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WA premier plans trade trip to 'reconnect' with China

April 02, 2023 08:26 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Hot on the heels of the Victorian premier, West Australian leader Mark McGowan is on his way to Beijing to strengthen the state's economic links with China.

Study subsidy for nurses, rural doctors to stay in NSW

April 02, 2023 07:21 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Nurses, paramedics and allied health staff will be among 2000 people eligible each year for a study subsidies aimed at keeping health workers in NSW.

Police launch homicide probe after woman's death

April 02, 2023 07:20 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Police have established a crime scene after a woman was found dead at a home in a regional town in Victoria.

Chasers doubt they can catch Verstappen in Aussie GP

April 02, 2023 01:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Even the nearest challengers doubt they can catch pole-sitting Max Verstappen in the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

Labor win Aston by-election in historic upset

April 01, 2023 10:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Liberals' Peter Dutton has vowed the party will rebuild after a big swing to Labor in the Aston by-election handed the Albanese government a historic win.

Liberals vow to rebuild in wake of Aston by-election

April 01, 2023 08:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Peter Dutton maintains the Liberals will never give in after a disastrous result in the Aston by-election, which was widely considered a test of his leadership.

ABC calls Labor win in historic Aston by-election

April 01, 2023 07:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The ABC's Antony Green has called the Aston by-election for Labor, which has seized the federal seat from the Liberals following an eight per cent swing.

Hull beats a quality field to win 1500m gold

April 01, 2023 06:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Jessica Hull has come out on top against a high-quality field in the women's 1500m final at the Australian athletics championships.

Mercedes duo surprised at Formula One qualifying feats

April 01, 2023 05:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton are both surprised to be starting the Australian Formula One Grand Prix from second and third on the grid.

Count begins for April Fools' Day by-election

April 01, 2023 05:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Liberals are expected to retain the Melbourne seat of Aston after voters headed to the polls for a by-election forced by the resignation of an ex-minister.

Verstappen takes pole at Australian F1 grand prix

April 01, 2023 05:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has set a series of records at Albert Park as local hope Oscar Piastri struggled in Australian Formula One Grand Prix qualifying.

Action mulled on two MPs as NSW set for minority rule

April 01, 2023 02:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The NSW Labor government's hopes of governing in majority have ended, as ministers consider taking action against two newly-elected MPs.

Indie rocker brings hypnotic hits to iconic music venue

April 01, 2023 02:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Beloved psych-folk rocker Kurt Vile brings his guitar wizardry and signature living room jams to one of Australia's most iconic live music venues.

Browning clocks flying 100m time of 10.02 seconds

April 01, 2023 02:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Rohan Browning has clocked the fastest 100m time by an Australian on home soil with his run of 10.02 seconds at the national titles.

Labor's hopes for majority NSW government extinguished

April 01, 2023 02:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The new Labor government in NSW has had its hopes of governing in majority formally snuffed out, as continued counting pushes key seats into the Liberal column.