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NSW Liberal MPs to decide fate of rising female star
May 05, 2023 11:56 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAs the NSW Liberal Party grapples with its image after losing the election, the party is set to vote on the fate of a woman tipped as a future party leader.

Super funds accused of boosting fossil fuel investments
May 05, 2023 11:51 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSBig super funds in Australia have been accused of boosting investments in companies expanding fossil fuel use.

Family speaks of mental health issues before shooting
May 05, 2023 11:49 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA statement has been released by the family of the man shot and killed after a confrontation with police in South Australia, alluding to mental health issues.

ANZ delivers record gains but warns of challenges ahead
May 05, 2023 11:38 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralia's third-largest bank has delivered a strong performance for the six months to March but warned of a difficult six months ahead.

Reserve Bank expects sharper hit to economic growth
May 05, 2023 11:36 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe RBA expects growth to ease by more than earlier predictions as cost of living pressures and higher interest rates weigh on disposable incomes.

'Missed opportunity' for Glencore on coal disclosures
May 05, 2023 11:36 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSBig investors say coal giant Glencore is blocking the full assessment of risk from thermal coal exposure amid the international switch to renewable energy.

Decriminalising public drunkenness risks 'up-charging'
May 05, 2023 11:32 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Victorian government is aware decriminalising public drunkenness could have "unintended consequences", the attorney-general has told an inquiry.

WA mum who murdered, burned three kids to be sentenced
May 05, 2023 11:32 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPort Hedland mother Margaret Hawke, who admitted murdering her three children before burning their bodies in a house fire, is due to be sentenced.

Budget funding boost for projects tackling disadvantage
May 05, 2023 11:23 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSHow Australia tackles disadvantage will be overhauled in the upcoming federal budget with funding for local organisations trying to address the problem.

Bail eased for teen driver in crash that killed five
May 05, 2023 11:23 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSBail conditions have been softened to help the parents of Tyrell Edwards accused of driving a ute at high speed into two trees, killing five school students.

Fire still burns for surf queen Sally Fitzgibbons
May 05, 2023 11:20 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSSally Fitzgibbons says missing the World Surf League mid-season cut and also Olympic selection rocked her, but she's ready to fight her way back to the top.

Catholic school can't stop case after child abuser dies
May 05, 2023 11:14 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA civil case seeking damages from a Catholic school over alleged child abuse over 50 years ago will go on despite the accused paedophile teacher dying in jail.

Bushfires a brutal blow for threatened Aussie frogs
May 05, 2023 11:08 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA frog that makes a farting noise and another that keeps its tadpoles in "pockets" are amongst the Aussie amphibians hit hard by the Black Summer fires.

Local shares holding up against US bank scares
May 05, 2023 11:07 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe local share market is standing up on its own despite re-emerging concerns over regional banking issues in the United States.

More police, security for troubled Alice Springs
May 05, 2023 10:54 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe federal and Northern Territory government will spend $14 million over two years to fund more police and security measures in Alice Springs.

Racing stable fined for track rider's workplace death
May 05, 2023 10:46 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Victorian racing stable has been fined $350,000 over the death of apprentice jockey Mikaela Claridge who was thrown from a horse on a pitch black track.

No more surprises, judge warns gay hate inquiry
May 05, 2023 10:25 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe inquiry into a string of historical suspected LGBTQI hate crimes has been delayed after NSW police and lawyers clashed over document redactions.

A powerful voice in the bush, CWA tackles big issues
May 05, 2023 10:24 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Country Women's Association of NSW will focus on health and homelessness when 600 of its members meet in Bathurst for their annual conference this week.

Mourners gather to honour larrikin priest Father Bob
May 05, 2023 10:16 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPriest and social justice campaigner Father Bob Maguire will be remembered at a state funeral in Melbourne, including a tribute from broadcaster John Safran.

Man jailed for 22 years over mega cowhide meth haul
May 05, 2023 10:15 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Mexican national who helped arrange the import of 530kg of methamphetamine has been jailed for his role in a sophisticated international operation.

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