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Dutton opposes ban on live sheep exports
March 10, 2023 02:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPeter Dutton says he's firmly opposed to ending live sheep exports via sea as the government pushes ahead with its policy to phase out the practice.

Productivity review to sound alarm bells for economy
March 10, 2023 02:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's sluggish productivity growth will be in the spotlight when the national productivity body hands down a comprehensive review this week.

Sixty years on, Lifeline grapples with 'new normal'
March 10, 2023 02:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs it prepares to mark its 60th anniversary, suicide prevention and mental health crisis support service Lifeline Australia has never been busier.

Patty Mills rolls back the years as Nets bow to Bucks
March 10, 2023 02:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMissing several key players, Brooklyn have lost in Milwaukee despite the best efforts of Aussie Patty Mills, while Memphis, Utah, Charlotte and Indiana all won.

IOUpay (ASX:IOU) announces appointment of Executive Chairman, aims efficiencies, profitability
March 10, 2023 02:22 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiMr Isaac Chong Kwong Yang has been a director of IOUpay since 2014 and was recently appointed as IOUpay’s Chairman.

Albanese flags deals with India on defence and trade
March 10, 2023 02:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnthony Albanese is set to formally meet with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, when he'll make the case for greater trade and defence co-operation.

Rising debt but 'strong growth' in Victorian economy
March 10, 2023 02:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's treasury and finance department has released its latest report on the state's economy, showing debt is rising but so is revenue.

Australia's biggest electric vehicle show roars to life
March 10, 2023 01:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn electric vehicle show in Sydney is expected to attract thousands of enthusiasts and potential buyers, and put many behind the wheel.

Booktopia to fork out $6m for misleading customers
March 10, 2023 01:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBooktopia has been ordered to pay $6 million in penalties after a regulator launched court action, claiming the retailer misled customers.

Yuendumu home now a 'memory house' for Kumanjayi Walker
March 10, 2023 01:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe home where Kumanjayi Walker was shot by police is now a "memory house" and is being removed from the Northern Territory's public housing stocks.

Seaweed farmers dare to dream but drowning in red tape
March 10, 2023 01:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian seaweed farmers have set an ambitious target of $100 million worth of production each year but complain regulatory hurdles are getting in the way.

Principal sex abuse case lag a disadvantage: Barrister
March 10, 2023 01:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer's barrister has described delays between allegations of abuse and her trial as being a disadvantage to her.

'Time is running out': PM urged to stand up for Assange
March 10, 2023 01:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPressure is mounting on Anthony Albanese to ask the United States to drop charges against Julian Assange, who is fighting extradition in the British courts.

Climate change in focus ahead of federal by-election
March 10, 2023 01:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEnergy minister Chris Bowen has launched a fresh attack on the federal opposition as proposed climate change legislation becomes key in the Aston by-election.

Hospital hearing for man charged with mother's murder
March 10, 2023 01:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland man Leonard James Llewellyn Smetheram has been accused of murdering his mother, who was found dead at a home north of Brisbane.

Air evacuations from remote town ahead of record flood
March 10, 2023 01:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEvacuations are underway in a remote town with people stranded across northwest Queensland as some rivers approach record flood levels.

Controversial Qld youth justice bill gets green light
March 10, 2023 12:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland's youth justice bill should be passed with limitations on human rights justified to ensure public safety, a parliamentary committee says.

Nuclear sub fleet won't sink ties with China, says PM
March 10, 2023 12:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is not at odds with maintaining a good relationship with China, Anthony Albanese says.

War of words erupts over NSW 'locker-room talk'
March 10, 2023 12:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA NSW minister has lashed out at the opposition spokesman on health over his comment he won't be "dicking people around" if Labor wins government.

Guy Sebastian calls fence fracas claims 'fabricated'
March 10, 2023 12:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSinger Guy Sebastian says allegations about a feud with his neighbour were "completely fabricated" in his first public comments on the court case.

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