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Blackmores to be acquired by Japan's Kirin for $1.9b
April 27, 2023 10:48 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralian vitamin firm Blackmores has agreed to be taken over by Japanese brewing giant Kirin for $1.88 billion.

Michelle Bright's accused murderer 'lied' in confession
April 27, 2023 10:45 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA man charged with the 1999 murder of teenager Michelle Bright in central west NSW lied to police when he admitted killing her, a jury has heard.

Confidential coronial finding in Porter accuser's death
April 27, 2023 10:37 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA coroner has made a confidential finding in relation to the death of a woman who made rape allegations against former federal minister Christian Porter.

No cyclone tax in 'no frills' New Zealand budget
April 27, 2023 10:33 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Chris Hipkins, who has promised a "bread and butter" focused government, is pledging a "no frills" New Zealand budget next month.

Blackmores to be taken over by Japanese brewer
April 27, 2023 10:17 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralian vitamin firm Blackmores has struck an in-principle deal to sell to Japanese brewing giant Kirin for $1.88 billion.

Kiwis fuelling Air New Zealand's return to profit
April 27, 2023 10:07 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSSurging domestic air fares are putting Air New Zealand back into profitability after three years of losses from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kathleen Folbigg case 'like Lindy Chamberlain'
April 27, 2023 10:07 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSConvicted child killer Kathleen Folbigg has been compared with the wrongly jailed Lindy Chamberlain at an inquiry into her case.

Dad loses appeal over daughter's cold-blooded killing
April 27, 2023 10:04 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSOsman Shaptafaj, who murdered his 25-year-old daughter and her husband in cold blood, has had an appeal against a life sentence denied.

Call for nursing patience as NSW lift staffing ratios
April 27, 2023 09:49 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSNew nurse-to-patient ratios will become mandatory in NSW public hospitals but the overhaul won't happen quickly, the government warns.

Water model to have flow-on benefits for First Nations
April 27, 2023 09:39 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Albanese government will spend $9.2 million and work with Indigenous organisations to help develop a First Nations water holding model.

Decolonising climate change and why it matters
April 27, 2023 09:39 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSIndigenous leaders and climate action groups are calling for the decolonisation of climate change. Here's what it involves and why it matters.

Slater, Defay collect World Surf League wildcards
April 27, 2023 09:28 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSWith a fourth consecutive lay day called at the Margaret River Pro, Kelly Slater and Johanne Defay can celebrate after collecting World Surf League wildcards.

Alleged gang members charged in youth crime crackdown
April 27, 2023 09:25 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPolice say they have charged multiple youth gang members and associates with drug and weapons offences in Melbourne's southeast.

New national park has 550 million-year-old fossils
April 27, 2023 09:19 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSVisitors to the newly-opened Nilpena Ediacara National Park will be able to pre-book guided tours of a collection of internationally-significant fossils.

Random breath test incident breaks police officer's leg
April 27, 2023 09:18 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn Adelaide police officer has suffered a broken leg during an incident at a random breath testing station, with a man charged with endangering life.

Call for energy ratings to shut the door on leaky homes
April 27, 2023 09:16 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSFridges, dishwashers and washing machines have an energy efficiency star rating so why not have a rating regime for homes - the biggest purchase of all?

Labor, Coalition land in a fight over stamp duty reform
April 27, 2023 09:13 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe opposition will fight to keep a flagship stamp duty reform, but New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says the bottom line is that Labor's idea is better.

Consent advocate to lead new youth advisory committee
April 27, 2023 08:32 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSChanel Contos, whose landmark petition sparked education reform, will establish and lead a youth advisory body at the Global Institute for Women's Leadership.

Muffin Break store served with 360 child worker charges
April 27, 2023 08:28 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSChildren who worked at a Muffin Break franchise were denied adequate rest breaks and worked longer hours than allowed, Wage Inspectorate Victoria alleges.

Search for Aussie missing from Hawaii-bound cruise ship
April 27, 2023 08:09 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA search led by the US Coast Guard is under way after an Australian man went overboard from a cruise ship travelling from Brisbane to Honolulu.

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