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Man ordered to repay $110k for defrauding workers' comp
March 16, 2023 04:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man has pleaded guilty to one charge of fraudulently obtaining payments and defrauding Victoria's workers' compensation scheme following an investigation.

WA government retains control of casino oversight
March 16, 2023 04:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWestern Australia's government has released its formal response to a royal commission into the Perth casino, supporting most of its recommendations.

Strong culture and strong youth will help Close the Gap
March 16, 2023 04:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe latest Close the Gap campaign shines a light on Indigenous youth who have dedicated their time and energy to creating a better world

NSW coalition flags potential hardening of protest laws
March 16, 2023 04:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSStrict protest laws in NSW, which have put a climate activist behind bars for 13 days, will be strengthened if necessary, the state coalition government says.

Woman bitten on stomach by blue-ringed octopus
March 16, 2023 03:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSParamedics have been called to respond to a woman in her 30s after she was bitten by a potentially deadly blue-ringed octopus in Sydney's north.
Landcare funding to double under NSW Labor
March 16, 2023 03:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW Labor says it will secure the future of a vital nature-focused charity if the party wins the state election.

Teen charged with murder of a man in outback Queensland
March 16, 2023 03:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn 18-year-old man is set to face court after being charged with the murder of a man in the Central Highlands region in Queensland.

Boosting pay packets key focus of productivity reboot
March 16, 2023 03:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA review into Australia's woeful productivity performance is expected to contain 71 reform recommendations to lift pay packets and boost national prosperity.

Rooftop solar feed-in charges 'unlikely' in Qld
March 16, 2023 03:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland's energy minister has hosed down concerns about a "sun tax" on homeowners for feeding solar power back to the grid, as has been proposed in NSW.

Dentist may have accidentally rubbed against patients
March 16, 2023 03:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Sydney dentist accused of sexual assault says he may have inadvertently pressed his genitals against his patients but told the jury his crotch was covered.

Myer to close flagship Brisbane store after 35 years
March 16, 2023 03:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRetail giant Myer will close its flagship store in the heart of Brisbane's Queen Street Mall after posting a half-yearly 24 per cent jump in sales.

Minns king of kids as Gladys pops up in marginal seat
March 16, 2023 03:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW Premier Dominic Perrottet would love to see more of his predecessor Gladys Berejiklian on the hustings, while school kids have lauded Labor's Chris Minns.

Cynata’s (ASX:CYP) DFU clinical trial makes progress with addition of three new sites
March 16, 2023 03:22 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Cynata Therapeutics has added three new sites to the ongoing clinical trial of its compound CYP-006TK.,The study targets to enrol 30 patients affected by diabetic foot ulcers (DFU).,With this latest development, the company expects to rele...

Police issue teenager with warning over Latrell slur
March 16, 2023 03:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe teenager who allegedly targeted South Sydney NRL player Latrell Mitchell with a racial slur during a match has received a formal warning from NSW Police.
Bushfire threat flares as NSW heatwave takes hold
March 16, 2023 03:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW firefighters are dealing with an out-of-control fire north of Goulburn as they battle unseasonably hot weather and high fuel loads.

Plea to premier to progress Lake Eyre protection
March 16, 2023 03:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA joint letter by a diverse group of stakeholders is calling for the release of a paper detailing options to protect the Lake Eyre basin catchment.

Prescient (ASX:PTX) reports promising clinical data for PTX-100 in relapsed and refractory TCL
March 16, 2023 02:56 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Prescient Therapeutics (ASX:PTX) has updated on continued promising results in PTX-100 T Cell Lymphoma Phase 1b Cohort.,The compound continues to exhibit an excellent safety profile, the company says.,The latest data has exhibited two new...

Disasters put unique strain on mental health services
March 16, 2023 02:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFollowing Lifeline's busiest day ever at the beginning of this year, NSW political candidates have been grilled about new pressures affecting mental health.

Victorian youth crime surge won't sink age-raise plans
March 16, 2023 02:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPremier Daniel Andrews isn't letting a spike in youth crime sink plans for Victoria to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10.

Alleged victim's mum recounts Hayne's visit to home
March 16, 2023 02:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJarryd Hayne was "jealous" watching the 2018 NRL Grand Final on the night he is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in her bedroom, a jury has heard.

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