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Study looks for toxic chemicals in food packaging
April 04, 2023 09:18 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSScientists believe they'll find a family of toxic, so-called "forever chemicals" in next-generation food packaging used in Australia.

Youth gangs banned from Sydney Royal Easter Show
April 04, 2023 09:15 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPolice are cracking down on "post code gangs" at Sydney's Royal Easter Show, banning more than 30 youths attending the family event after a teen was stabbed.

Mortgage holder confidence cools ahead of RBA decision
April 04, 2023 09:03 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSConfidence among those paying off a home loan has taken another hit in the lead-up to another cash rate call that could add more to their monthly repayments.

Backing grows for TikTok ban on government devices
April 04, 2023 08:52 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA potential ban of social media app TikTok on government-issued devices has been supported by the federal opposition and a leading cyber security expert.

AUKUS must seek more collaboration to avoid 'cosy' tag
April 04, 2023 08:29 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralia, the UK and the US must bring more countries into the AUKUS fold to counter authoritarian powers' technological edge, a former UK intelligence argues.

Trailblazing women on screen at Goddess exhibition
April 04, 2023 08:29 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSMae West's platform heels and Madonna's Material Girl on vinyl are part of a world premiere exhibition looking at women in film.

Australia, China officials meet over trade sanctions
April 04, 2023 08:28 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA round of trade talks is being held between Australian and Chinese officials as Canberra works to ease diplomatic tensions with Beijing.

Public servants' wages boosted under policy change
April 04, 2023 07:44 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn updated wages policy for Victoria's public sector workers will see annual wage increases bumped up to 3 per cent, the government has announced.

Record heroin shipment seized in Queensland drug sting
April 04, 2023 07:42 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAuthorities have seized Queensland's largest heroin shipment as part of an operation targeting an international drug smuggling operation.

Liberal MP calls for free vote on Indigenous voice
April 04, 2023 07:37 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAhead of a key party room meeting about the Indigenous voice, Peter Dutton faces pressure to allow MPs a free vote on supporting the proposal.

Owen Wright forced to wait for Bells Beach swansong
April 04, 2023 07:35 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSOwen Wright's Bells Beach farewell is on hold for at least a day, with the the Rip Curl Pro having a lay day because of the conditions.

Reserve Bank NZ set for 11th straight rates hike
April 04, 2023 07:27 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand's central bank will release its latest monetary policy review on Wednesday, when it is expected to hike the official cash rate from 4.75 per cent.

New UK envoy says Australian republic 'inevitable'
April 04, 2023 06:45 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSBecoming a republic is "inevitable" but Australians are still proud to have King Charles as head of state, Australia's new high commissioner to the UK says.

Tyler Wright rapt as brother Owen prepares for swansong
April 03, 2023 10:51 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSTyler Wright will have a big few days at Bells Beach, defending her event title and watching her brother Owen surf professionally for the last time.

Dingo attacks young girl swimming in Fraser Island
April 03, 2023 07:28 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA young girl has been flown to hospital after she was bitten on her head and hands by a dingo while swimming at Queensland's Fraser Island.

Man charged with threatening to kill pregnant woman
April 03, 2023 06:34 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSCharges against a 47-year-old Melbourne man include making threats to kill and criminal damage over an incident involving a pregnant woman at a service station.

Sun blinded P-plate driver before fatal motorbike crash
April 03, 2023 06:24 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA motorbike-riding elderly woman died when a P-plate driver blinded by the sun slammed his ute into her, but a coroner has declined to make any recommendations.

Newly-elected NSW premier unveils fresh start ministry
April 03, 2023 06:05 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSNSW Premier Chris Minns has revealed his new cabinet, where for the first time in the state's history there will be an equal mix of men and women.

Malka Leifer awaits sentence on sex abuse charges
April 03, 2023 06:00 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSEx-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer is waiting to hear how long she will spend in prison after a jury found her guilty of sexually abusing two sisters.

Service NSW breach exposes personal customer data
April 03, 2023 05:34 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSService NSW says a privacy breach that exposed customer data is not the result of a cyber attack and was isolated to customers logged in on its website.

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