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Greens want $200 vouchers for youth to revive NSW music

The NSW Greens want live music vouchers for the state's youth, in a Dine and Discover-type scheme they say will resuscitate live music venues.

Speaking more than one language can slow down dementia

Australian scientists have found that people who speak languages other than English can stave off the symptoms of dementia for longer than others.

Cop's car ramming trauma revealed, union demands action

A WA policeman suffered a fractured vertebrae when a driver rammed his paddy wagon, with the police union pushing for a new law to protect its members...

Fijian cane toad croaks it after arriving in Melbourne

A quick-thinking traveller from Melbourne has helped protect Australia's unique flora and flora from a hitch-hiking cane toad.

Coroner recommends police chase change after teen death

A coroner has recommended police cars be fitted with better equipment and improvements to officer training, after a teenage girl died in a police chas...

Finks bikies not guilty of Mongol 'revenge' shooting

Two Finks bikies have been found not guilty of the attempted murder of rival Mongols bikie Rocco Curra, in a shooting prosecutors argued was a revenge...

Vivid Sydney 2023 program inspired by 'mother nature'

This year's Vivid Sydney will add a brand new food component as it takes inspiration from mother nature for 23 days of lights, entertainment and ideas...

Class action launched against AFL over concussions

Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over concussion damage to former players over a near 40-year period.

'Missed opportunities' before police officer ambushed

Coroner Terry Ryan says there were missed opportunities before Queensland police officer Brett Forte was shot and killed by Ricky Maddison in 2017.

Green, Mavs beaten in NBA West battle against Memphis

Dallas' pursuit of playing in the NBA post-season has suffered a setback, superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving watching them lose 104-88 at home to...

Scientists aim to take carbon from lab to shop shelves

A team of scientists is experimenting with turning harmful gases into useful chemicals to reduce reliance on oil for making plastics and drugs.

ADF disaster response may not be sustainable in future

More intense and more frequent natural disasters could mean defence force clean-up efforts may not be sustainable, emergency chiefs have warned.

Tradie suffers neck injuries after scaffold fall

A tradie has neck injuries after plunging four metres onto concrete in Sydney's east, prompting warnings about the dangers of working with heights.

'No way to sugar coat' eye-watering nuclear subs spend

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says there needs to be a frank and honest conversation with the Australian people on the cost of the nation's submarine...

Business conditions still strong but confidence waning

Business conditions remain firmly in positive territory despite successive interest rate rises, although sentiment in the business community has dived...

Wide-ranging vaping probe targets use by children

Queensland parliament will probe the use of e-cigarettes and their contents and potential harms ahead of tougher smoking laws being introduced.

Drivers face shocking fines for 'ICEing' electric cars

Australian motorists face fines of up to $3200 for parking in electric vehicle charging spots after changes to laws in four states and territories.

Jennings loses appeal against paying ex-wife's damages

Former NRL player Michael Jennings will have to pay his ex-wife almost $500,000, plus the cost of defending his appeal against her successful lawsuit.

Three in four homes in Qld town damaged by flood

Flooding is continuing across Queensland's northwest with many communities facing the prospect of severe damage to their homes as well as stock losses...

State coroner investigates doctor over wife's death

A coroner is investigating whether a doctor was involved in the death of his wife, after the man sliced her throat open and delayed calling paramedics...