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Teen self-harmed in lead-up to death in custody
May 09, 2023 12:33 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn inquest into the death in custody of a young Indigenous man has heard he'd self- harmed before he was found at a Perth prison in a critical condition.

NRL backs a 'yes' vote in voice referendum
May 09, 2023 12:06 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe NRL has come out in support of a 'yes' vote in the upcoming referendum to add an Indigenous voice to the Australian constitution.

NRL star Hynes' letter helps free his mum from jail
May 09, 2023 11:52 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe mother of Cronulla Sharks star halfback Nicho Hynes has been released into his care, months after she was wrapped up in a heroin bust.

Police talk might have 'crushed' Higgins: prosecutor
May 09, 2023 11:46 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold denies he kept evidence from Bruce Lehrmann's defence because he knew it would "crush" Brittany Higgins.

Man praised for kindness to 'agigated' terror accused
May 09, 2023 11:39 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA man allegedly held hostage in a dive shop by a right-wing terrorist has been commended for the calm, kind way he handled the tense situation.

Child protection body 'missing opportunities' on abuse
May 09, 2023 11:32 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland Family and Child Commission wants to address abuse but often cannot help individual children until it is too late, an inquiry has heard.

Luxury jeweller charged with faking heist for insurance
May 09, 2023 11:24 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA high end jeweller is accused of orchestrating an armed robbery at his luxury Sydney store where a woman was threatened with a knife.

Legislative change if High Court rules for Qantas
May 09, 2023 11:24 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSLabor senator Tony Sheldon, an ex-TWU national secretary, said if the High Court court ruled in favour of Qantas the government will respond with legislation.

Nixon accused of kneeing cop while in court for assault
May 09, 2023 11:06 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSEx-AFL player agent Ricky Nixon allegedly kneed a police member in a Melbourne court while appearing over claims he threw an Australia Post package at a man.

Australian shares move lower ahead of Federal Budget
May 09, 2023 10:59 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSLocal shares are trending lower ahead of the Federal Budget announcement but market analysts say it is typical for the May trading period.

Internet woes jump prompting plea for telcos to act
May 09, 2023 10:58 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe number of complaints about internet services has jumped, prompting a plea for telcos to provide better customer service.

COVID tower lockdown residents offered $5m settlement
May 09, 2023 10:57 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThousands of residents suddenly locked down in Melbourne public housing towers in 2020 will be eligible for compensation as part of a class action settlement.

Police investigating after sudden death of baby girl
May 09, 2023 10:47 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA crime scene has been declared following the sudden death of a baby girl at a home on the Gold Coast.

GST and royalties to drive NT to surplus in three years
May 09, 2023 10:42 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Northern Territory is on track to return to surplus by 2026-27 as mining royalties and a greater share of GST boosts the coffers, Treasurer Eva Lawler says

Student missing in cave, schools evacuated in NZ storms
May 09, 2023 10:32 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAnother big wet in New Zealand's North Island has brought flash flooding, while a school group were trapped in a Northland cave.

Study calls for early treatment of gestational diabetes
May 09, 2023 10:31 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSTreating gestational diabetes earlier than the recommended 24-28 weeks gives more protection for mothers and babies during pregnancy, researchers say.

Government under pressure to raise gas producer taxes
May 09, 2023 10:20 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSKey crossbenchers say the government should go further with its changes to the Petroleum Rent Resource Tax to get better value for taxpayers.

The New Boy, Dark Emu bookend Sydney Film Festival
May 09, 2023 10:16 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe 70th year of the Sydney Film Festival showcases a slate of new Australian features, including The New Boy and The Dark Emu Story.

The New Boy, Dark Emu feature at Sydney Film Festival
May 09, 2023 10:16 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe 70th year of the Sydney Film Festival showcases a slate of new Australian features, including The New Boy and The Dark Emu Story.

Telstra call issue fixed but some must adjust settings
May 09, 2023 10:12 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSTelstra says it has resolved a problem affecting calls on mobile phones but some customers may still need to adjust settings to make a call.