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 Room for improvement in ballooning prison system

Room for improvement in ballooning prison system

March 24, 2023 10:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

The digital shows taking art's superstars to the masses

March 24, 2023 10:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Digital 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

Chris Dawson to face trial over relationship with teen

March 24, 2023 10:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Chris 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

Rape conviction of Blue Mountains teen overturned

March 24, 2023 10:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A NSW teenager sentenced for sexually assaulting and choking a fellow high school student has successfully overturned his conviction on appeal.

 Companies paying

Companies paying "lip service" to sustainability

March 24, 2023 10:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The 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

Why bosses should think twice before after-hours emails

March 24, 2023 10:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Flexible 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

Health worker claims 'everyone' took private docs home

March 24, 2023 10:01 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Chief 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

Truck driver dies in fiery crash on NSW north coast

March 24, 2023 10:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

Labor hits winnable seats as Libs sandbag heartland

March 24, 2023 09:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

Guardian of grammar enjoys internet's writing evolution

March 24, 2023 09:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

US 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

Business activity cools as rate rises continue to bite

March 24, 2023 09:40 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Private sector activity is softening as rising interest rates, high inflation and softer economic conditions erode demand.

 Teacher ostracised for sexual relationship with student

Teacher ostracised for sexual relationship with student

March 24, 2023 09:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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.

 Bordertown bikies targeted in police crackdown

Bordertown bikies targeted in police crackdown

March 24, 2023 06:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW and Victorian police have arrested 27 people and laid a multiple drugs and weapons charges during a four-day bikie crackdown.

 The firms trying to crack Australia's big ute problem

The firms trying to crack Australia's big ute problem

March 23, 2023 06:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Demand for electric utes is skyrocketing but with only one model for sale in Australia innovators are developing ways to convert petrol and diesel models.

 Melissa Caddick's paper shredder goes under the hammer

Melissa Caddick's paper shredder goes under the hammer

March 23, 2023 06:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Household items confiscated from the estate of fraudster Melissa Caddick are being auctioned online as efforts to recover funds for duped investors continue.

 Victorian informant bill stalls as Greens flag concerns

Victorian informant bill stalls as Greens flag concerns

March 23, 2023 06:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Victorian government will be forced back to the negotiating table after its controversial police informant law reforms stalled.

 Refusal to unlock phone was religious, court told

Refusal to unlock phone was religious, court told

March 23, 2023 05:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Queensland man has testified that unlocking his phone for police would have violated his Islamic religious beliefs.

 Support funding boost as more women join the homeless

Support funding boost as more women join the homeless

March 23, 2023 05:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A one-off federal funding boost for homelessness services is aimed at tackling the soaring number of people without homes as the government works on a new plan.

 Dive expedition to World War II sub wreck documented

Dive expedition to World War II sub wreck documented

March 23, 2023 04:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The journey by archaeologists and divers to document a Japanese submarine sunk near Darwin has been revealed in a documentary.

 Regulator backs local banks to ride out global storm

Regulator backs local banks to ride out global storm

March 23, 2023 04:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Financial regulators confirm the resilience of Australia's banking system following rigorous oversight during the past fortnight.

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