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Abbatoir footage release puts spotlight on pig welfare
March 28, 2023 04:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe peak body for pork farmers says its committed to animal welfare after footage emerged appearing to show distressed pigs at abattoirs.
Temporary migrants to be granted more workplace rights
March 28, 2023 04:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGreater labour protection will be afforded to temporary migrant workers in legislation to be introduced by the federal government.
Malka Leifer abuse jury push on for verdicts
March 28, 2023 04:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJurors considering the sexual abuse case against Jewish ultra-Orthodox former school principal Malka Leifer have been urged to push following a deadlock.
QR codes could unlock lower-cost payments, says RBA
March 28, 2023 04:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Reserve Bank wants to drive down retail transaction costs by fostering competition and innovation, with QR-code based transactions one option on the table.
Vulnerable Australians to wait months for housing fund
March 28, 2023 03:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA promised $10 billion housing fund is stalling in federal parliament as the Greens and crossbenchers push for a more ambitious plan to tackle the crisis.
Underworld figure Marrogi appeals murder conviction
March 28, 2023 03:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConvicted killer George Marrogi's lawyers claim he did not pull the trigger and shoot dead a man at a Melbourne shopping plaza, after he launched an appeal.
Weekly surprise hospital visits for NSW health minister
March 28, 2023 03:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn expert panel will report by July on ways to slash the NSW hospital waiting list as the new health minister promises surprise hospital visits every week.
Child killer's ex-friend slams parole for accomplice
March 28, 2023 03:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAlison Anderson, who'd been a friend of a woman who murdered her child, has described the decision to parole her accomplice as "one big kick in the gut".
'Great idea': Why union boss backs four-day work week
March 28, 2023 02:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA trial for a four-day work week at full pay for Australian workers has been spruiked as a "great idea" by the union movement.
Minns era begins in NSW with nail-biting wait on seats
March 28, 2023 02:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSChris Minns has been sworn in as NSW premier but is tipped to lead a minority Labor government as the count continues in several close seats.
Queensland moves to slow pace of residential rent hikes
March 28, 2023 02:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland government's move to reduce the frequency of rent increases has been welcomed by social service advocates but panned by the real estate sector.
Unions question Labor over AUKUS nuclear submarines
March 28, 2023 02:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's union movement has criticised plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, declaring support for a "nuclear free defence policy".
Australian shares rally on 3 big takeover deals
March 28, 2023 02:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local bourse has finished one per cent higher on M&A activity involving Origin Energy, United Malt Group and Liontown Resources.
Spending slows as households start to shut up shop
March 28, 2023 02:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSpiralling living costs and rising interest rates have kept discretionary spending subdued, new retail data shows.
NSW task force appointed to slash wait for surgery
March 28, 2023 02:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPremier Chris Minns has appointed a new task force to tackle the surgery backlog in NSW public hospitals to help the 100,000 people waiting for operations.
Housing fund hits wall as crossbench turns the screws
March 28, 2023 01:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA $10 billion housing future fund needs the support of the Greens and crossbenchers to pass, but Labor has yet to budge on amendments.
New Zealand lengthening detention for maritime arrivals
March 28, 2023 01:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe New Zealand immigration minister is toughening laws on detaining asylum seekers who arrive by sea, with the government introducing a "mass arrivals" bill.
Conservative shows hand for NSW Liberal leadership role
March 28, 2023 01:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConservative Tanya Davies has thrown her hat into the ring to become the deputy leader of the NSW Liberals, with at least three MPs eyeing off the top job.
Stricken ship late to alert authorities in close call
March 28, 2023 01:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe master of a bulk carrier which almost crashed into the NSW coast took almost an hour to notify authorities that the ship's engine had failed, a report says.
Guardrails and guidelines as AI embeds itself deeper
March 28, 2023 01:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSExperts have released guidelines on using artificial intelligence with opinion divided on whether the technology will kill jobs or accelerate the economy.
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