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Tears of relief as deadly aged care case heads to trial
May 11, 2023 03:16 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA magistrate has ruled a case against a Melbourne aged care home, where a COVID-19 outbreak led to 34 residents' deaths, should go to trial.

Wages and jobs data to take centre stage
May 11, 2023 03:15 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFresh data from the national statistics bureau will reveal the state of the jobs market and how fast wages are growing.

Finkel poses a value-added approach for hydrogen sector
May 11, 2023 03:11 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA former Australian chief scientist has proposed Australia look at taking a value-added approach to hydrogen to produce cleaner exports.

High Court ruling on DV door kick under scrutiny
May 11, 2023 03:07 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA High Court judgment noted laws made in "historical circumstances" had been modernised to reflect community standards in some jurisdictions, but not NSW.

Lehrmann trial jury 'inclined to convict', inquiry told
May 11, 2023 02:37 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe ACT's top prosecutor says a juror who would not convict Bruce Lehrmann for rape also derailed the trial by bringing documents into the deliberation room.

Fire returns to the Kimberley on heels of epic flood
May 11, 2023 02:36 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFire has struck Western Australia's Kimberley region a few short months after record floods, but careful management should give nature a leg up.

Australian business delegation heads to PNG
May 11, 2023 02:03 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAssistant Trade Minister Tim Ayres is leading a business delegation to Papua New Guinea in a bid to boost private investment, particularly in renewable energy.

'I really cried': Refugees rebuild after Lismore floods
May 11, 2023 01:57 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAfter escaping a bloody civil war to Australia, Sierra Leonean refugees in Lismore had to pick up the pieces again after last year's devastating floods

Police call for calm amid vigilante activity in Qld
May 11, 2023 01:56 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSCentral Queensland authorities have warned residents against taking policing into their own hands, after two vigilantes were charged with trespass offences.

Why scientists want people to go on 'moth watch'
May 11, 2023 01:19 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAt one point, bogong moths invaded Australian cities in their billions. Now they're so scarce their population has plummeted by 99.5 per cent.

Report details bullying, culture issues at Qld hospital
May 11, 2023 01:07 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSMental health staff at the Cairns Hospital and Health Service have reported high levels of bullying including verbal abuse, persistent criticism and ridicule.

Mehajer wants expert evidence on 'tampered' images
May 11, 2023 01:05 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSNotorious former deputy mayor Salim Mehajer intends to appeal after a jury found him guilty of domestic violence offences.

Accused killer allegedly asked friend to help with body
May 11, 2023 12:58 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe man accused of killing Melbourne mum Ju 'Kelly' Zhang allegedly asked his friend to come help him get rid of her body, a jury has heard.

Queensland police suspend search for Leslie Trotter
May 11, 2023 12:55 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSPolice have suspended a search for the body of 78-year-old Toowong woman Leslie Trotter who's remains are believed to be at a Brisbane waste site.

Investigator grilled over fatal aged care outbreak
May 11, 2023 12:54 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA magistrate has demanded answers about a fatal COVID-19 outbreak at an aged care home, quizzing an investigator about why he didn't interview a key witness.

Anglo Coal put workers at risk but not guilty of death
May 11, 2023 12:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAnglo Coal contravened health and safety regulations but is not responsible for the death of a worker at a central Queensland mine in 2019, a court has found.

Fixing 'systemic issues' is what politics is about: MP
May 11, 2023 12:43 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFresh-faced MPs have vowed to fight for society's most vulnerable and combat the cost of living crisis as they make their first remarks in NSW parliament.

New Zealand republicans unimpressed by PM Hipkins
May 11, 2023 12:41 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSSupporters of a New Zealand republic believe King Charles' coronation has brought about a time of "peak monarchy" and Kiwis will eventually back their push.

Lehrmann prosecutor revises political conspiracy claim
May 11, 2023 12:18 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSChief prosecutor Shane Drumgold says a police skills deficit, rather than political conspiracy, was to blame for strange events in Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.

Five hurt in golf buggy crash on Hamilton Island
May 11, 2023 12:15 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSPolice are investigating after a golf buggy crash on Queensland's Hamilton Island left five people injured, including one seriously.

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