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Robodebt advice would cause damage: lawyer
January 27, 2023 11:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA senior government lawyer has told a royal commission into robodebt that independent legal advice could have led to the scheme being stopped entirely.

Plastic bans could stretch to construction
January 27, 2023 11:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCoffee cups and plastic takeaway containers are exempt from Victoria's ban on single-use plastic items but construction could face tougher regulations.

Miners, tech lift Aust shares at noon
January 27, 2023 11:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market has added 0.3 per cent at noon, as Wall Street gains and higher mining and tech shares lift sentiment.

Mum guilty again of ex-teacher's murder
January 27, 2023 11:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAfter a second retrial, a mother will be sentenced for fatally stabbing a retired teacher whose severely decomposed body was only found a month later.

Investor road map for winning climate race
January 27, 2023 11:40 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSInvestors say Australia can win the global climate technology and finance race if governments, financial institutions, businesses and polluters work together.

COVID-19 cases continue downward trend
January 27, 2023 11:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFederal government data shows the number of average daily COVID-19 cases in Australia is continuing to trend downwards.

Art revives memories of visually impaired
January 27, 2023 11:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMemories of Australians with impaired vision are being brought to life through artworks on display at an innovative exhibition involving sight, touch and sound.

Origin Energy lifts earnings forecast
January 27, 2023 11:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOrigin said full year earnings for its main energy markets business will rise to between $600 million and $730 million.

PM flags further details on voice proposal
January 27, 2023 11:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe prime minister has laid out the steps ahead of the referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament, including further information about the proposal.

Kosciuszko feral horse population explodes
January 27, 2023 11:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW authorities have admitted feral brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park are even more abundant despite a plan to reduce wild horse numbers to 3000 by 2027.

State funeral for Northern Territory MP
January 27, 2023 10:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Northern Territory government has announced a state funeral will be held for an Indigenous MP who died suddenly in December.

Shopping habits in the spotlight
January 27, 2023 10:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA fresh crop of data will reveal the strength of festive season spending in the first post-pandemic Christmas.

PM lays out plans for Medicare overhaul
January 27, 2023 10:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe prime minister is set to meet with state and territory leaders to discuss his plans to overhaul the health care system and improve primary care.

Cops injured in mass Australia Day brawls
January 27, 2023 09:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTwo police officers have been hospitalised and are undergoing treatment after being injured during Australia Day brawls across Perth.

Mayor runs for Liberal Sydney stronghold
January 27, 2023 09:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA local mayor says he respects teal candidates but won't become one as he tries to wrest a long-held Liberal seat from the governing party at the NSW election.

Massive school zone fines facing drivers
January 27, 2023 09:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSchool zones are already back in effect across NSW, with drivers facing $750,000 worth of fines despite classes not resuming until next week.

Carbon offsets now at car rego checkout
January 27, 2023 09:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBuying carbon credits for car emissions will soon be possible for NSW drivers under a plan to tackle the rising carbon footprint of transport.

Voice gaining poll support despite rallies
January 27, 2023 08:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSResearch shows strong support among Indigenous people for a voice to parliament despite opposition to the proposal at some Australia Day protests.

Young boy critical after lightning strike
January 27, 2023 08:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA nine-year-old boy's heart stopped when he was struck by lightning at a beach on Australia Day leaving him in a critical but stable condition in hospital.

Huge spike in rape portal contact: report
January 27, 2023 08:08 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA police portal allowing people to document sexual assaults has had four months' worth of reports within two weeks after a revamp, a report says.

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