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Minister's 'whinge' about 'that female' ahead of arrest
March 23, 2023 03:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMilton Orkopoulos asked his wife to call his ministerial colleague in charge of police as he was taken into custody, an officer who arrested him says.

Woman's deleted texts in spotlight at Hayne rape trial
March 23, 2023 03:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA woman who alleges she was raped by former NRL player Jarryd Hayne is trustworthy because she's never tried to paint herself in a better light, prosecutor say.

Filling up NT jails not the answer to crime: legal body
March 23, 2023 03:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLegal services have cautioned against hasty bail reforms in the wake of a fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker.

Shopping centres rebound in full year with no lockdowns
March 23, 2023 03:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMajor Australian shopping centres have turned over a record $54 billion in sales last year as customers returned to bricks and mortar shops after lockdowns.

Clean jet fuel to take off at Queensland refinery
March 23, 2023 03:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe production of advanced biofuels will be explored at a Brisbane refinery in thanks to a new agreement between Ampol and ENEOS.

Bowen issues opposition challenge on climate policy
March 23, 2023 02:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSChris Bowen has urged the coalition to back the government's safeguard mechanism changes, with debate on the proposal set to go into next week

Joe Ingles and Bucks consolidate top spot in NBA
March 23, 2023 02:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJoe Ingles came up with a clutch three-pointer as Milwaukee widened the gap atop the NBA's Eastern Conference standings with a win over San Antonio.

Victorian informant laws stall as Greens flag concerns
March 23, 2023 02:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Victorian government is set to be forced back to the negotiating table after its controversial police informant law reforms stalled.

Dad admits shaking newborn, but denies other injuries
March 23, 2023 02:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian father who admits causing the death of his eight-week-old son by shaking him denies he's responsible for other blunt force injuries.

Accused murderers in court over Indigenous teen's death
March 23, 2023 02:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThree men and a woman are expected to return to Perth Magistrates Court charged with murder over the bashing death of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey.

Treasurer tips slimmer commodity budget boost in May
March 23, 2023 02:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe treasurer has outlined eight areas of "heavy lifting" for the budget, including responsible cost of living relief and funding defence priorities.

Cost of living bites in city and country as NSW votes
March 23, 2023 02:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA day out from the NSW election a survey has revealed the cost of living remains the key issue as voters head to the ballot box.

Former bikie became 'raging' addict after leaving gang
March 23, 2023 02:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBowie Sheng Papa struggled after suffering threats and violence when he left an outlaw motorcycle gang and became a "raging" drug addict, a court has heard.

Only one rent increase a year suggested for Qld tenants
March 23, 2023 02:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland government's position on rent caps is clearer after the suggestion of limiting increases prompted backlash from real estate groups.

'It never leaves you': New hunt for 1982 sex attackers
March 23, 2023 01:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThree rapists are being hunted more than 40 years after a woman was abducted and assaulted in Melbourne, with police making a fresh call to turn themselves in.

Premier plans 100 days as Minns smooths path to victory
March 23, 2023 01:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW premier-turned-cake-salesman has laid out what's on the menu if the coalition is re-elected as his Labor opponent promised to fix roads in the south.

Victorian informant laws on ice as Greens flag concerns
March 23, 2023 01:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA controversial bill to overhaul Victoria Police's use of police informants after the Lawyer X scandal will likely be waylaid over Greens opposition.

Dutton urges voice legal advice after question unveiled
March 23, 2023 01:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOpposition Leader Peter Dutton wants to see more detail on the Indigenous voice to parliament after the government released the referendum question.

Great lettuce inflation a lesson for future agriculture
March 23, 2023 01:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe rise of the $12 lettuce should be a lesson for the future of Australia's food security and production, a planning expert says.

Call for federal budget to fast-track electrification
March 23, 2023 01:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSElectrification guru Saul Griffith has wired up a budget plan for overhauling Australia's homes and businesses to help cut carbon emissions and energy bills.

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