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Gabba funding for Olympic makeover unclear

January 19, 2023 11:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Queensland government says it's still working on a funding deal for Olympic infrastructure amid reports the Commonwealth no longer wants to fund the Gabba.

Albanese praises retiring NZ PM Ardern

January 19, 2023 11:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has been praised as a leader of "intellect and strength" after announcing her shock retirement from politics.

Qld boosts pregnancy services in Gladstone

January 19, 2023 11:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A major Queensland hospital's maternity unit will operate 24 hours a day from January 30, but the state government says full birthing services are months away.

NSW Labor eyes $80m koala national park

January 19, 2023 11:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A brand new national park on the mid-north coast will form part of NSW Labor's plan to save koalas from extinction should it win the next election.

McGowan trade trip to Japan, South Korea

January 19, 2023 11:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan will visit Japan and South Korea next week for trade and investment talks.

No sign of reported crocodile off Brisbane

January 19, 2023 10:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland rangers have been unable to find a crocodile after a "credible" sighting near an island off the coast of Brisbane.

Toll flak as Sydney road link opens early

January 19, 2023 10:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The NSW government will open a major extension to the WestConnex tunnel two months ahead of schedule, cutting travel time for Sydney drivers.

Ardern standing down as New Zealand PM

January 19, 2023 10:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Jacinda Ardern has announced her shock resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister, while also calling an election on October 14.

Bacteria, inflammation fighting discovery

January 19, 2023 10:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A molecule derived from glucose in immune cells that can stop bacteria growing and inflammation has been discovered.

NSW coal put aside for local market

January 19, 2023 10:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The NSW government has expanded its reservation scheme and will order more coal producers to reserve some output for domestic power stations.

BHP says iron ore production up 3pct in Q4

January 19, 2023 10:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

BHP says it is on track to meet its iron ore production target for 2022/23 as labour constraints and supply chain issues ease.

Death of man, 91, was 'family related'

January 19, 2023 10:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 24-year-old man is under police guard in hospital after his 91-year-old relative was found dead with stab wounds at a home in Sydney's southwest.

Former TV detective denies assault charge

January 19, 2023 10:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Former Neighbours actor and on-screen detective Scott McGregor "adamantly denies" a charge of sexual assault, his lawyer has told a Melbourne court.

Coral Sea cyclones more powerful: study

January 19, 2023 10:13 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A new study by researchers in Queensland found tropical cyclones are becoming more powerful and are not necessarily decreasing in frequency in the Coral Sea.

NSW police ramp up work on hate crimes

January 19, 2023 10:08 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW Police has unveiled a campaign aimed at getting more people across the state to report hate crimes to authorities, amid mounting concerns about prejudice.