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PM announces national anti-corruption body
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the creation of a national anti-corruption body.
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Live squirrels: strange year for Customs
Live squirrels and an American basketballer's dog are just some of the thousands of items intercepted by biosecurity officers this year.
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Man who killed newlywed on jogging trail executed by lethal injection
The murderer had a final message for the victim's wife before he was executed.
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Manufacturing companies more optimistic
A quarter of manufacturing firms are feeling upbeat about the future, up from 22 per cent in September, a survey has found.
NewsAustralian Associated PressCyclone puts Qld on emergency footing
Cyclone Owen is expected to hit the Queensland coast on Friday evening as a destructive category four storm, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain.
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ASX opens higher despite telco sell-off
The Australian share market is higher despite telco stocks weighing amid ACCC concerns over the merger of Vodafone Australia and TPG Telecom.
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Boy forced to change his name after bullying due to famous namesake
'They curse at him, they call him an idiot, they call him stupid ... he hates his last name.'
FinanceAustralian Associated PressACCC: TPG-Vodafone merger may raise prices
The ACCC is worried that the merger of Vodafone Australia and TPG Telecom into a $15 billion telco giant could mean higher mobile prices for consumers.
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Christmas opening hours: The stores where you can shop for longer this festive season
With Christmas fast approaching these are the stores which will be open for longer in the days leading up to the 25th.
FinanceAustralian Associated PressANZ retail boss to return to native Sweden
Fred Ohlsson, boss of ANZ's Australian consumer bank, is leaving the firm after 17 years for a career break in his native Sweden.
FinanceAustralian Associated PressAPA boss 'calls time' after takeover fail
The boss of gas pipeline company APA Group has announced his retirement less than a month after a $13 billion buyout was sunk by the Federal Government.
NewsAustralian Associated PressGovt on track for a strong budget surplus
The federal government's budget bottom line is set to look better than it did in May, when Treasurer Josh Frydenberg hands down his first budget update.
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'Cons and sob stories': The sneaky tactics in the battle to secure a Coles Little Shop case
Desperate parents trying to get their hands on the popular but hard to get Coles Little Shop Christmas cases are crying foul.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAlleged DV live-streamer in NSW court
A 26-year-old gamer who is accused of assaulting his partner as he live-streamed himself playing popular title Fortnite has appeared in a NSW court.
NewsAustralian Associated PressTaxpayers still in dark over energy plan
Industry has six weeks to put forward expressions of interest to cash in on the federal government's plan to inject more supply into the electricity grid.
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Labor checks emissions accounting tricks
Federal Labor wants to see how countries calculate their emissions targets under the Paris Agreement before ruling out the use of accounting "tricks".
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Ex-Vic Lib premier pleads for party audit
Former Victorian Liberal leader Ted Baillieu wants a full, independent audit of the party to ensure it is able to come back from defeat and unite.
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Vic Police more likely to have depression
A study has found Victoria Police employees are more likely to experience depression, alcohol dependence and suicidal thoughts than the general population.
FinanceAustralian Associated PressRestaurant Brands lifts Aussie KFC sales
Dual-listed franchise operator Restaurant Brands NZ says sales at its Aussie KFC outlets have lifted to $33 million for the quarter.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNew laws to guard religious discrimination
The federal government will take to the next election draft laws to make religious discrimination illegal.
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Catholic institutions join redress scheme
Eight Catholic institutions are still to join the national redress scheme for victims of child sexual abuse and the government announced 27 had signed up.
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Traffic controller injured in Qld assault
A Brisbane traffic controller has been taken to hospital after being bashed by a carload of people he was trying to slow down.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMore rain but drought becoming norm: study
The world is continuing to dry up despite more extreme rainfall events, a global study by Sydney researchers has found.
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Catholic bodies sign up to redress scheme
Almost 30 Catholic institutions have joined the national redress scheme for victims of institutional child sexual abuse.
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Cyclone Owen rapidly gaining strength as it moves closer to Queensland coast
Cyclone Owen is rapidly gaining strength and could pack destructive wind gusts of 200km/h.
