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Paranoia or sadism behind hammer attack on escort
February 08, 2023 12:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man who brutally attacked a sex worker with a hammer at a Sydney hotel did so because of sadomasochistic fantasies or paranoid delusions, a court has heard.

Regional people's healthcare woes ignored: Greens
February 08, 2023 12:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHealthcare in the bush is not up to par and people feel "abandoned", the NSW Greens say, as they announce they will fight for a regional health watchdog.

New Zealand police reveal massive cocaine haul
February 08, 2023 12:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore than three tonnes of cocaine, which New Zealand authorities believe was bound for Australia, has been picked up in the Pacific Ocean.

Push for NSW property tax reform triggers war of words
February 08, 2023 12:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTreasurer Matt Kean has defended forecasting a $924 million gain in property taxes before the controversial policy has passed parliament.

Jail over plan to import cocaine for 'ridiculous' cash
February 08, 2023 11:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTwo business owners aged in their 50s have been jailed for attempting to possess 33 kilograms of cocaine in Brisbane while being tracked by police.

Haranga Resources (ASX:HAR) identifies numerous uranium anomalies at Saraya
February 08, 2023 11:51 AM AEDT| By Shwetambri ChauhanHighlights,Haranga Resources (ASX:HAR) is riding high with encouraging results from a regional sampling programme covering mostly the northern portion of its Saraya permit.,The initial results have highlighted numerous uranium anomalies extending ove...

BHP worker dies after being hit by train in WA's north
February 08, 2023 11:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBHP has suspended its Western Australian iron ore operations for 24 hours after a worker was hit by a train and killed at a rail yard in Port Hedland.

Drug study seeks to combat ovarian cancer chemotherapy
February 08, 2023 11:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSResearchers in Queensland will lead a study into a tablet form of treatment for ovarian cancer, which could offer an alternative option to chemotherapy.

Paid parental leave changes to further gender equality
February 08, 2023 11:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe first of several changes to the paid parental leave scheme aim to increase gender equality and have been backed by all sides of parliament.

Australian island battening down for tropical cyclone
February 08, 2023 11:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA tropical low off the Queensland coast is expected to form into a cyclone and further intensify into a category three storm as it approaches Norfolk Island.

NSW hospitals choked with elderly waiting for aged care
February 08, 2023 11:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says it's time for national reform of the healthcare system, including the NDIS, aged care and the GP network.

Australian stocks gain ground on signs of dovish Fed
February 08, 2023 11:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe S&P/ASX200 has risen 0.3 per cent after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell struck a moderate tone in a question-and-answer session in Washington.

Pick-your-own adventure as sunflower season blooms
February 08, 2023 11:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWhile commercial sunflower crops are grown for oils and stock feed, some farmers are finding fun in the field as Australia's eastern states burst into bloom.

Western Sydney ice rink secures funding lifeline
February 08, 2023 11:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA popular ice rink in Sydney's west has been rescued from ruin after the NSW government granted funding to repair its roof and make other improvements.

Court told terrorist detention order 'likely negligent'
February 08, 2023 11:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLawyers for convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika are arguing his continued detention after completing his prison sentence is a "deprivation of liberty".

Radiopharm (ASX:RAD) highlights IND approval and new agreements in December quarter report
February 08, 2023 11:13 AM AEDT| By Ankit SethiHighlights,Radiopharm received IND approval for the Phase 1 trial of its αVβ6 Integrin (RAD301) technology,Two agreements -- with NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes and ANSTO -- were also entered into during the December quarter,Radiopharm also achieved...

Aguia (ASX:AGR) issues update on Brazilian phosphate project
February 08, 2023 11:10 AM AEDT| By ManishaHighlights,Aguia Resources is gearing up to commence construction of its Brazilian phosphate project with advances on settlement route in the ongoing legal battle.,The firm is taking the steps required to close the Public Civil Action (PCA) relating...

Thieves swipe rare orchids from WA conservation garden
February 08, 2023 11:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSUp to 900 of Western Australia's rarest orchids have been stolen from a conservation garden in a devastating blow for two species teetering on the brink.

Australia hosts Asia forum to tackle trafficking
February 08, 2023 11:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSoutheast Asian and Pacific nations will come together in Australia to discuss regional issues including people smuggling and human trafficking.

Brumby cull to continue, animal advocates mull appeal
February 08, 2023 11:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA controversial brumby cull in the Victorian high country is free to continue after a failed legal bid to outlaw the practice.

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