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Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:58:04 +1000
Incoming COVID-19 wave likely to be 50 per cent worse than last
The Queensland premier has revealed new findings that predict the next COVID-19 wave will lead to 50 per cent more hospitalisations than the previous one.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:57:40 +1000
Part of major property developer placed into liquidation
Part of major property developer Caydon Property Group has collapsed and been placed into liquidation.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:55:48 +1000
‘Dirty little secret’: Women worst affected by ‘gig economy’ in higher education
Women are bearing the brunt of the insecure work crisis in tertiary education, with almost one in every three employees working at a university in Victoria a woman in a casual or fixed-contract job.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:52:32 +1000
Jury finds James Hachem guilty of murdering ex-lover in 2019
A jury has found James Hachem guilty of killing his former lover Samah Baker, who vanished from Parramatta in 2019.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:52:21 +1000
Two arrested over police car ramming in Victoria's west
A man and woman are in custody accused of ramming a police car while fleeing the scene of a suspected shooting in Corio.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:52:19 +1000
Cosmetic surgeon to stand trial over serious assault charge
Daniel Darbyshire, who worked for controversial celebrity doctor Daniel Lanzer, is accused of knocking over a 66-year-old man in Chapel Street, then kicking and stomping on him while he was on the ground.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:47:43 +1000
Dash cam footage captures road-rage incident with footy legend
Renowned ex-football commentator Rex Hunt has been involved in an ugly, violent road rage incident in Melbourne.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:47:41 +1000
Tensions rise inside NSW Government amid John Barilaro scandal
Tensions are rising inside the NSW government amid the scandal surrounding former Deputy Premier John Barilaro, with damning documents now bringing Trade Minister Stuart Ayres into the mix.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:42:17 +1000
Manly in damage control over pride jersey controversy
The Manly Sea Eagles are in damage control after seven players boycotted this week's NRL match over a decision to wear a rainbow-themed pride jersey.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:33:36 +1000
Australia news LIVE: Labor accuses Coalition of ‘hysteria’ over foot and mouth disease as 47th parliament sits for first time; COVID cases grow across the nation
It’s Anthony Albanese’s first parliamentary sitting week as prime minister, Labor will rewrite its climate bill to win support from the Greens and all mail from China and Indonesia is to be checked for traces of foot and mouth disease.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:20:33 +1000
‘We hear crickets’: Calls for watchdogs to stamp out land banking
There are calls for more regulation to stamp out land banking that drives up prices for aspiring homeowners, but the property developer advocacy group says it doesn’t happen.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:12:47 +1000
Ben Roberts-Smith’s former lover fabricated assault claim, court told
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’s former lover sought to destroy his reputation by concocting a domestic violence allegation when their affair ended, a court has heard.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:09:58 +1000
Boyfriend of murdered German backpacker to be extradited to NSW
Toby Moran was arrested in Perth on Monday and is set to fly to NSW on Wednesday to face charges relating to the 2005 murder of Simone Strobel.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:51:45 +1000
‘Heartbroken’ Neighbours fans farewell show
Fans have shared how they will farewell the beloved Australian soap when it comes to an end after 37 years and 9,000 episodes.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:41:59 +1000
Primary school's pet chickens slaughtered in regional Victoria
Primary school students have been left traumatised after a number of their pet chickens were slaughtered in regional Victoria.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:18:27 +1000
Manly player Manase Fainu denies stabbing man in church dance brawl
Faamanu Levi, pictured, suffered a punctured lung after a fight erupted in a car park behind The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wattle Grove in 2019.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:59:25 +1000
‘Where are you from?’: Nine newsreader calls out vile racism
Veteran Nine newsreader Tracy Vo said the incident at a South Perth cafe was a reminder intolerant and closed-minded people still existed in modern-day Australia.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:51:26 +1000
Man arrested over German backpacker's death
A 42-year-old has been arrested in Western Australia over the alleged murder of Simone Strobel, who was found dead in the New South Wales town of Lismore in 2005.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:50:23 +1000
Prominent business figure apologises to staff over ‘racist’ remarks
Danni Hunter, executive director of the Property Council of Australia’s Victorian division, made the comments at the council’s gala dinner at Crown in June.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:37:26 +1000
Archibald prize finalist collaborates with kinder students in regional Victoria
It's an unique collaboration, four-year-old kinder students in regional Victoria adding their mark to portraits created an Archibald prize finalist.



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