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PM brushes off voice legal fears as 'scare campaign'
March 29, 2023 12:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese claims a scare campaign on the voice is similar to what occurred before the apology to the Stolen Generations.

Minns flags health overhaul and fish kill review
March 29, 2023 12:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW Premier Chris Minns visited the town of Menindee to see the impact of a major fish kill and flagged an overhaul of the state's stretched health system.

Greens politicians targeted by alleged email threats
March 29, 2023 12:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTwo senior Greens politicians were sent emails by a Sydney man allegedly threatening death or serious harm, court documents say.

Climate activist succeeds with more lenient sentence
March 29, 2023 12:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Blockade Australia protester who dangled himself above a rail line at a gas and petroleum port in Sydney has successfully appealed his sentence.

Former Hillsong leader allegedly caught drink driving
March 29, 2023 12:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe former leader of global Pentecostal megachurch Hillsong was allegedly caught driving under the influence in the US.

New powers for Qld police in knife crackdown
March 29, 2023 12:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Queensland laws expanding random search powers by police have been passed by state parliament.

Call to unplug electricity networks' super profits
March 29, 2023 12:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWith households facing soaring bills, state and federal governments have been urged to crack down on power networks accused of making "supernormal profits".

ASX erases losses on more signs of easing inflation
March 29, 2023 11:48 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market was basically flat at midday, having eradicated its losses after an inflation readout for February came in cooler than expected.

People showing Nazi symbols in Qld, Tasmania face jail
March 29, 2023 11:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland and Tasmania are set to follow Victoria and NSW in banning Nazi symbols amid strong concerns about a recent Neo-Nazi protest in Melbourne.

Fewer kids in detention but more support needed
March 29, 2023 11:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian Institute of Health and Welfare youth justice report shows the number of kids in contact with the criminal justice system is falling.

Aussie Eurovision metal guitarist shreds migraine myths
March 29, 2023 11:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFor Voyager guitarist Simone Dow, who suffers from chronic migraines, the road to representing Australia at the Eurovision contest has been a long-held goal.

Home where teen was allegedly tortured burnt down
March 29, 2023 11:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA home where a teenage girl was allegedly tortured in southeast Queensland has been burnt to the ground.

'We are so sorry': PM apologises to Vietnam veterans
March 29, 2023 10:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's Vietnam veterans have been awarded medallions in recognition of their service as the prime minister apologised for their treatment.

Building evacuated after grenades, firearms surrendered
March 29, 2023 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn emergency declaration is in place on the Gold Coast after firearms and grenades were surrendered at an office building.

Inflation slows ahead of crunch interest rates decision
March 29, 2023 10:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSInflation has moderated to 6.8 per cent in the 12 months to February, down from 7.4 per cent in January.

Farmers turn up dial on improving digital connections
March 29, 2023 10:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFarming and community groups have headed to Canberra to demand better digital connectivity for regional and rural Australia.

Australia's love for utes and SUVs driving emissions
March 29, 2023 10:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia is one of the world's biggest petrol consumers but could save $13 billion in petrol costs each year by adopting moderate changes, a new report says.

Coalition senators fight Labor climate bill to the end
March 29, 2023 10:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDebate on the safeguard mechanism is heating up with the government forcing a vote on the climate legislation, angering the opposition.

Head of Fire Rescue Victoria steps down
March 29, 2023 10:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe head of Fire Rescue Victoria has returned to Canada and stepped down due to significant health issues within his family.

Aussie leukaemia discovery path to better outcomes
March 29, 2023 10:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA world-first discovery by Australian researchers could lead to better treatments for aggressive leukaemia as well as other therapy-resistant diseases.

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