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Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:55:29 +0000
Live: Andrews delivered third term as ABC projects Labor to win re-election in Victoria
ABC election analyst Antony Green says the Coalition will not be able to form government in Victoria, but it is unclear whether there will be a Labor majority or minority government.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:25:25 +0000
Labor faithful celebrate as ABC projects party's election win
The ABC projects that the Labor Party has won re-election in Victoria, with the Coalition unable to gain enough seats to form government.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:00:15 +0000
Celebrity candidates projected to win seats as Victorian election results roll in
Victoria's lower house is undergoing a transformation in what is projected to be a Labor government for another four years.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:07:37 +0000
Live: Everything on the line as Socceroos take on Tunisia at the World Cup
The Socceroos would love a win to keep their FIFA World Cup dreams alive in Qatar as Tunisia look to further their own chances of progressing from Group D. Follow all the action from the Al Janoub Stadium in our live blog.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:21:01 +0000
Defence chief calls on Afghanistan veterans to justify keeping war medals
The chief of the defence force has demanded senior officers justify why they should keep honours and medals, as the fallout from the inquiry into alleged war crimes continues.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 01:53:47 +0000
'Ecstatic': Family in shock after 'breakthrough' in Toyah Cordingley murder investigation
Murder suspect Rajwinder Singh is transferred to an Indian prison where he will remain in custody before appearing before a court in New Delhi next week in relation to the murder of Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 20:18:32 +0000
The case against 14 people accused of murdering an 8yo girl
The gripping case of a little girl who died and the 14 members of a religious group charged with her murder.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
There's a woman haunting the internet. She was created by AI. Now she won't leave
New mind-bending technology that creates media from scratch is evolving rapidly, and it’s billed as the next big disruption.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 20:18:14 +0000
'They're feeding him rubbish': A bakery scroll and a few bits of lettuce, but the aged care industry says it's improving
Dietitians working in aged care say they haven't seen a consistent improvement in food quality since the royal commission and supplement announcement, but the industry disagrees.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Last of Morrison's credibility shredded and for Labor the timing couldn't be better
Bell's report shreds any last remnants of credibility the former prime minister might have in regards to his disdain for proper process and in the way he treated his colleagues and the public, writes Laura Tingle.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 02:37:26 +0000
Panic buying hits Beijing amid lockdown rumours as COVID cases surge
Grocery stores in parts of China's capital have had their shelves emptied as the city government speeds up construction of quarantine centres and field hospitals.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 01:25:57 +0000
US bans approval of new Huawei and ZTE equipment from China
The US Federal Communications Commission says new equipment from China's Huawei and ZTE pose "an unacceptable risk" to US national security, amid fears the technology could be used to surveil Americans.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 19:58:16 +0000
Garry has pondered for years what his attacker said to him after brutal bashing
Sydney activist Garry Wotherspoon told an inquiry into LGBT hate crimes of how he was bashed in 1970 for being gay. It was among the many harrowing stories that paint a strikingly different picture of the harbour city than what most people e...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 06:43:59 +0000
Recaptured Kherson suffers missile strikes as Russia digs-in across the Dnipro river
Another wave of Russian attacks hit Kherson in southern Ukraine as Moscow steps up its strikes on critical infrastructure in an effort to tighten the screw on Kyiv.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 22:03:51 +0000
Elon Musk announces Twitter premium relaunch after first attempt backfired
Companies, governments and individuals who pay for the premium service will be given different-coloured check marks. The service will be "tentatively launching" on December 2, according to Elon Musk. 

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:24:41 +0000
Smith edges closer to winning another Australian PGA Championship title
Cameron Smith is on the cusp of a third Australian PGA Championship, as he takes a three-stroke lead into Sunday's final round in Brisbane.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 21:08:45 +0000
Foreign owners of failed Australian coal mine seek almost $1 billion in 'incompetence tax'
The giant Indian bank behind a failed coal mine at the centre of WA's growing energy crisis is seeking almost $1 billion to walk away from its disastrous position.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 02:44:56 +0000
Motorbike involved in double-fatal crash on the Gold Coast was stolen, police say
A man and a woman aged in their 30s have died after the motorbike they were riding crashed on the Gold Coast. The couple was earlier pursued by police.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 02:56:56 +0000
Is Australian chicken meat full of hormones? The answer might surprise you
From a hatched egg to the table in just six weeks, today's meat chickens grow faster and bigger than the birds that were eaten in our grandparents' youth — but it's not because of added hormones.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 03:43:16 +0000
Man rescued after falling from cruise ship and floating adrift overnight
A man who fell overboard a cruise ship has been rescued about 32 kilometres south of Louisiana's Southwest Pass after a night at sea. 

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 04:37:54 +0000
Rarely seen 'gustnado' weather phenomenon captured by NT mates playing golf
Spectacular vision of a twister-like whirlwind that sent a tent swirling into the sky and damaged a roof in the Northern Territory town of Katherine has been identified by the Bureau of Meteorology as a rarely seen phenomenon called a gustna...

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 19:07:32 +0000
Her life has been shrouded in mystery, but now, Kim Jong Un is introducing his daughter to the world
Kim Jong Un revealed two powerful assets last week: one was a North Korean-made intercontinental ballistic missile, and the other, a little girl later identified as his elusive daughter.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 22:26:22 +0000
Concerns over Beijing's plans to roll out digital health code system for every aspect of residents' health
Beijing plans to develop an integrated online health platform featuring the digital health records of every resident, sparking concerns about intensified state surveillance. 

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 03:27:26 +0000
Taiwan votes in local elections amid tensions with China
As polls open, Taiwan's president frames local elections as being about sending a message to the world about the island's determination to defend its democracy.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 02:44:14 +0000
'The players are not brave': How the Iran World Cup anthem protest highlights a fractured country
From a silent protest to a reluctant song, the Iranian situation at the World Cup is one of heightened emotions and complicated messaging, writes Samantha Lewis.



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