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Time to rethink green hydrogen approach: go local

March 10, 2023 12:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Going toe-to-toe with the United States on green hydrogen may be "ridiculous", but chemical plants at mines for local supply may be viable despite challenges.

Man acquitted over bludgeoning murder of wife's lover

March 10, 2023 12:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Victorian man has been found not guilty of murder by a jury after facing trial over accusations he bludgeoned China Bar boss Yoke Onn Chi to death.

Lattes on the line as climate change threat looms

March 10, 2023 12:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A coffee shortage could be looming as global production faces threats due to extreme weather brought on by climate change, new research shows.

Aust stocks on track for worst day since November

March 10, 2023 11:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The local share market was down 1.6 per cent at midday, on track for its fifth straight week of losses.

Former bulldozer-blocking MP wants to protect activists

March 10, 2023 11:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

After a lifetime defending the environment physically, legally and in parliament, Sue Higginson wants to protect the right to protest for the next generation.

Former Logan mayor spared jail time for corruption

March 10, 2023 11:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Queensland judge says former Logan City Council mayor Luke Smith engaged in "obvious criminality" by favouring a developer in return for a luxury boat.

'So sad, too bad' response to robodebt impacts

March 10, 2023 11:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The royal commission into robodebt has heard from a former Centrelink social worker whose concerns about the impacts of the scheme were repeatedly dismissed.

SES in 'turmoil, finger pointing' over deadly floods

March 10, 2023 11:13 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An inquest into deadly flooding in Tasmania has been told there was a high level of turmoil and finger pointing within the state emergency service.

Teacher won't serve time in jail for sex with student

March 10, 2023 11:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A teacher has avoided a prison sentence after admitting having sex with one of her 16-year-old students.

Climate change takes focus ahead of Aston by-election

March 10, 2023 11:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Energy minister Chris Bowen has launched a fresh attack on the federal opposition as proposed climate change legislation becomes key in the Aston by-election.

Administrator appointed in wake of council murder probe

March 10, 2023 10:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Victorian government has appointed an administrator to take the reins at a regional council for three months ahead of a panel ensuring it is up to scratch.

Elderly flown from Burketown amid outback flooding rain

March 10, 2023 10:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Evacuations will start in remote towns and outback properties in north west Queensland with flood warnings for a number of rivers in the isolated region.

Some savers still being left behind as cash rate lifts

March 10, 2023 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Banks are still picking and choosing which deposit accounts to lift rates on despite pressure from the consumer watchdog to pass higher rates on to savers.

Former AFL player Liam Picken sues over concussions

March 10, 2023 10:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Ex-Western Bulldogs player Liam Picken has launched legal action against the club, the AFL and doctors over being sent out to play with cognitive impairments.

Indian green push gives Australia trade opportunity

March 10, 2023 10:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Anthony Albanese is set to meet again with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, when he'll make the case that Australia can help with India's decarbonisation push.