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Five teen girls arrested after Sydney police chase
April 18, 2023 06:43 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPolice say a 17-year-old girl was driving four other teens in a stolen car that led them on a high-speed pursuit in Sydney's west.

Indigenous legal services struggling to keep doors open
April 17, 2023 07:22 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSIndigenous legal centres are calling for emergency federal funding to service an increasing number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in need.

Two charged after early morning gunshot shock in Sydney
April 17, 2023 07:11 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSNSW Police have charged two of the five people arrested after officers cordoned off an apartment block in Sydney's southwest following reports of a gunshot.

Long operation to free worker's leg from factory drill
April 17, 2023 06:33 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA man is in hospital after crews worked to free his leg from a drill at a recycling factory in Adelaide.

Tensions high after guards injured in riot at WA prison
April 17, 2023 06:11 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSCorrectional officers feel unsafe after a guard was attacked over her keys and detainees rioted in the youth wing of a West Australian prison.

Porter Davis failure robs customers of deposits
April 17, 2023 05:52 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSPorter Davis customers left in limbo following the collapse of the home builder are questioning how the company failed to insure their builds.

Albanese to meet NZ counterpart Hipkins in Brisbane
April 17, 2023 05:31 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to announce changes to Australia's treatment of New Zealanders when he meets Kiwi PM Chris Hipkins.

Lawyer for jailed China consultant warns about spy law
April 17, 2023 05:07 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralian consultants working with China face prosecution under a rarely used foreign interference law, prominent barrister Bernard Collaery says.

Australian shares ascend to two-month high
April 17, 2023 04:42 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe ASX has finished up 0.3 per cent to close at its best level since February 16 after gaining ground for 10 out of the past 12 sessions.

Seven dead in horror morning on New Zealand roads
April 17, 2023 04:38 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFour separate crashes, including a campervan which burst into flames after hitting a barrier, have killed seven people in one morning in New Zealand.

New Zealand house prices see small uptick
April 17, 2023 04:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSHouse prices in New Zealand may reached the bottom of the cycle, with the release of new data showing a small uptick in March.

Boosting Solomons ties 'crucial' for Pacific prosperity
April 17, 2023 03:48 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAssistant Trade Minister Tim Ayres will use a speech at a business forum to outline the strengths of Australia's economic relationship with the Solomon Islands.

Needless rate hikes to usher consumer recession: report
April 17, 2023 03:43 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSStressed households and needless rate hikes will trigger a "consumer recession" and dampen Australia's outlook, economists at a major consultancy firm say.

Budget black hole prompts line by line review
April 17, 2023 03:28 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe NSW treasurer says he will be going through the budget "line by line" after departmental papers revealed a $7 billion black hole in the state's finances.

Liberal premier, ex-MP join calls for Indigenous voice
April 17, 2023 03:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFormer Liberal MP and ultramarathon runner Pat Farmer is setting off on a 14,000km trek around Australia to support an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Rail operator charged, faces big fine over fatal crash
April 17, 2023 03:09 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSQueensland's railway operator will not contest charges by the national regulator over a 2021 crash that left a locomotive driver dead.

Activists celebrate closure of AGL Liddell power plant
April 17, 2023 03:07 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSEnvironmental activists have welcomed the closure of AGL's Liddell power plant, but some still hold concerns over whether it can be reliably replaced.

Court stoush over Hillcrest inquest documents ongoing
April 17, 2023 03:02 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSTasmania's workplace safety regulator has taken legal action to prevent the coroner from accessing documents relating to the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy.

Lower the heat on regional tensions: Penny Wong
April 17, 2023 02:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSForeign Minister Penny Wong has argued for Indo-Pacific nations to work towards a strategic balance as competition intensifies between the US and China.

Rocker conquers debilitating stroke to find his voice
April 17, 2023 02:18 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAfter suffering a life-changing stroke, rock singer Stephen Cummings has returned to the music scene with a fresh sound and new lease on life.

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