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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.

FYI Resources’ (ASX:FYI) December quarter marked by HPA project developments
February 08, 2023 10:58 AM AEDT| By Shwetambri ChauhanHighlights,FYI Resources and Alcoa, the joint development partners, continued to advance their high purity alumina (HPA) project in the December quarter.,The company became a member of the United Nations Global Compact and secured an R&D incentive re...

Suncorp rains down dividends despite La Nina challenge
February 08, 2023 10:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSInsurance and banking group Suncorp announced bumper dividends for investors, posting large earnings in the face of increased claim costs caused by La Nina.

Trial begins for ex-Orthodox principal Malka Leifer
February 08, 2023 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA trial has started for former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer who is accused of sexually abusing three young women between 2003 and 2007.

Australia Post hits 'crossroads' as letter losses soar
February 08, 2023 10:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia Post says it lost $189.7 million delivering letters in the first half, as letter volumes fall while the cost of delivering them rises.

Spare uni beds to be converted to emergency housing
February 08, 2023 10:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSUniversity lodgings in Brisbane will be converted into emergency accommodation for people desperate for housing amid high rents and low vacancy rates.

NT senators tell of family impacts of alcohol abuse
February 08, 2023 10:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs debate continues on alcohol bans in the NT, both of the territory's senators have shared emotional stories of the impact of alcohol in communities.

Melbourne Theatre Company's Sunday breaks records
February 08, 2023 10:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnthony Weigh's new play Sunday has broken Melbourne Theatre Company's records for post-opening ticket sales.

Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) executes agreement to sell remaining stake in Lake Johnston Lithium Project
February 08, 2023 10:37 AM AEDT| By ManishaHighlights,Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) has entered into a binding agreement with Charger Metals for the sale of its remaining 30% interest in the Lake Johnston Lithium Project.,As consideration for the transaction, Charger Metals will issue 7 million...

Car industry crashes past climate target amid warnings
February 08, 2023 10:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSResearch shows the automotive industry could exceed its 1.5-degree climate target by 75 per cent and electric vehicles alone will not meet the goal.

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