilon series, which has previously seen five successful launches.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:45:00 +0000
T20 live: Rivals Australia and England meet again at Manuka ahead of T20 World Cup
With the start of the T20 World Cup just days away, Australia's men's team continues its build-up with another game against rivals England in Canberra. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:42:11 +0000
'This is not a bluff': Putin has warned the West of using nuclear weapons. So will he or won't he?
What would happen if Russia used a nuclear weapon in Ukraine, and how would NATO respond while still avoiding an all-out nuclear war? 

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:37:56 +0000
Census data shows technology and an ageing population are reshaping Australia's workforce
Census data shows most Australian adults gain a qualification, yet the nation still relies on migrants to fill critical skills gaps.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 06:49:02 +0000
How scammers impersonated a real estate agent to exploit a single mum
A Sunshine Coast mum is warning others to be vigilant after being scammed out of $4,000 when paying what she thought was a deposit to secure a property on a popular real estate website.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0000
If I'm the only one wearing a mask, is it still keeping me safe?
With the COVID-19 isolation rules coming to an end, some people might be wondering if there's any point to still wearing a mask. Here's what the experts have to say. 

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:53:20 +0000
Sydney’s first queer museum to open ahead of international LGBTQIA+ festival
Qtopia will stand as a memorial to those impacted by persecution and the AIDS epidemic ahead of Sydney WorldPride in February next year. 

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:26:36 +0000
Worker killed in 'devastating loss' at underground gold mine in Western Australia's Goldfields
The company that owns the Western Australian gold mine where a worker was killed late yesterday says it will fully cooperate with investigators and has expressed "heartfelt condolences" to the family.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 02:27:41 +0000
Live: Key deals hang in the balance with less than an hour to go on AFL trade deadline day
Deals for Josh Dunkley, Ollie Henry, Jaeger O'Meara and others are still to be completed as we head into the final hour of the AFL's trade period. Follow the latest live. 

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:09:30 +0000
More rain is coming. Here's what it's going to be like near you
Victoria and Tasmania are forecast to receive the brunt of the torrential rain this time around but the flooding continues in NSW. Here's what to expect near you.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:10:29 +0000
Angela Lansbury was related to a former PM and held two world records. What else you might not have known
There's a lot more to Angela Lansbury than her role as Jessica Fletcher in the long-running TV series Murder, She Wrote. Here's what you might not have known about her legacy in films, on stage and on television. 



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