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Former defence chief delivers 'urgent' military review
February 14, 2023 04:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA review of Australia's defence strategy has been handed over to the government following work by a former defence chief and minister.

Inquiry laments 'non-co-operation' of Perrottet brother
February 14, 2023 04:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA local councillor and the brother of NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet are yet to receive a summons to appear before a property developer parliamentary inquiry.

Media watchdog seeks more answers on Optus data breach
February 14, 2023 04:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian media watchdog has written to Optus requesting more information in its investigation of the telecommunications giant's data breach.

Greens flag support for proposed referendum law changes
February 14, 2023 04:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLaws to modernise Australia's referendum laws will have support from the Greens, paving the way for a vote to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Knicks end Simmons' run, Thybulle thrives for Blazers
February 14, 2023 04:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian Matisse Thybulle was prolific in his Portland debut, while compatriot Ben Simmons finally lost an NBA game against the New York Knicks.

Queensland study shows snakes can be good listeners
February 14, 2023 04:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian researchers have shown a lack of external ears is no barrier when it comes to the hearing abilities of snakes.

Garbo strike leaves Sydney stewing in its own stench
February 14, 2023 04:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSStriking garbage workers have left 35,000 bins uncollected in inner-Sydney, wreaking havoc on residents' sense of smell and hygiene.

Greens hold keys to success for affordable housing fund
February 14, 2023 04:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA $10 billion social and affordable housing plan promised by Labor will need Greens support to pass parliament and the minor party wants changes.

Gilmore, Wright among Aussie surfers to soar at Sunset
February 14, 2023 03:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWorld champion Steph Gilmore has led a charge of six Australian women through the Sunset Pro in Hawaii, while Jack Robinson must contest the elimination round.

Coal and gas bargaining chip for climate change policy
February 14, 2023 03:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Greens will support the government's changes to the safeguard mechanism, a key climate policy, if it agrees to stop new coal and gas projects.

Consumers fret over new year of interest rate hikes
February 14, 2023 03:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnother cash rate hike and suggestions of more to come has mortgage holders worried, with consumer confidence sinking to the lows of the pandemic.

Charlie Teo 'God' to patient who died after surgery
February 14, 2023 03:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man has told a disciplinary hearing into Charlie Teo that his wife never recovered after the star neurosurgeon operated on her brain tumour.

Landmark defence review handed to government
February 14, 2023 03:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA review of Australia's defence strategy has been handed over to the government following work by a former defence chief and minister.

Australian shares inch higher ahead of US CPI data
February 14, 2023 03:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian share market has finished up 0.2 per cent ahead of the release of another inflation readout in the US.

Emergency warnings as bushfires rage across Queensland
February 14, 2023 03:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSResidents in Queensland's Western Downs are bracing for the impact of multiple bushfires in the region, with a leave immediately warning near the town of Miles.

New Vic road rules target drivers distracted by devices
February 14, 2023 03:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew drivers will have to park to change a song and fully licensed drivers will be banned from touching loose phones under new Victorian road rules.

Rise in plastic trash reflects worrying consumer trend
February 14, 2023 03:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn annual report that details what clean-up volunteers are finding in the environment is further proof that Australia's plastics crisis is worsening.

Australian crews join rescue mission in Turkish city
February 14, 2023 03:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn Australian search and rescue crew hopes to replicate the rescues of two women and two children in the devastated Turkish city of Antakya.

Emergency doctors demand NSW health workforce boost
February 14, 2023 03:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSStaff retention packages are needed in the NSW healthcare system to keep patient waiting times from blowing out, emergency medicos have told the major parties.

Patient false hope claims as Teo hearing continues
February 14, 2023 03:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA medical disciplinary hearing for controversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo continues in Sydney after hearing allegations of patients being given false hope.

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