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Australia confirmed for first women's America's Cup
April 20, 2023 03:23 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe 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
April 20, 2023 03:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA 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
April 20, 2023 03:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAs 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
April 20, 2023 03:12 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA 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
April 20, 2023 03:00 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThousands 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
April 20, 2023 02:52 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSRetired 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
April 20, 2023 02:44 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSHealth 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
April 20, 2023 02:24 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSVictoria'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
April 20, 2023 02:21 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSResearch 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
April 20, 2023 02:08 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThousands 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
April 20, 2023 02:08 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA 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
April 20, 2023 02:01 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSDefending 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
April 20, 2023 01:57 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSChild 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
April 20, 2023 01:33 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe 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
April 20, 2023 01:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA 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
April 20, 2023 01:23 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA "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
April 20, 2023 01:09 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThis article has been removed

Government bails out Porter Davis clients left in limbo
April 20, 2023 12:51 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe 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
April 20, 2023 12:33 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA 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
April 20, 2023 12:26 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe 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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