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Cyclone Gabrielle toll now at seven in New Zealand

February 17, 2023 09:54 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Two new deaths have been confirmed in New Zealand in the past 24 hours, including a volunteer firefighter and a person who died in floodwaters.

Paralysing infection may have caused native duck deaths

February 17, 2023 09:54 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Wildlife Victoria believes avian botulism likely caused the deaths of hundreds of ducks in Bells Swamp in central Victoria.

Investigation launched into Veronica Nelson lawyer

February 17, 2023 09:43 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A barrister tasked with assisting Indigenous woman Veronica Nelson is facing a complaint and investigation from the Victorian Legal Services Commissio...

Personal connection for Aussie in Turkey quake mission

February 17, 2023 09:30 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

As the death toll rises from the Turkey earthquake, an Australian rescue crew continues the tough task of body recovery in one of the hardest-hit citi...

Bushfire hits homes and buildings in Port Lincoln

February 17, 2023 09:26 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A bushfire has damaged at least six homes and industrial buildings in Port Lincoln on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

Woman charged after alleged attempted murder of worker

February 17, 2023 09:24 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A 35-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the alleged attempted murder of a retail store worker in Hobart.

A party with purpose as WorldPride kicks off in Sydney

February 17, 2023 09:16 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

As WorldPride kicks into full force, members of Sydney's LGBTQI community are remembering how far they've come and how far they have to go.

Scientists dive into the weeds to explore emerging crop

February 17, 2023 09:16 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Hundreds of scientists and industry experts will gather to discuss the untapped potential of seaweed in Australia and around the world.

NSW ambos set for rally in furious call for equal pay

February 17, 2023 09:12 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

NSW paramedics will rally outside the office of the NSW deputy premier as they call for equal pay with their interstate counterparts in "five weeks of...

RBA boss defends interest rate hikes at inquiry hearing

February 17, 2023 09:07 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has reiterated the need for further interest rate increases following softer-than-expected jobs data for January.

Rising temperatures to leave Australians sweltering

February 17, 2023 08:40 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for large parts of the country as temperatures rise to above 40 degrees Celsius.

Health advocate puts hand up for Labor in by-election

February 17, 2023 08:39 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Mary Doyle will take a second tilt at the federal seat of Aston for Labor at an upcoming by-election sparked by the retirement of Liberal MP Alan Tudg...

Landmark joint funding deal inked for 2032 Olympics

February 17, 2023 08:16 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A landmark $7 billion deal between the federal and Queensland governments will has been reached for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

Mysterious high country shooting unsolved six years on

February 17, 2023 07:59 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

One of northeast Victoria's biggest mysteries remains unsolved six years after an elderly cyclist was gunned down while riding along a remote trail.

Australia, PNG on track to ink security deal

February 17, 2023 07:58 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Australian and Papua New Guinea ministers will meet to discuss security challenges, increasing access to labour schemes and expanding the NRL into the...

Explosion in high-paid NSW public servants costs $800m

February 17, 2023 07:56 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The wage bill for taxpayer-funded senior executives is nearly $800 million a year more that it was in 2010, with hiring outstripping that for teachers...

Morrison urges China pressure, praises own efforts

February 17, 2023 07:31 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Scott Morrison will use a speech to spruik his efforts to call out "bullying" by the Chinese government and urge further pressure on human rights abus...

Flood victims given marching orders from Victorian site

February 17, 2023 07:26 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Dozens of flood victims at an emergency accommodation site in Melbourne have been told they have to move on, but the government insists they'll be reh...

Perrottet backs ban on 'harmful' gay conversion

February 17, 2023 07:13 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Dominic Perrottet says he will support a ban "harmful" gay conversion practices in NSW after the state election next month, regardless of who is in po...

New Zealander walks 70km to get cyclone help

February 17, 2023 06:47 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Fire and Emergency New Zealand say a man walked 70km to give search a rescue teams a list of people that needed help in Cyclone Gabrielle.

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