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 Australia confirmed for first women's America's Cup

Australia confirmed for first women's America's Cup

April 20, 2023 03:23 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The people backing Australia's campaign for the inaugural women's America's Cup say it can act as a platform to get the nation back in the traditional event.

 Woman deserves Oscar if she's a murderer, lawyer says

Woman deserves Oscar if she's a murderer, lawyer says

April 20, 2023 03:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A barrister urging jurors to find a woman who shot her husband as he slept guilty of manslaughter, rather than murder, says she was "deeply, deeply depressed".

 The suburbs where affordable homes spark 'ghetto' fears

The suburbs where affordable homes spark 'ghetto' fears

April 20, 2023 03:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

As more Australians are pushed onto the streets, residents of some affluent suburbs are obstructing affordable housing that could help solve the issue.

 Environment watchdog lays charges over tyre stockpile

Environment watchdog lays charges over tyre stockpile

April 20, 2023 03:12 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A company and its director have been hit with 14 charges by Victoria's environmental watchdog over an unlicensed stockpile of 70,000 tyres.

 Sky-high emotions as total solar eclipse wows world

Sky-high emotions as total solar eclipse wows world

April 20, 2023 03:00 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Thousands of people travelled from around the globe to witness a rare total solar eclipse as the moon cast a 40km-wide shadow over the sun for 60 seconds.

 Old is new as Qld police attempt to lure back retirees

Old is new as Qld police attempt to lure back retirees

April 20, 2023 02:52 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Retired police officers will be able to return to the front lines in Queensland under a program designed to provide relief to the state's stretched service.

 Health workers tell of fight to protect Ukraine's needy

Health workers tell of fight to protect Ukraine's needy

April 20, 2023 02:44 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Health workers fighting to protect strides in public health and harm reduction in war-torn Ukraine have shared their stories during a visit to Melbourne.

 Costings umpire to depart after policy pricing row

Costings umpire to depart after policy pricing row

April 20, 2023 02:24 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Victoria's parliamentary budget officer has been told his contract won't be renewed after criticising Labor's use of a department to cost its election policies.

 Research grants review urges reduced ministerial input

Research grants review urges reduced ministerial input

April 20, 2023 02:21 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Research grant funding allocations will need fewer ministerial interventions to restore trust in the process, an independent review has found.

 Sky-high emotions as total solar eclipse wows thousands

Sky-high emotions as total solar eclipse wows thousands

April 20, 2023 02:08 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Thousands of people travelled from across the globe to see a rare total solar eclipse as the moon cast a 40km wide shadow over the sun for 60 seconds in WA.

 RBA rejig promises better decisions and fewer mistakes

RBA rejig promises better decisions and fewer mistakes

April 20, 2023 02:08 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A major overhaul of the Reserve Bank of Australia will allow the creation of a new monetary policy board that will be more accountable and hold fewer meetings.

 Nichols, Callaghan relegated at Margaret River cut-off

Nichols, Callaghan relegated at Margaret River cut-off

April 20, 2023 02:01 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Defending event champion Isabella Nichols and fellow Australian Macy Callaghan have been relegated after day-one eliminations at the WSL's Margaret River Pro.

 Holiday park resident investigated over child sex abuse

Holiday park resident investigated over child sex abuse

April 20, 2023 01:57 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Child sexual abuse allegations made against a resident of a popular holiday park near Sydney in the 1980s are being investigated by a police strike force.

 Lowe says he would stay at RBA helm as reforms unfold

Lowe says he would stay at RBA helm as reforms unfold

April 20, 2023 01:33 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The governor of the Reserve Bank agrees the institution needs to evolve and is willing to lead the reform of the central bank if his tenure is extended.

 Why the fight for cleaner cars is about to get dirty

Why the fight for cleaner cars is about to get dirty

April 20, 2023 01:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A new policy will limit pollution from petrol and diesel vehicles in Australia but debate over where that limit should be set is expected to become heated.

 Think tank unfurls Aussie emission-busting superpowers

Think tank unfurls Aussie emission-busting superpowers

April 20, 2023 01:23 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A "superpower transition" means Australia can repeat the standard of living boost that came with the China resources boom, but this time it doesn't have to end.

 Fashion brands lagging in effort to shake sweatshop tag

Fashion brands lagging in effort to shake sweatshop tag

April 20, 2023 01:09 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

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 Government bails out Porter Davis clients left in limbo

Government bails out Porter Davis clients left in limbo

April 20, 2023 12:51 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The Victorian government will stump up $15 million to pay back 560 Porter Davis customers who put down a deposit but never had insurance filed by the company.

 Pair on kidnap charges over car stolen with baby inside

Pair on kidnap charges over car stolen with baby inside

April 20, 2023 12:33 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A woman who allegedly stole a car with a baby in the back seat has been charged along with a man over the incident police say has deeply distressed the family.

 Budget day coming as NSW treasurer faces $7b shortfall

Budget day coming as NSW treasurer faces $7b shortfall

April 20, 2023 12:26 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The new treasurer of NSW has settled on a delayed date to hand down his first budget as he grapples with a $7 billion spending shortfall.

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