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Clive Palmer's Queensland coal project rejected
February 08, 2023 03:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA central Queensland project proposed by Clive Palmer has become the first coal mine to be refused under national environmental laws.

Scheme to give more Australians a home step closer
February 08, 2023 03:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHousing Minister Julie Collins will introduce legislation to set up a housing future fund which aims to increase the number of social and affordable homes.

Ex-Orthodox principal Leifer denies raping sisters
February 08, 2023 03:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA trial has begun for former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer who is accused of raping three Melbourne sisters at the Adass Israel School.

Home intruder raped, beaten before he died, court told
February 08, 2023 03:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe trial of Klay Edward Holland has begun in Victoria's Supreme Court, with him fighting charges over the alleged beating and rape of home intruder Shane Cox.

Man sought after driving gunshot victim to hospital
February 08, 2023 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice are searching for an unknown man who drove a seriously injured woman to a western Sydney hospital with gunshot wounds to her torso.

Australian island battening down for Cyclone Gabrielle
February 08, 2023 02:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTropical Cyclone Gabrielle has formed off Queensland's coast as it approaches Norfolk Island.

Man found guilty over Surfers chip brawl manslaughter
February 08, 2023 02:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRicky Kevin Lefoe has been found guilty of unlawfully killing a Brazilian national who was felled by a punch in a Surfers Paradise brawl outside a kebab shop.

NSW regional teachers offered $10k housing incentive
February 08, 2023 02:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA $10,000 sweetener is being offered to NSW teachers who take up a posting at a regional school to help them buy a house and settle into communities.

Treasurer stands by inflation handling, as rates bite
February 08, 2023 02:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTreasurer Jim Chalmers says while the recent interest rate hike would slow the economy, forecasts show Australia would not go into a recession.

Crucial court battle to set road tax for electric cars
February 08, 2023 02:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHow much electric vehicle drivers will pay to use Australian roads, and who will charge them, could be determined during an upcoming high-profile court case.

Australia sends rescue team after Turkey earthquake
February 08, 2023 02:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian search and rescue specialists will arrive in Turkey by the end of the week to help local authorities following the country's devastating earthquake.

Convicted murderer sentenced for contempt of court
February 08, 2023 01:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConvicted murderer Jade Maree Clarke has been sentenced for contempt of court almost nine years after refusing to give evidence against a co-accused.

Legal dispute over youth detention class action
February 08, 2023 01:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWestern Australia's government has flagged it will need months to prepare its legal response to claims of youth detainee mistreatment aired in a class action.

Elevator companies charged with workplace manslaughter
February 08, 2023 01:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWorkSafe has charged two companies with multiple health and safety breaches following the death of an apprentice at West Melbourne.

Boral posts solid result under new CEO Bansal
February 08, 2023 01:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConstruction materials group Boral has recorded a substantial profit rise in its first reporting period under new CEO Vik Bansal despite inflationary pressures.

Breach of sex offender housing precinct sparks review
February 08, 2023 01:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA woman was able to visit a secure housing precinct for Queensland sex offenders despite a security overhaul following the alleged assault of a teenage girl.

Parent's 'guilt' after teen daughter's heartless murder
February 08, 2023 01:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe family of a 17-year-old has told a court the ongoing impact her death has had, as her murderer who "feigned" symptoms of mental disorders faces sentencing.

Better tech push to dial in young workers to the bush
February 08, 2023 01:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe National Farmers' Federation says improved knowledge of mobile technology could help grow regions and attract workers.

Inquiry told of 'disturbing' probe into gay-hate murder
February 08, 2023 12:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice missed crucial evidence in the investigation into the murder of a bisexual Sydney man who was allegedly killed by his friend, an inquiry has been told.

Gas industry warns code will stoke prices, limit supply
February 08, 2023 12:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe gas industry has hit back at federal intervention in the wholesale gas market as the worst possible reforms at the worst possible time.

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