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Review of religious exemptions for schools pushed back
April 20, 2023 06:01 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe attorney-general has extended the law reform commission's review of religious exemptions for educational institutions because of the volume of submissions.

Ghost nets killing marine animals on 'industrial scale'
April 20, 2023 06:01 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe federal government will introduce a raft of projects to tackle fishing nets drifting in Australia's north which present a deadly obstacle for wildlife.

'Discouraging' increase looming for student debts
April 20, 2023 05:04 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSMore than three million Australians who have a student debt will need to pay off even bigger loans when balances are indexed in the coming months.

Reserve Bank to keep close eye on jobs and inflation
April 20, 2023 04:41 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Albanese government will enact the recommendations of a review of the Reserve Bank, to ensure it focuses on full employment and inflation.

Young Indigenous leaders invite people to have a yarn
April 20, 2023 04:30 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSYoung Indigenous women Allira Davis and Bridget Cama, who chair the Uluru Youth Dialogue, are inviting people to have a yarn about the Uluru Statement.

Australian shares finish flat for second straight day
April 20, 2023 04:21 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe ASX200 has finished down just 0.04 per cent in a second day of quiet trading.

Rare solar eclipse helps unlock sun's fiery mystery
April 20, 2023 04:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA century after scientists used a solar eclipse in WA's remote north to prove Einstein's most controversial theories, astrophysicists were back to learn more.

New AI tool to rate energy efficiency of Aussie homes
April 20, 2023 04:11 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn AI tool will score the energy efficiency of Aussie homes to help cut down on heating and cooling bills as well as carbon emissions.

Beijing tops US influence in all but two Asian nations
April 20, 2023 03:50 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSChina's influence in Asia relative to the United States has increased, with Washington only topping Beijing in the Philippines and Singapore.

University slams claims it banned Indian students
April 20, 2023 03:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe University of Wollongong has rejected claims it imposed restrictions on Indian students amid a rise in fraudulent applications.

Aussie monarchists set to celebrate in style
April 20, 2023 03:38 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSWith King Charles set to be crowned in England, Australia's monarchists across the country are preparing to celebrate in style.

Australia confirmed for first women's America's Cup
April 20, 2023 03:23 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe people backing Australia's campaign for the inaugural women's America's Cup say it can act as a platform to get the nation back in the traditional event.

Woman deserves Oscar if she's a murderer, lawyer says
April 20, 2023 03:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA barrister urging jurors to find a woman who shot her husband as he slept guilty of manslaughter, rather than murder, says she was "deeply, deeply depressed".

The suburbs where affordable homes spark 'ghetto' fears
April 20, 2023 03:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAs more Australians are pushed onto the streets, residents of some affluent suburbs are obstructing affordable housing that could help solve the issue.

Environment watchdog lays charges over tyre stockpile
April 20, 2023 03:12 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA company and its director have been hit with 14 charges by Victoria's environmental watchdog over an unlicensed stockpile of 70,000 tyres.

Sky-high emotions as total solar eclipse wows world
April 20, 2023 03:00 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThousands of people travelled from around the globe to witness a rare total solar eclipse as the moon cast a 40km-wide shadow over the sun for 60 seconds.

Old is new as Qld police attempt to lure back retirees
April 20, 2023 02:52 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSRetired police officers will be able to return to the front lines in Queensland under a program designed to provide relief to the state's stretched service.

Health workers tell of fight to protect Ukraine's needy
April 20, 2023 02:44 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSHealth workers fighting to protect strides in public health and harm reduction in war-torn Ukraine have shared their stories during a visit to Melbourne.

National anti-corruption watchdog gets its start date
April 20, 2023 02:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSGovernor-General David Hurley has signed off on the July 1 start date for the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Costings umpire to depart after policy pricing row
April 20, 2023 02:24 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSVictoria's parliamentary budget officer has been told his contract won't be renewed after criticising Labor's use of a department to cost its election policies.

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