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New flesh-eating bacteria 'weapon' could save lives

April 18, 2023 07:06 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Researchers have found a new way to target a flesh-eating disease originating from a common bacteria for which treatments are limited and ineffective.

Hundreds heal with Winmar 30 years on from racism stand

April 18, 2023 06:38 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

AFL legend Nicky Winmar has taken part in a healing ceremony at Collingwood's former home 30 years after taking a stand against racism by Magpies supporters.

Backlash over local council plan to fly Israeli flag

April 18, 2023 05:58 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A Sydney council's plan to fly the Israeli flag as part of independence celebrations has sparked outrage from residents who call it an affront to human rights.

Suspended Liberal MP to return, vows to 'defend women'

April 18, 2023 05:52 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Victorian MP Moira Deeming has no plans to leave the Liberal party after she was suspended by the leader following her attendance at an anti-trans rights rally.

Indigenous face double NDIS disadvantage, network says

April 18, 2023 05:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Reform of the National Disability Insurance Scheme must include a focus on helping Indigenous Australians, an advocacy group says.

Australian youth justice system broken, report finds

April 18, 2023 05:14 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Australia's current approach to youth justice isn't working and a new report calls for children's rights to be placed at the centre to improve outcomes.

Business activity recovers to pre-COVID levels

April 18, 2023 05:06 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Australian businesses have so far shaken off labour shortages, supply chain disruptions, high inflation and interest rate hikes but challenges are mounting.

Hospitality group fined after chefs burned by spilt oil

April 18, 2023 04:45 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A major hospitality group has been fined for breaching safety law after a chef needed skin grafts for second degree burns from a spilt pot of cooking oil.

Investigation of woman's death probes crash and robbery

April 18, 2023 04:44 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A woman has died after being seriously injured at a Perth home with a man under police custody in hospital after allegedly crashing a ute before fleeing.

Cyclist badly hurt when struck by train at crossing

April 18, 2023 04:43 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A cyclist is believed to have suffered serious injuries after being struck by a train at a crossing in Adelaide.

Nullarbor rock reveals transformation from lush to dust

April 18, 2023 04:38 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Researchers have discovered how long ago Australia's Nullarbor Plain dried out, with a new approach shedding light on ancient climate change.

Community services on brink of staffing crisis: report

April 18, 2023 04:35 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

An economic advisory committee has recommended a substantial increase to the JobSeeker payment as community services face soaring demand and a staffing crisis.

Rapist who asked teen for a hug jailed for four years

April 18, 2023 04:34 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A Sydney man who asked a teenager for a hug before raping her in a dark street has been jailed for a maximum of four years and one month.

Australian shares take a breather after days of gains

April 18, 2023 04:24 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The local share market has fallen 0.3 per cent, in just its third day of losses over the past 15 sessions.

Australia and New Zealand to ramp up military training

April 18, 2023 04:17 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The Plan ANZAC agreement between Australia and New Zealand will enable the armies of both nations to work more closely together to protect regional security.