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Man's revenge killing of colleague over council sacking
March 24, 2023 11:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA coroner is investigating gun permit laws after an ex-council worker used a NSW licence to get a shotgun in Victoria to kill a former colleague.

Sydney photographer admits to child abuse material
March 24, 2023 11:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn amateur photographer has agreed the photos he took of an underage girl were child abuse material and so were the thousands of images and videos police found.

Police officer granted new trial in teen slapping case
March 24, 2023 11:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA South Australian police officer, found guilty of slapping a teenager, has won a new trial on an assault charge after an appeal to the Supreme Court.

Jury dismissed in woman's bathtub murder trial
March 24, 2023 11:30 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA jury has been discharged, unable to reach a verdict on whether Melbourne man Andrew Baker murdered his girlfriend Sarah Gatt and left her body in a bathtub.

Annie Louey promises her latest standup is comedy gold
March 24, 2023 11:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnnie Louey's Gold is one of more than 600 shows on as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Four arrests over $1.7m cybercrime laundering operation
March 24, 2023 11:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe accused face charges relating to laundering proceeds from more than 15 sophisticated cybercrime attacks targeting businesses and Facebook Marketplace users.

Omega, Robinhood kitchen appliance brands to close
March 24, 2023 11:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSShriro Holdings, which sold imported ovens, cooktops, dishwashers under the Omega brand since 1981, is closing the loss-making business in Australia.

More to housing crisis help than future fund: minister
March 24, 2023 10:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Albanese government assures it is investing significantly in the housing crisis and the Housing Australian Future Fund is just one piece of the puzzle.

Room for improvement in ballooning prison system
March 24, 2023 10:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA review of Victoria's adult prisons has found a strong argument for reform to improve safety for inmates and staff and step up rehabilitation prospects.

The digital shows taking art's superstars to the masses
March 24, 2023 10:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDigital art of world-renowned artists have captured the imaginations of many Australians, bringing thousands to exhibitions without importing a single painting.

Chris Dawson to face trial over relationship with teen
March 24, 2023 10:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSChris Dawson, a former sports teacher, will face a trial over allegations of carnal knowledge regarding a relationship with a high school student in the 1980s.

Rape conviction of Blue Mountains teen overturned
March 24, 2023 10:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA NSW teenager sentenced for sexually assaulting and choking a fellow high school student has successfully overturned his conviction on appeal.

Companies paying "lip service" to sustainability
March 24, 2023 10:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe former boss of global giant Unilever says companies are paying "lip service" to sustainability, while regenerative agriculture must be made more appealing.

Why bosses should think twice before after-hours emails
March 24, 2023 10:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFlexible working should not mean fielding late-night messages, which makes it difficult for staff to switch off, researchers say.

Health worker claims 'everyone' took private docs home
March 24, 2023 10:01 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSChief health officer Brett Sutton's ex-assistant has launched legal action claiming she was threatened with the sack after taking home confidential documents.

Truck driver dies in fiery crash on NSW north coast
March 24, 2023 10:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA truck driver has died after his B-double crashed and burst into flames on an off-ramp of the Pacific Motorway on the NSW north coast.

Labor hits winnable seats as Libs sandbag heartland
March 24, 2023 09:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA day out from the NSW election both leaders are on a blitz across Sydney as they seek to win over undecided voters and firm up support in key electorates.

Guardian of grammar enjoys internet's writing evolution
March 24, 2023 09:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSUS grammar and style guru Benjamin Dreyer is excited about appearing on the opening night of the Melbourne Writers Festival in his first visit to Australia.

Business activity cools as rate rises continue to bite
March 24, 2023 09:40 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrivate sector activity is softening as rising interest rates, high inflation and softer economic conditions erode demand.

Teacher ostracised for sexual relationship with student
March 24, 2023 09:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA teacher who had sex with a student has been ordered to complete 300 hours of work by a judge who labelled as "extreme" her treatment in the community.

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