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Midas Word post about anti Chinese feelings in the West

Canberra's light rail to gain five new wire-free vehicles with federal government funding injection 9 August 2022

Canberra's light rail network will become wireless through the Parliamentary Triangle, following a joint investment from the federal and ACT governments.

Niki Burnside

Matt Kean elected NSW deputy Liberal leader in ballot 9 August 2022

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean is the new deputy leader of the state's Liberal Party after a vote of his peers this morning.

Ashleigh Raper and Heath Parkes-Hupton

Israel reopens Gaza crossings as truce with Palestinians holds 9 August 2022

Israel has reopened border crossings into Gaza following an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with the militant Islamic Jihad group that has ended the bloodiest escalation of fighting around the volatile Palestinian enclave in more than a year.

'I wanted to jump in and rescue her': Gabby Petito family sue police who pulled her over before death 9 August 2022

Gabby Petito's family allege police should have seen the warning signs when they pulled her over just weeks before she was apparently killed by boyfriend Brian Laundrie.

The latest COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories 8 August 2022

Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID statistics from each state and territory.

Industrial action escalates on Illawarra South Coast rail line 8 August 2022

The rail union says it has been advised Transport for New South Wales will shut down the Illawarra rail line on Wednesday, amid planned industrial action.

Nick McLaren and Housnia Shams

Mar-a-Lago 'under siege' by FBI agents, Donald Trump alleges 8 August 2022

The former US president says the allegedly unannounced raid on his Palm Beach home is "not necessary or appropriate".

Roof security concerns flagged years before weekend escape from Malmsbury youth prison 8 August 2022

Victorian youth justice management rejected internal recommendations to upgrade the security of the unit two young men escaped from at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre over the weekend, the ABC has learnt.

Shannon Schubert and Josie Taylor

Reserve Bank to trial digital currency in 'limited-scale pilot' scheme 8 August 2022

The Reserve Bank of Australia will trial its own digital currency as part of a research project to evaluate the future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) in Australia.

Michael Janda

80 years since the Kokoda campaign, 'lucky' 101-year-old veteran recalls battle 8 August 2022

George Turner, Queensland's only surviving veteran of the 39th battalion and one of the nation's last, attends the 80th anniversary service of the Kokoda campaign.

Heidi Sheehan and Kimberley Bernard

From shock gold to boisterous Brummies, the top moments from Birmingham 2022 8 August 2022

As the 2022 Commonwealth Games comes to a close, we reflect on some of the most magical moments from the past 11 days.

Amanda Shalala

Are the Kookaburras the greatest team the Commonwealth Games has ever seen? 8 August 2022

With the Kookaburras securing another hockey gold medal it's time to fully appreciate what they have achieved across two decades, writes Amanda Shalala.

Amanda Shalala

Grants available to help Queensland home owners weather storms and cyclone-proof homes 8 August 2022

Could your home withstand a wild weather event? If you are feeling nervous about the next wet season, a $20 million state government scheme could help allay those fears.

Sally Rafferty

Cost of redeveloping Gabba for 2032 Olympics could top $1bn 8 August 2022

The Queensland Premier admits the final costs of redeveloping the Gabba for the 2032 Olympics could change from the originally proposed $1 billion spend.

Antonia O'Flaherty and Lucy Stone

Ahmaud Arbery's killers deserve to 'rot' in jail, father says 8 August 2022

The US men who initiated a neighbourhood chase that ended with the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime.

Overhaul of bail laws and gambling reforms top priority list as WA Parliament resumes 8 August 2022

Reforms to bail laws and Crown Casino are among five priorities on the West Australian government's to-do list as parliament resumes after the winter recess.

Keane Bourke and James Carmody

The Loop: Olivia Newton-John dies, China plots fresh drills around Taiwan, and Britney Spears and Elton John's collab 8 August 2022

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

Tom Williams

NAB profits rise, ASX higher in early trade 8 August 2022

NAB posts a rise in quarterly profits, the ASX gains, and US stocks end mixed as chipmaker Nvidia warns of a fall in revenue.

Sue Lannin

Melbourne's 'Naarmcore' movement under fire from Indigenous Australians, for reducing 65,000 years of culture into a 'trend' 8 August 2022

A social media fashion trend where people refer to their clothing style as "Naarmcore" is criticised by the Indigenous director of a clothing label, who says the Aboriginal word for Melbourne, Naarm, is being used without historical context.

Zilla Gordon

Missing woman's family pay tribute to 'beautiful angel' after body found near crashed car 8 August 2022

The family of missing Adelaide woman Colleen South have paid tribute to their "beautiful angel" after a body was found at Bunguluke, in Victoria's north-west.

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