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NSW climate activist Violet CoCo arrested in Perth
May 03, 2023 12:42 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSNSW environmental activist Violet CoCo has been arrested in Perth after allegedly spraying a Woodside logo on a police station.

Youth Justice aims for zero Aboriginal kids in custody
May 03, 2023 12:29 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSVictoria's youth justice system is aiming for zero Aboriginal children in custody as it grapples with "acute" staffing shortages in detention facilities.

Horse trainer stabs friend, housemate at 'lowest ebb'
May 03, 2023 12:21 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSEx-horse trainer Thomas Hughes has admitted he stabbed two people during a psychotic episode at the "lowest ebb" of his life, his lawyer has told a court.

Five die daily but drug overdose rates plateau
May 03, 2023 12:09 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA new report reveals an estimated five drug-induced deaths in Australia occur each day, with opioid overdoses remaining the leading cause of death.

Indigenous legal services on the 'brink of a crisis'
May 03, 2023 12:02 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services chair says they will be forced to reduce services without desperately need emergency funds.

Man critical after home assault in Darwin
May 03, 2023 11:56 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSNorthern Territory police have arrrested a man after a violent assault in Darwin which left the victim in a critical condition.

Legacy centenary torch ignited as national tour begins
May 03, 2023 11:47 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSWA governor Kim Beazley has lit the Legacy centenary torch as it starts a journey around Australia to commemorate the charity's work over the past 100 years.

Koala poo clues show marsupial is 'back from the brink'
May 03, 2023 11:45 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSFinding koala poo among recently planted trees on the NSW coast is a sign the species has a better hope of coming back from the brink of extinction.

Activists slam NT government over fracking decision
May 03, 2023 11:38 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSTraditional owners, advocates and activists have lined up to denounce a decision to allow fracking in the NT and the controversial Beetaloo Basin project.

Firefighters mourn colleague as factory blaze probed
May 03, 2023 11:38 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSFirefighter Izabella Nash is being remembered as a happy and friendly crew member as police investigate the factory blaze that took her life.

Man who kidnapped two kids found guilty of assault
May 03, 2023 11:38 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Melbourne man who admitted kidnapping two children last year and demanding a $1 million ransom has been found guilty of assaulting their mother.

Retail trade lifts 0.4 pct but non-essential sales down
May 03, 2023 11:26 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSFood-related spending drove retail sales slightly higher over the month but consumers are dropping less cash on discretionary items.

Ex-NRL star Brett Stewart makes cocaine confession
May 03, 2023 11:21 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSRetired NRL star Brett Stewart has walked out of court with a promise to behave after police watched him buy a bag of cocaine.

Alleged right-wing terrorist feared 'white genocide'
May 03, 2023 11:11 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA man who took two men hostage inside a Wollongong dive shop was motivated by fears feminism and cultural Marxism threatened the white race, prosecutors allege.

Australian shares down sharply for second day
May 03, 2023 11:00 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe local share market was down 1.2 per cent at midday, hitting a five-week intraday low as US banking woes sour sentiment.

Priceless Aussie treasure a gift fit for a King
May 03, 2023 10:56 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe King's looming coronation has given a leg-up to a critically endangered Australian parrot with killer camouflage skills.

Electrics power ahead in sluggish vehicle market
May 03, 2023 10:50 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says demand for electric vehicles continues to rise but overall the market is only marginally ahead on last year.

Barbaro juror referred to DPP for disobeying directions
May 03, 2023 10:46 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Supreme Court justice will refer a juror in a Victorian murder trial to the Director of Public Prosecutions for disobeying his directions.

Former 'face of rugby league' pleads guilty over drugs
May 03, 2023 10:44 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSRetired NRL star Brett Stewart has been told to behave himself, avoiding a criminal conviction after being found with a small amount of cocaine.

NT gives green light to Beetaloo basin fracking
May 03, 2023 10:44 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Northern Territory government says it has strengthened environmental protections, allowing for the start of fracking projects in the region.

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