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Faster disaster relief packages for businesses urged
April 19, 2023 12:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Business Council of Australia has called for packages to be developed by national cabinet to get enterprises back on their feet quickly following disasters.

Man 'suspected of lying about name' fatally stabbed
April 19, 2023 12:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFreedom Mona Maunsell Anderson fatally stabbed Nicholas Braid after feeling that he was lying to her about his name, a Brisbane Supreme Court jury has heard.

Maverick priest Father Bob Maguire dies aged 88
April 19, 2023 12:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSMaverick priest Father Bob Maguire, who was best known for his charity work and as an outspoken media commentator, has died at the age of 88.

E-scooters used in alleged Sydney underworld murder
April 19, 2023 12:28 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA man who allegedly used an e-scooter as a getaway vehicle has been charged with gunning down former Lone Wolf bikie Yusuf Nazlioglu in a Sydney car park.

Beetaloo companies urged to consider 'human element'
April 19, 2023 12:19 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA long-awaited Senate inquiry into oil exploration in the Beetaloo Basin has called for stronger regulations around carbon offsets and more local consultation.

Digging deep in Northern Australia for voice, climate
April 19, 2023 12:11 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFederal minister Madeleine King says support by the resources industry for the voice to parliament is "one small way" to help heal past injustices.

Man charged with murdering Sydney underworld figure
April 19, 2023 11:46 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSDetectives have charged a man with murdering former Lone Wolf bikie Yusuf Nazlioglu, who was gunned down in the car park of his Sydney apartment last year.

Daniel Andrews labels damning report 'educational'
April 19, 2023 11:36 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSDaniel Andrews' government staff exerted pressure on health bureaucrats to award a lucrative contract to a union, but no corrupt conduct has been found by IBAC.

Off-duty cop lied in attempt to cover up assault
April 19, 2023 11:16 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn off-duty police officer who assaulted a man and later lied to investigators has been given a suspended jail sentence and community service.

One-of-a-kind Indigenous necklace back after 200 years
April 19, 2023 10:56 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn Aboriginal red ochre necklace taken from Tasmania 200 years ago has returned to the island as part of a museum display.

Albanese defends voice over High Court concerns
April 19, 2023 10:56 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe prime minister says the Indigenous voice proposal is 'legally sound' as he faces opposition calls for a rethink of the referendum plan.

Anzac legacy is being passed on to 'Little Diggers'
April 19, 2023 10:56 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSIn the lead-up to Anzac Day, former governor-general and defence chief Sir Peter Cosgrove has met with excited pre-schoolers to pass on the Anzac spirit.

Gloomy depiction of veteran trauma earns art honour
April 19, 2023 10:53 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSSydney artist Andrew Tomkins has won the 2023 Gallipoli Art Prize for his work Ray's Room, a depiction of his veteran uncle's refuge from the trauma of war.

'Bizarre' allegations sprinkled with 'lies': Mehajer
April 19, 2023 10:52 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe former deputy mayor of a since-merged Sydney council asked a jury not to place weight on his current circumstances or let his "notoriety" influence them.

Dad challenges life sentence for cold blooded killings
April 19, 2023 10:47 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Melbourne father has challenged the two life sentences he received for the cold-blooded murders of his estranged daughter and her husband.

Man in wig disguise accused of $30k ATM skimming racket
April 19, 2023 10:43 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA man has been charged after police discovered skimming devices at his property, along with wigs and clothing disguises, allegedly used to steal $30,000.

Woodside could pump safeguard mechanism for gas credits
April 19, 2023 10:41 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSGas giant Woodside Energy is being urged to rethink expansion plans or face a carbon emissions bill estimated at more than $60 billion by mid-century.

Brett Stewart to face court for cocaine possession
April 19, 2023 10:34 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSRetired NRL player Brett Stewart will appear in Manly Local Court next month charged with cocaine possession.

Protester struck during union action
April 19, 2023 10:29 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA man has been hit by a truck while protesting at a union action at waste company Cleanaway's Malaga operations in Perth on Wednesday.

Embattled casino group Star to sack 500 staff
April 19, 2023 09:52 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSStar Entertainment Group will let go of 500 staff and freeze the salaries of others amid a "significant and rapid deterioration in operating conditions".

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