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More time for prisoner over 'vicious' jail bashing
March 27, 2023 10:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Supreme Court judge has increased a young prisoner's sentence by three years over the "vicious and cruel" bashing of another inmate at Barwon Prison.

NSW upper house results hang in the balance
March 27, 2023 10:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW upper house's slim right-wing majority could shift left as minor parties vie to join the largest crossbench in modern history.

Labor's $10b housing fund at risk of falling over
March 27, 2023 10:20 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA key Labor election pledge to build 30,000 new affordable homes under a $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is in danger of being defeated.

Serial pedophile priest admits more child abuse crimes
March 27, 2023 10:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA former priest who has been jailed for abusing almost a dozen children has admitted to the sexual assault and rape of two more boys.

Dentist found guilty of sexually assaulting patients
March 27, 2023 10:02 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Sydney dentist could face jail after jurors found he indecently assaulted and sexually touched multiple patients during consultations.

Tax office whistleblower loses bid to halt prosecution
March 27, 2023 09:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRichard Boyle, who has been charged with releasing protected Australian Tax Office information, has lost a bid to stop his prosecution.

South Australia's wildlife flourishing after floods
March 27, 2023 09:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRecent flooding down the Murray in South Australia is now bringing significant environmental benefits with birds, fish and other species thriving.

Complacent mortgage holders stung by higher rates
March 27, 2023 09:43 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFailing to swap to a better home loan rate could be costing mortgage holders hundreds of dollars extra per month.

Calls for action on gambling harm with millions at risk
March 27, 2023 09:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe communications minister has defended her ability to regulate the gambling industry after taking an industry donation, as new data reveals the scale of harm.

Unpacking of Archibalds under way at NSW art gallery
March 27, 2023 09:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSArtists and couriers have begun arriving at the Art Gallery of NSW ahead of the annual exhibition of the nation's top portrait competition.

Vic government sorry for 'truth-telling' delays
March 27, 2023 08:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSYoorrook Justice Commission says the Andrews government failed to provide evidence it requested for its truth-telling inquiry.

Electoral history against us in NSW loss: federal Libs
March 27, 2023 08:28 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFederal Liberals says retaining government in NSW was always going to be an uphill battle, as the party licks its wounds from the weekend's state election loss.

Mavericks, Lakers suffer NBA playoffs blow
March 27, 2023 07:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDallas and the LA Lakers have slipped up in their pursuit of a playoff spot, going down in their latest NBA games to Charlotte and Chicago, respectively.

Indigenous voice wording, gender pay gap on PM's agenda
March 26, 2023 06:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLegislation with new wording for the Indigenous voice to parliament is expected to be introduced when parliament returns.

Calls for fuel efficiency standards in Australia
March 26, 2023 03:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Electric Vehicle Council has renewed calls for the introduction of fuel efficiency standards in Australia following its success in New Zealand.

Two in five Australians gamble every week, report shows
March 26, 2023 10:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew data from the Australian Gambling Research Centre has revealed the extent of harm gambling is causing to Australians.

HomeBuilder paperwork deadline extended
March 26, 2023 08:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe deadline to submit supporting documentation for HomeBuilder applications will be extended for those affected by supply constraints and construction delays.

Marquez secures Portugal pole as Jack Miller shines
March 25, 2023 11:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMotoGP great Marc Marquez has taken pole for the first grand prix of the year in Portugal while Australian Jack Miller was an impressive fifth on his new KTM.

Perrottet offers endorsement to new premier Minns
March 25, 2023 11:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOutgoing NSW premier Dominic Perrottet has gifted a rare endorsement to his political opponent, telling people to get behind his Labor successor Chris Minns.

NSW Labor prepares to govern as Liberals soul search
March 25, 2023 10:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFor the first time in 12 years NSW Labor is preparing to form government following a resounding win over the coalition at the state's election.

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