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Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:59:36 +1000
Family speaks out after woman killed in suspected hit-run
The family of a mother killed in a suspected hit-run crash have called for the driver responsible to come forward.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:59:18 +1000
DLS strikes: Ireland topple England in rain-hit World Cup stunner
England have suffered shock loss to Ireland at the T20 World Cup on Wednesday after rain halted play when the English were five runs behind the par score.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:54:32 +1000
Medical alert dogs could combat diabetes
Newly trained medical alert dogs could be the answer to combat diabetes.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:54:32 +1000
Scientist stood down from DNA lab faces questions
A scientist who was stood down from the Queensland Health DNA lab has faced questions at an inquiry.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:54:31 +1000
Man jailed over SIEV-X smuggling operation
A man who was involved in a people smuggling operation has been sentenced to seven years behind bars.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:45:04 +1000
New UK PM Rishi Sunak says the country faces 'profound economic crisis'
New UK PM Rishi Sunak says the country faces 'a profound economic crisis' and warns of tough times ahead.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:45:00 +1000
Relaxed Mazu will be suited by extra trip in the Nature Strip
Mazu will step beyond 1200m for the first time in Saturday’s Nature Strip Stakes but it is where his strength may lie.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:45:00 +1000
Four field umpires plan in train as AFL sets up working party
The AFL could trial the four umpire system in the NTFL ahead of the 2023 season as a working party examines how it would work before asking clubs for feedback

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:42:45 +1000
Reports of COVID-19 cases on vessel due to dock in Brisbane
As Queensland's cruise ship industry makes a comeback, there are reports of COVID-19 cases on board a vessel about to dock in Brisbane.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +1000
Class action case accuses Domino’s of underpaying workers
Pizza giant faces allegations that drivers and in-store staff were underpaid up to $11 an hour or $10,000 a year. The claim, which Domino’s disputes, could be worth tens of millions of dollars to low-paid workers employed at franchise stores.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +1000
Feral animal shooting stopped for six weeks amid concern populations will soar
The shooting of feral animals across all NSW national parks has been suspended following an alleged incident in February but farmers are up in arms about the ban.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +1000
‘That’s what money laundering is:’ Crime Commission pushes cashless gaming card to target dirty money in pokies
NSW Crime Commissioner Michael Barnes says a mandatory cashless gaming card will only threaten the viability of pubs and clubs if their business model is predicated on the proceeds of crime.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:27:49 +1000
Melbourne Cup order of entry
The current order of entry for the 2022 Melbourne Cup.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:20:03 +1000
Whitehaven extends buyback as soaring coal prices boost coffers
Australian coal miner Whitehaven says booming prices for the fossil fuel are not a new normal but it expects to continue charging a premium over the long term as the global supply crunch persists.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:17:45 +1000
Rio makes last-ditch appeal to copper miner’s shareholders
The mining giant has taken proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services’ (ISS) to task for not recommending its $4.85 billion bid.  

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:12:16 +1000
Dire prospects if Australia lets China ties unravel
We must seek to build a regional constituency so we become a crucial player in Asia.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:10:16 +1000
Man accused of assisting killers of underworld figure Mitat Rasimi released on bail
Albert Tangata’Olakepa is accused of getting rid of the murder weapon in exchange for a wad of cash and a gold Rolex.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:05:23 +1000
Albanese’s election promise to bring down power bills comes back to bite Chalmers
Labor cannot tell voters if it stands by the claim its policies would cut power bills by $275 a year.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:05:16 +1000
Police investigate shopping centre brawl
Police are investigating a brawl at a shopping centre in Adelaide.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:04:28 +1000
NZ influencers released after being detained for weeks in Iran
In their last post before being detained, Bridget Thackwray spoke about being asked to dress more modestly and asked her husband for a kiss while driving - a public display of affection against local laws.



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