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NAB in court over 'excessive, unreasonable' staff hours

March 08, 2023 05:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NAB's practice of demanding lengthy unpaid overtime from staff will be examined in a new union lawsuit that may have wider ramifications in the finance sector.

Health risks as shift workers go on snack attacks

March 08, 2023 04:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Scientists now understand why rotating shift workers eat more kilojoules and face greater health risks than those who work standard hours.

Ten, News seek to prove rape in Lehrmann defamation

March 08, 2023 04:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Network Ten and News Corp will aim to prove rape allegations made by Brittany Higgins as part of their defence against Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action.

No verdict for tradie over alleged MDMA import attempt

March 08, 2023 04:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The trial of a Sydney construction boss who purchased an excavator AFP officers extracted a haul of MDMA from has ended in a hung jury.

Giddey has 17 assists in seventh NBA triple-double

March 08, 2023 04:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Josh Giddey has done as he pleased in Oklahoma City's 137-128 defeat of Golden State, notching a career-high 17 assists as part of a seventh NBA triple-double.

Changes to contentious Vic health bill but no opt-out

March 08, 2023 04:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Victorian government has bowed to crossbench pressure, signing off on extra privacy protections to its controversial health information sharing legislation.

Aust shares, dollar tumble after hawkish US rate talk

March 08, 2023 04:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The ASX has fallen 0.8 per cent and the Australian dollar has sunk to a four-month low after the US central bank's chairman warned of more interest rate rises.

Victorian duck shooting inquiry set for green light

March 08, 2023 04:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Victoria's upper house is set to debate and vote on a motion to set up an inquiry into the future of duck shooting in the state.

Prisoner checks 'substandard' in hours prior to death

March 08, 2023 04:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland Police found a Brisbane Watch House officer did not complete adequate safety checks on Aunty Sherry, an Indigenous woman who died in custody.

Orthodox principal Leifer 'took advantage' of teens

March 08, 2023 04:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Closing arguments have begun in the trial of former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer, who is accused of sexually abusing three former students.

Wayside brings help for women-in-need under one roof

March 08, 2023 04:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A charity standing by Sydney's most vulnerable for decades will launch a GP service and women's program to help clients regain long-term stability.

Sexual abuse redress scheme again sees demand spike

March 08, 2023 04:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The National Redress Scheme for victims of institutional child sexual abuse continues to see its demand increase, with a record 906 applications in January.

Man says ex-MP Orkopoulos abused him as a child

March 08, 2023 04:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man didn't tell anyone he was sexually abused by former NSW Labor minister Milton Orkopoulos because he feared no one would believe him, a jury has heard.

Further wait for trial over botched breast filler death

March 08, 2023 03:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Jie Shao has been waiting since 2017 for a trial on manslaughter and poisoning charges, and will keep waiting until at least next year.

Local councils call for funds lifeline after disasters

March 08, 2023 03:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Australian Local Government Association is urging the federal government to live up to an election commitment for "fair increases" to council grants.