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Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:31:46 +0000
Hours before Diane Smith went missing in Eugowra's floods, Pat Welsh saved her from her inundated home
A body believed to be that of Diane Smith was found in Eugowra on Wednesday. It's believed she drowned while trying to reach higher ground after earlier being rescued from her home.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:33:25 +0000
Emmanuel Macron accuses Scott Morrison of provoking 'nuclear confrontation' with China
The French president has accused former prime minister Scott Morrison of provoking "nuclear confrontation" with China as result of his decision to tear up a $90bn submarine contract with France.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:32:48 +0000
Record flooding in NSW's Central West hits homes not previously thought to be at risk
The SES says homes in Condobolin that were never thought to be at risk have become inundated, while the flood upstream at Forbes is believed to have peaked. 

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:09:11 +0000
Police say a 'concerning' social media trend is to blame for recent incidents of teenagers targeting police
It's lucky "no one was hurt or killed" when a group of teenagers in allegedly stolen vehicles rammed a pair of police cars in an outback town, authorities say.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:19:25 +0000
Australian Sean Turnell to be released from Myanmar prison
Myanmar's military junta has announced it will release Australian economist Sean Turnell from prison. 

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:08:33 +0000
Brazil's Lula promises Amazon deforestation crackdown at UN climate summit
President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he will step up efforts to fight illegal deforestation - but faces a challenge in delivering environment protections alongside economic development.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:51:46 +0000
Australia Post apologises for 'inexcusable' sign in Adelaide post office
A poorly worded post office sign stating the store cannot "take Indian photos" has met a fierce backlash online, as Australia Post apologises and promises a full investigation.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:51:25 +0000
'Not good for consumers': Deliveroo's demise pushes takeaway delivery towards a monopoly
The collapse of Deliveroo in Australia will mean less choice in the nation's food delivery sector — and ultimately impact hospitality venues, gig economy drivers, and could make your takeaway pricier.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:54:42 +0000
Amazon begins slashing corporate workforce, following other tech giants
Citing the economic environment and a need to adjust after years of recruitment, Amazon reveals it will sack 260 workers at various facilities that employ data scientists, software engineers and other corporate workers.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:24:10 +0000
Guy Sebastian's former manager jailed for embezzling $600,000 from singer
Titus Day, who has been on bail up until today, fought back tears and hugged his supporters in the court before officers led him away.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:35:32 +0000
South Australian magistrate removed from office over sexual harassment
A report by the judicial conduct panel finds Simon Milazzo engaged in inappropriate conduct with sexual connotations relating to four women over a number of years.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:54:56 +0000
Republican elites say they're ready to leave Trump behind. Now he's forcing their hand
When Donald Trump announced his first run for president in June 2015, few people took him seriously. In 2022, no-one is laughing but the "billionaire underdog" could be out of tricks, writes Barbara Miller.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:03:32 +0000
ODI live: Australia edges towards victory target in run chase against England
The home side is chasing 288 at Adelaide Oval in the first of three ODIs against the world champions. Check out the live score and stats in our ScoreCentre.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:49:01 +0000
Alleged victim of Sri Lankan cricketer subject of 'ongoing harassment' online, court told
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka is granted bail after being charged with the sexual assault of a woman in Sydney, with a court hearing the alleged victim is being "hassled" online. 

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:23:05 +0000
Fact Check: Greens excluded losses at Crown in $66 billion pokies claim
Samantha Ratnam says Victorians have lost $66 billion on the pokies. But that figure does not account for inflation — or the losses that have occurred at Crown Casino. 

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:11:39 +0000
Heatwave conditions likely to blame for mass fish kill in far north Queensland river
The Department of Environment and Science is continuing investigations into cause of a large fish kill in the Mulgrave River, downstream from Gordonvale in far north Queensland.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:15:08 +0000
12yo boy struck by hit-and-run driver while evading Queensland police
A 12-year-old boy is in hospital after being hit on a crossing in Brisbane's south by an unregistered car evading police during an intercept.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:09:45 +0000
Tasmanian man who killed boy while felling tree sentenced to more than four years' jail
After seven years of delays and an emotional criminal trial, a man who killed the child of his partner while felling a tree in southern Tasmania has been jailed.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 01:55:00 +0000
Man fights for life after being crushed at Brisbane gym
Paramedics resuscitate and anaesthetise the man before taking him to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:55:10 +0000
'Sending a message to the world': Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest pledges $744 million towards rebuilding Ukraine
The mining magnate invests in a fund that will pour money into primary infrastructure, including energy and communications, in the country. 

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:38:21 +0000
Ukraine minister says bodies showing signs of torture found in Kherson
Investigators have found 63 bodies showing signs of torture in the Kherson region, with a local prosecutor saying detainees have been subjected to beatings and electric shocks.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:02:38 +0000
MrBeast has overtaken PewdiePie as most-subscribed individual YouTuber. Here's how we got here
While Indian music video publisher T-Series remains the most-subscribed channel, MrBeast and Pewdiepie have been locked in competition for the most-subscribed individual for some time.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:31:08 +0000
Grandmothers call for return to country — not custody — to address Alice Springs youth crime
A group of First Nations grandmothers say detention isn't the solution to tackling youth crime in Alice Springs. Instead, they say 'the homelands' are the safest place for children.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:36:07 +0000
Employers are still struggling to find staff. Could Veeran's friends help fill the labour shortage?
Australia's unemployment has fallen back to its lowest point since 1974, but some experts question whether it can stay there much longer as borders reopen and employers regain access to a global labour pool.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:50:37 +0000
Tugboat company ordered to scrap employee lockout by Fair Work Commission
Danish-owned tugboat company Svitzer has been ordered to abandon its industrial action planned for tomorrow after the Fair Work Commission found it would cause significant economic damage. 



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