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Defence calls for not guilty in Malka Leifer abuse case
March 14, 2023 01:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer's barrister has urged jurors to find her not guilty in his closing arguments in her sexual abuse trial.

Smoking laws to be tightened as vaping probe begins
March 14, 2023 01:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland has proposed anti-smoking laws to crack down on businesses supplying illicit tobacco products and to stop people puffing near children.

Man arrested, another critical after alleged assault
March 14, 2023 12:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice have arrested a man and another is fighting for life following an alleged assault incident and a small fire in Victoria's northwest.

Diplomatic blitz to calm allies over nuclear subs fears
March 14, 2023 12:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian ministers have been hitting the phones to assure allies and regional partners about its acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines.

Surefire Resources (ASX:SRN) begins RC drilling at Yidby Gold Project
March 14, 2023 12:46 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiHighlights,Western Australia-based Surefire has started reverse circulation drilling at Yidby Gold Project,The company has said that mineralised system located to date at the site is "extensive",The drilling program, expected to be completed within a...

Greens want $200 vouchers for youth to revive NSW music
March 14, 2023 12:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW Greens want live music vouchers for the state's youth, in a Dine and Discover-type scheme they say will resuscitate live music venues.

Speaking more than one language can slow down dementia
March 14, 2023 12:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian scientists have found that people who speak languages other than English can stave off the symptoms of dementia for longer than others.

Cop's car ramming trauma revealed, union demands action
March 14, 2023 12:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA WA policeman suffered a fractured vertebrae when a driver rammed his paddy wagon, with the police union pushing for a new law to protect its members.

Fijian cane toad croaks it after arriving in Melbourne
March 14, 2023 12:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA quick-thinking traveller from Melbourne has helped protect Australia's unique flora and flora from a hitch-hiking cane toad.

Coroner recommends police chase change after teen death
March 14, 2023 12:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA coroner has recommended police cars be fitted with better equipment and improvements to officer training, after a teenage girl died in a police chase.

Finks bikies not guilty of Mongol 'revenge' shooting
March 14, 2023 12:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTwo Finks bikies have been found not guilty of the attempted murder of rival Mongols bikie Rocco Curra, in a shooting prosecutors argued was a revenge attack.

Vivid Sydney 2023 program inspired by 'mother nature'
March 14, 2023 12:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThis year's Vivid Sydney will add a brand new food component as it takes inspiration from mother nature for 23 days of lights, entertainment and ideas.

Class action launched against AFL over concussions
March 14, 2023 12:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMargalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over concussion damage to former players over a near 40-year period.

'Missed opportunities' before police officer ambushed
March 14, 2023 11:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCoroner Terry Ryan says there were missed opportunities before Queensland police officer Brett Forte was shot and killed by Ricky Maddison in 2017.

Green, Mavs beaten in NBA West battle against Memphis
March 14, 2023 11:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDallas' pursuit of playing in the NBA post-season has suffered a setback, superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving watching them lose 104-88 at home to Memphis.

Scientists aim to take carbon from lab to shop shelves
March 14, 2023 11:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA team of scientists is experimenting with turning harmful gases into useful chemicals to reduce reliance on oil for making plastics and drugs.

ADF disaster response may not be sustainable in future
March 14, 2023 11:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore intense and more frequent natural disasters could mean defence force clean-up efforts may not be sustainable, emergency chiefs have warned.

Tradie suffers neck injuries after scaffold fall
March 14, 2023 11:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA tradie has neck injuries after plunging four metres onto concrete in Sydney's east, prompting warnings about the dangers of working with heights.

'No way to sugar coat' eye-watering nuclear subs spend
March 14, 2023 11:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOpposition Leader Peter Dutton says there needs to be a frank and honest conversation with the Australian people on the cost of the nation's submarine program.

Business conditions still strong but confidence waning
March 14, 2023 11:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBusiness conditions remain firmly in positive territory despite successive interest rate rises, although sentiment in the business community has dived.

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