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Government removes redress scheme restrictions
May 04, 2023 11:19 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe federal government has announced a raft of changes to make the national redress scheme more accessible.

Cricket staffer alleges drink was spiked before assault
May 04, 2023 11:19 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSMore evidence has been heard in the court case of Cricket Australia's former head of communications who's contesting charges of sexual touching without consent.

Bank shares stay low with Federal Reserve hike
May 04, 2023 11:17 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe local share market has managed to climb back from its morning losses induced by the overseas Federal Reserve rate hike overnight.

NAB shares slide despite profit lift
May 04, 2023 11:13 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSNational Australia Bank delivered a 17 per cent lift in interim profit, boosted by rising interest rates and higher business lending.

Mum 'speechless' after inquest ordered into son's death
May 04, 2023 11:08 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe mother of a young man hit and killed by a car driven by his partner is "elated" Tasmania's attorney-general has overruled a judge and ordered an inquest.

Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer hit by delay
May 04, 2023 11:05 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSRape-accused professional cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will press his prosecution for legal costs after his committal hearing was pushed out by two weeks.

Invictus Energy’s (ASX:IVZ) share purchase plan to raise AU$10M for Cabora Bassa
May 04, 2023 10:58 AM AEST| By ManishaInvictus Energy has launched a Share Purchase Plan for a capital raise of up to AU$10 million at AU$0.12 per share.,The proceeds will be directed towards Mukuyu-2 appraisal and Cabora Bassa Phase 2 exploration.,Attaching options on a one-for-tw...

Judge stunned at govt cutting tax fraudster's legal aid
May 04, 2023 10:56 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAdam Cranston helped divert more than $105 million from the tax office, but a judge is "profoundly unhappy" taxpayers will no longer fund his defence.

Attorney-general to be grilled at truth-telling inquiry
May 04, 2023 10:51 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAttorney-General Jaclyn Symes is set to face the Yoorrook commission as the government works to overhaul major elements of the justice system.

Mulga Bore brings red centre glam rock to Melbourne
May 04, 2023 10:40 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Mulga Bore Hard Rock Band - and their makeup - are the star attraction of the Yirramboi festival which starts in Melbourne.

Budget issues won't influence myki contract call: govt
May 04, 2023 10:35 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPublic Transport Minister Ben Carroll has rejected speculation Victoria's budget bottom line could lead the government to seek a cheap fix to the myki system.

Rio Tinto paints a bright future in energy transition
May 04, 2023 10:31 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSRio Tinto shareholders have been told the mining giant has a 'bright future' as it provides the minerals to build renewable energy technologies.

Vic councils inquiry to probe cost-shifting allegations
May 04, 2023 10:26 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSVictoria's Legislative Council will inquire into local government funding and service delivery following opposition accusations that Labor is buck-passing.

Ant colony can 'play dead' to keep safe
May 04, 2023 10:18 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSScientists working on Kangaroo Island say they came across a whole colony of ants that could "play dead" to avoid danger.
Truck driver jailed for fatal cyclist hit-and-run
May 04, 2023 10:17 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA truck driver who struck a cyclist in Horsham while driving a B-double from Adelaide to Melbourne will spend up to three years and four months in prison.

Plants, fungi and animals turning up on the dark web
May 04, 2023 10:15 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSUniversity of Adelaide researchers have identified a large number of plant and animal species being traded on the dark web.

Australian in Sudan told 'no baby passport, no return'
May 04, 2023 10:10 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn Australian woman stuck in Sudan with her eight-month-old baby says she's been told they can't come home unless the child has a passport.

The power budget: Australia on cusp of green economy
May 04, 2023 10:09 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAfter years of taxpayer-funded handouts to support the coal and gas industry, green energy proponents want this federal budget to back clean power sources.

AI shows bushfire-ravaged species back from the brink
May 04, 2023 09:56 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSMore than seven million photos of animals recovering in bushfire-affected regions have been collected and sorted, thanks to newly developed AI sensor cameras.

McDonald's operator admits to union-busting campaign
May 04, 2023 09:50 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA former operator of a McDonald's franchise in South Australia has admitted to breaching workers' rights in a campaign to stop them joining a union.