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Regional road funding in focus ahead of federal budget
March 30, 2023 04:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs Treasurer Jim Chalmers gears up for his second budget in May, the federal opposition wants to ensure roads and regional communities are prioritised.

History made as voice referendum proposal presented
March 30, 2023 03:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralians will vote on enshrining an Indigenous voice by the end of the year as federal parliament sets the formal wheels in motion for a referendum.

Police mocked then fatally shot mentally ill man
March 30, 2023 03:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn officer disparaged a knife-wielding man, diagnosed with schizophrenia, before a police unit stormed his home and shot him three times, an inquest has heard.

Forrest says China can eliminate emissions by 2030s
March 30, 2023 03:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSChina can help the world decarbonise within years, not decades, through international joint ventures, green hydrogen champion Andrew Forrest says.

Labor tells wages umpire low-paid must not go backwards
March 30, 2023 02:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Albanese government will advocate for a wage lift that stops low-paid workers going backwards as business groups worry about higher wage bills.

The benefits of hiring 'on the spectrum'
March 30, 2023 02:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFrom labourer to star actor, Michael Theo says his Asperger's has been a boon for his career, and can be for others on the spectrum if they're given the chance.

Woman accused of shooting two people denied bail
March 30, 2023 02:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSKarleeah Marie Jensen has claimed a sawn-off shot gun accidentally fired, injuring two people including a 16-year-old girl, in a Queensland hotel room.

NT law reforms target knife crime and alcohol
March 30, 2023 02:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NT government has passed bail law and alcohol reforms targeting assault-related crime following the fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker in Darwin.

No seatbelt, helmet in fatal farming ATV crash
March 30, 2023 02:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA coroner investigating the death of a semi-retired Tasmanian farmer in an ATV crash has found he wasn't wearing a seatbelt or helmet.

Minister 'wolf in sheep's clothing' with young boys
March 30, 2023 02:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMilton Orkopoulos lured young boys in as a "wolf in sheep's clothing" before sexually abusing them in exchange for cash and drugs, a jury has heard.

Refinery to make greener aviation fuel from farm waste
March 30, 2023 02:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA refinery turning agricultural by-products such as sugarcane into eco-friendly aviation fuel could open in Queensland next year with a new funding deal struck.

Nudity, laser teddy bear, Indigenous art at Dark Mofo
March 30, 2023 02:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHobart winter festival Dark Mofo has released an eclectic program of musical acts, installations and performances to celebrate its 10th event.

Giddey gets Thunder home as NBA Play-In push continues
March 30, 2023 02:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAussie Josh Giddey has helped Oklahoma City to a crucial win over Detroit in the race for the NBA post-season, but compatriot Josh Green's Dallas were beaten.

Clocks turn back for the end of daylight saving
March 30, 2023 02:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDaylight saving comes to an end on Sunday, as much of Australia's southeast coast enjoys a well deserved sleep in.

Pollution crackdown hits biggest emitters as laws pass
March 30, 2023 02:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSChanges to the safeguard mechanism putting a hard cap on pollution from big emitters have passed the parliament.

Sydney's Vivid to go underground for tunnel lightshow
March 30, 2023 01:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAlmost a kilometre of disused railway tunnels will be transformed with lasers, robotics and electronic dance music in Sydney's annual light festival.

How autonomous drones could soon take off on the land
March 30, 2023 01:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDrone companies say autonomous machines could be the next big thing in Australian agriculture, while the appetite among producers is increasing.

Peak union wants wage boost for lowest-paid workers
March 30, 2023 01:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore than two million workers on minimum and award wages should get a seven per cent pay rise to keep up with the rising cost of living, the ACTU argues.

National orphanage museum finds a permanent home
March 30, 2023 01:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian Orphanage Museum is being officially opened in Geelong, acknowledging the plight of children raised in out-of-home care.

Student pilot missed safe landing areas before crash
March 30, 2023 01:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe helicopter that crashed into Melbourne homes had lost power while ascending and its student pilot missed two safe areas for landing, a report has found.

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