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Liberals say 'no' to Indigenous voice in constitution
April 05, 2023 01:30 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Liberal Party will oppose an Indigenous voice in the constitution, but support a revised referendum to recognise Indigenous people and a legislated voice.

Further claims probed in Qatar strip search case
April 05, 2023 01:24 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFive Australian women allegedly forced to strip at gunpoint at Hamad Airport are examining whether they can bring further claims against a Qatar Airways entity.

'Fantastic opportunity' to fix Sydney's toll road mess
April 05, 2023 01:23 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSCongestion charges should be introduced to stop drivers being slugged with high tolls that push them onto local roads and make traffic worse, experts say.

Former NSW minister guilty again of abusing minors
April 05, 2023 01:14 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSEx-NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos has been found guilty of 26 counts of sexually abusing and supplying drugs to teenage boys.

Queensland, SA to ban TikTok on government devices
April 05, 2023 01:06 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSQueensland and South Australia will ban the use of TikTok on government devices amid security concerns but politicians are planning to keep their accounts.

Territory's chief minister coy on future of top cop
April 05, 2023 12:58 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSNorthern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has declined to confirm or deny whether Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker retains her confidence.

Explanation of voice can be improved, Qld premier says
April 05, 2023 12:52 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSQueensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will talk to the prime minister about how information on an Indigenous voice to parliament can be better explained.

Robot dogs and Yoko Ono feature in NGV's Triennial
April 05, 2023 12:45 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSRobot dogs will be trained to paint masterpieces as part of the Triennial at the National Gallery of Victoria, which also features the work of Yoko Ono.

Former NSW minister guilty of sexually abusing boys
April 05, 2023 12:43 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFormer NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos has been found guilty of 26 counts including sexually abusing and supplying drugs to teenaged boys.

NZ Reserve Bank hikes rates to 5.25 per cent
April 05, 2023 12:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSReserve Bank of New Zealand governor Adrian Orr has cited Cyclone Gabrielle as a reason behind a 50 basis point rise to the offical cash rate of 5.25 per cent.

Petrol company Viva buying On The Run chain for $1.15b
April 05, 2023 12:25 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSViva Energy has come to an agreement to buy South Australian convenience retailer OTR Group in a bid to grow its offerings to more than a thousand stores.

Biosecurity cracks emerge as risks to Australia grow
April 05, 2023 12:07 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralia's biosecurity is under the spotlight at a national forum in Canberra, with participants describing the system as vulnerable and overwhelmed.

O'Keefe on drug-driving charge after test results
April 05, 2023 11:59 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSEx-Seven Network personality Andrew O'Keefe has been charged after tests showed he was driving around Sydney's eastern suburbs with illicit drugs in his system.

PM says Liberal calls to delay referendum are absurd
April 05, 2023 11:57 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe prime minister is seeking bipartisan support for a referendum on an Indigenous voice but says the opposition is trying to undermine a 'yes' vote.

Australian shares flat at midday but goldminers shine
April 05, 2023 11:55 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe local share market was down 0.1 per cent at midday but some goldminers were hitting multi-year highs after the precious metal moved over $US2,000 an ounce.

Cleo Smith kidnapper Terence Kelly jailed for 13 years
April 05, 2023 11:50 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe man who admitted abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family's West Australian campsite has been sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison.

Officer who shot Indigenous teen will appeal dismissal
April 05, 2023 11:41 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSNorthern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe will appeal a police force decision to sack him, more than three years after he shot dead an Indigenous teen.

Country volunteer firies to don locally made uniforms
April 05, 2023 11:41 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSVictoria's volunteer firefighters will be wearing locally made flame-resistant protective clothing with the state government allocating $10m to its production.

Electric cars speed up but utes and SUVs dominate sales
April 05, 2023 11:39 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSElectric vehicles are continuing to make gains in Australia, according to new sales data, but the popularity of big utes and SUVs dominates.

Melbourne leads the way in global 'rewilding' push
April 05, 2023 11:38 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSMelbourne's arts precinct is set to be transformed by a mammoth urban garden, and designers are planning the ecosystem down to every detail.

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