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NSW cop charged with historical indecent assault
May 04, 2023 11:36 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA NSW policeman will appear in a Sydney court charged with indecently assaulting a woman almost a decade ago, when he was part of a specialist command team.

Accused terrorist 'not some psychopathic murderer'
May 04, 2023 11:31 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn alleged right-wing terrorist has said he took action because society had become a totalitarian technocracy and not because he wanted to "kill for thrills".

Indigenous water project delivers for local community
May 04, 2023 11:30 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Jubullum Community Water Project has helped a small Aboriginal community facing critical water challenges after a series of droughts, floods and bushfires.

Police officer improving after critical stab wounds
May 04, 2023 11:25 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA police officer stabbed in an incident at Crystal Brook in South Australia is continuing to improve after emergency surgery.

Man jailed for impersonating, stealing from father
May 04, 2023 11:23 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSJames Howard Tanks has been jailed after impersonating his father to gain access to his bank account and then spending almost $200,000 on drugs.

Government removes redress scheme restrictions
May 04, 2023 11:19 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe federal government has announced a raft of changes to make the national redress scheme more accessible.

Cricket staffer alleges drink was spiked before assault
May 04, 2023 11:19 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSMore evidence has been heard in the court case of Cricket Australia's former head of communications who's contesting charges of sexual touching without consent.

Bank shares stay low with Federal Reserve hike
May 04, 2023 11:17 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe local share market has managed to climb back from its morning losses induced by the overseas Federal Reserve rate hike overnight.

NAB shares slide despite profit lift
May 04, 2023 11:13 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSNational Australia Bank delivered a 17 per cent lift in interim profit, boosted by rising interest rates and higher business lending.

Mum 'speechless' after inquest ordered into son's death
May 04, 2023 11:08 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe mother of a young man hit and killed by a car driven by his partner is "elated" Tasmania's attorney-general has overruled a judge and ordered an inquest.

Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer hit by delay
May 04, 2023 11:05 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSRape-accused professional cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will press his prosecution for legal costs after his committal hearing was pushed out by two weeks.

Judge stunned at govt cutting tax fraudster's legal aid
May 04, 2023 10:56 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAdam Cranston helped divert more than $105 million from the tax office, but a judge is "profoundly unhappy" taxpayers will no longer fund his defence.

Attorney-general to be grilled at truth-telling inquiry
May 04, 2023 10:51 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAttorney-General Jaclyn Symes is set to face the Yoorrook commission as the government works to overhaul major elements of the justice system.

Mulga Bore brings red centre glam rock to Melbourne
May 04, 2023 10:40 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Mulga Bore Hard Rock Band - and their makeup - are the star attraction of the Yirramboi festival which starts in Melbourne.

Budget issues won't influence myki contract call: govt
May 04, 2023 10:35 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPublic Transport Minister Ben Carroll has rejected speculation Victoria's budget bottom line could lead the government to seek a cheap fix to the myki system.

Rio Tinto paints a bright future in energy transition
May 04, 2023 10:31 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSRio Tinto shareholders have been told the mining giant has a 'bright future' as it provides the minerals to build renewable energy technologies.

Vic councils inquiry to probe cost-shifting allegations
May 04, 2023 10:26 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSVictoria's Legislative Council will inquire into local government funding and service delivery following opposition accusations that Labor is buck-passing.

Ant colony can 'play dead' to keep safe
May 04, 2023 10:18 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSScientists working on Kangaroo Island say they came across a whole colony of ants that could "play dead" to avoid danger.

Plants, fungi and animals turning up on the dark web
May 04, 2023 10:15 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSUniversity of Adelaide researchers have identified a large number of plant and animal species being traded on the dark web.

Australian in Sudan told 'no baby passport, no return'
May 04, 2023 10:10 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn Australian woman stuck in Sudan with her eight-month-old baby says she's been told they can't come home unless the child has a passport.

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