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Major phase out of South Australian coal-based steel
April 04, 2023 11:51 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSLiberty Steel is set to dump coal-based steelmaking at Whyalla in South Australia with a major investment in electrical and hydrogen-powered alternatives.

Penny yet to drop for Labor on emissions action: Bandt
April 04, 2023 11:43 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSGreens leader Adam Bandt says the recent safeguard changes should only be the first step to reducing the country's emissions.

Australian, Chinese officials meet over trade sanctions
April 04, 2023 11:36 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA round of trade talks is being held between Australian and Chinese officials as Canberra works to ease diplomatic tensions with Beijing.

Eviction killer filmed digging graves for his victim
April 04, 2023 11:21 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Melbourne man who killed a friend's housemate after being enlisted to help evict him was captured on videos digging graves for his victim's body.

Convicted brothel rapist wins retrial after appeal
April 04, 2023 11:14 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA retrial has been ordered for a Melbourne businessman jailed for raping a sex worker after he successfully appealed his rape conviction.

Extension granted for Tassie child abuse inquiry report
April 04, 2023 11:10 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSTasmania's inquiry into child sexual abuse in government institutions has been granted a four-month extension for its final report.

Traditional owners ask banks to reconsider Santos loan
April 04, 2023 11:09 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSActivist lawyers have sent human rights complaints to a dozen banks that helped Santos finance its offshore Barossa project.

TikTok banned on all federal government devices
April 04, 2023 10:55 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAttorney-General Mark Dreyfus says TikTok will be banned on all Commonwealth government devices following advice from national security agencies.

Aust markets remain static ahead of RBA rates decision
April 04, 2023 10:47 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Australian Securities Exchange has had a muted run ahead of the central bank's interest rates decision being handed down.

Government response delays Vic truth-telling inquiry
April 04, 2023 10:45 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSVictoria's truth-telling inquiry is holding another directions hearing after the state government failed to meet its evidence deadlines.

Fatal crash cop on trial for negligent driving
April 04, 2023 10:39 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSCop Matthew Kelly is facing a new negligent driving charge after a jury found him not guilty of manslaughter when he fatally struck a motorcyclist mid-pursuit.

Police hoping luck will help them find landfill remains
April 04, 2023 10:37 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPolice concede they will need some luck as they attempt to locate the remains of an alleged murder victim in an Adelaide landfill site.

Aussie ute drivers could save money and cut emissions
April 04, 2023 10:33 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA new report into Australians' love for utes has found drivers could save $42 million on fuel in a year by choosing the most efficient vehicles.

Clock ticking on use of TikTok on government devices
April 04, 2023 10:29 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA potential ban of social media app TikTok on government-issued devices has been supported by the federal opposition and a leading cyber security expert.

Crackdown on 'dark' internet design on the cards
April 04, 2023 10:29 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSSneaky web design tricks used by online providers to make it hard to cancel a subscription could be targeted to prevent a "race to the bottom in dodginess".

Jury persevering a week after Hayne trial's end
April 04, 2023 10:28 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe jury in Jarryd Hayne's trial received its last evidence over a week ago, but has been told to persevere by a judge after no unanimous verdict.

'Nature prescriptions' improve patient health: study
April 04, 2023 10:27 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSResearchers are pushing for "nature prescription" programs to encourage people to spend time outdoors to improve their blood pressure and mental health.

Teen charged with manslaughter over road death
April 04, 2023 10:25 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA 16-year-old boy is accused of playing a fatal role in the death of a man who was struck by a car after allegedly being chased onto a north Queensland road.

Bowen launches next phase of community battery funding
April 04, 2023 10:05 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSExpressions of interest have opened for $120 million in funding to build community batteries to ease pressure on bills and the electricity grid.

Australia helps in seizure of 98 tonnes of cocaine
April 04, 2023 09:46 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralia has taken part in an international mission to crack down on criminals working in the port supply chain, seizing 98 tonnes of cocaine.

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