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Budget funding boost for projects tackling disadvantage
May 05, 2023 11:23 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSHow Australia tackles disadvantage will be overhauled in the upcoming federal budget with funding for local organisations trying to address the problem.

Bail eased for teen driver in crash that killed five
May 05, 2023 11:23 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSBail conditions have been softened to help the parents of Tyrell Edwards accused of driving a ute at high speed into two trees, killing five school students.

Fire still burns for surf queen Sally Fitzgibbons
May 05, 2023 11:20 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSSally Fitzgibbons says missing the World Surf League mid-season cut and also Olympic selection rocked her, but she's ready to fight her way back to the top.

Catholic school can't stop case after child abuser dies
May 05, 2023 11:14 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA civil case seeking damages from a Catholic school over alleged child abuse over 50 years ago will go on despite the accused paedophile teacher dying in jail.

Bushfires a brutal blow for threatened Aussie frogs
May 05, 2023 11:08 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA frog that makes a farting noise and another that keeps its tadpoles in "pockets" are amongst the Aussie amphibians hit hard by the Black Summer fires.

Local shares holding up against US bank scares
May 05, 2023 11:07 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe local share market is standing up on its own despite re-emerging concerns over regional banking issues in the United States.

More police, security for troubled Alice Springs
May 05, 2023 10:54 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe federal and Northern Territory government will spend $14 million over two years to fund more police and security measures in Alice Springs.

Racing stable fined for track rider's workplace death
May 05, 2023 10:46 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Victorian racing stable has been fined $350,000 over the death of apprentice jockey Mikaela Claridge who was thrown from a horse on a pitch black track.

No more surprises, judge warns gay hate inquiry
May 05, 2023 10:25 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe inquiry into a string of historical suspected LGBTQI hate crimes has been delayed after NSW police and lawyers clashed over document redactions.

A powerful voice in the bush, CWA tackles big issues
May 05, 2023 10:24 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Country Women's Association of NSW will focus on health and homelessness when 600 of its members meet in Bathurst for their annual conference this week.

Mourners gather to honour larrikin priest Father Bob
May 05, 2023 10:16 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPriest and social justice campaigner Father Bob Maguire will be remembered at a state funeral in Melbourne, including a tribute from broadcaster John Safran.

Man jailed for 22 years over mega cowhide meth haul
May 05, 2023 10:15 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Mexican national who helped arrange the import of 530kg of methamphetamine has been jailed for his role in a sophisticated international operation.

Albanese praises royals' commitment to public service
May 05, 2023 09:52 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to respect institutions such as the royal family as he praised King Charles' concerns about the future.

Professor's 15-year journey ends with $273m drug deal
May 05, 2023 09:44 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSChemical compounds developed by an Australian biotechnology company will be used to develop drugs treating schizophrenia, depression and dementia.

Federal minister cancels two Queensland coal projects
May 05, 2023 09:26 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe China Stone Coal and Range Coal projects have been cancelled because the companies involved have not being willing to show how they would protect nature.

'Grave fears' for paddler missing in Torres Strait
May 05, 2023 09:23 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe search for a man missing off Thursday Island has entered a third day after an unmanned outrigger canoe was found 100 metres from shore.

Fraudster to spend six years in jail for tax conspiracy
May 05, 2023 09:21 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPatrick Willmott will serve at least six years in prison for his role in the Plutus Payroll tax conspiracy, which defrauded more than $105 million from the ATO.

US, Australian military aid for Ukraine on the table
May 05, 2023 09:18 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSFurther Ukrainian aid in the federal budget and a combined support package between Canberra and Washington could be unveiled as soon as the end of the month.

Foreign student dies after Darwin home invasion
May 05, 2023 08:58 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA 23-year-old Bangladeshi student has died in hospital from injuries he sustained during a break-in at his home in Darwin's north.

Treasurer trains on budget balance as debt bill soars
May 05, 2023 08:26 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe federal budget is under pressure from several fast-growing spending items, including the cost of servicing nearly $1 trillion in debt.

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