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NSW tradies' future 'at risk', Landcare funds doubled
March 17, 2023 11:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW government says 4000 tradies could be left high and dry if the coalition loses the state election on March 25.

Husband gets 24 years for wife's death-letter murder
March 17, 2023 11:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJohn Douglas Bowie will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars after killing his wife Roxlyn more than four decades ago.

Cauliflower ice cream just the scoop for NZ start-up
March 17, 2023 11:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA New Zealand company is using rescued cauliflower to make a vegan ice cream, saying people are "amazed" at its creaminess.

Calls to boost overseas doctor numbers in Australia
March 17, 2023 11:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe body representing GPs is calling on the government to make it easier for international medical graduates to work in Australia to fill doctor shortages.

Notorious crooked cop Roger Rogerson will die in jail
March 17, 2023 11:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCorrupt former policeman Roger Rogerson has lost a final bid to Australia's highest court to have his murder conviction quashed failed.

Uni lecturer 'deeply sorry' for wife's stabbing murder
March 17, 2023 11:08 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Deakin University lecturer murdered his wife at their home after the couple both armed themselves with knives during an argument, a court has been told.

SA's ongoing rental crisis sparks new calls for action
March 17, 2023 11:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Australian welfare groups have called more action from the state government to ease the state's rental crisis.

Wife killer will likely spend rest of life in prison
March 17, 2023 10:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJohn Douglas Bowie, who murdered his wife more than four decades ago, will likely die in custody after being sentenced to 24 years in prison in NSW.

Recycler hungry for Australia's stinky old shoes
March 17, 2023 10:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs Australia transitions to a circular economy, more and more niche recycling programs are popping up and shoes are no exception.

Medicare fraudster behind bars with child for a year
March 17, 2023 10:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA mother who stole more than $180,000 from Medicare to fund a lavish lifestyle with better clothes and a car has been jailed for at least 12 months.

Aussie Baff wins snowboard cross bronze in Switzerland
March 17, 2023 10:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian snowboard cross star Josie Baff has finished on the podium for the fourth time this season, coming third at the World Cup event in Switzerland.

No sentence appeal for driver who killed four children
March 17, 2023 10:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's top court has rejected consideration of further reducing the sentence of a man who killed four children when drunk, drugged and speeding.

From inflatable dogs to opera, festival crowds return
March 17, 2023 10:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe 2023 Adelaide Festival has so far sold more than 80,000 tickets, with a crowd of almost 50,000 attending free events.

Man on way to Denmark charged over child abuse material
March 17, 2023 10:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn 82-year-old man has been charged with exploitation offences after allegedly attempting to leave the country with child abuse material on his phone.

Ex-Victorian Liberals boss perplexed by 'unlawful' ads
March 17, 2023 09:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer Victorian Liberal Party director Sam McQuestin has been afforded extra time to mount his case over a series of allegedly unlawful election ads.

Four in five alcohol-related deaths are men: COVID data
March 17, 2023 09:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew data shows almost four in five alcohol-related deaths were men, while hospitalisations dropped significantly during the first national COVID-19 lockdown.

Giant Leap for climate tech despite economic slowdown
March 17, 2023 09:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSClimate technology is surviving the venture capital downturn as more consumers and businesses think about what will shrink their carbon footprint.

US clears $1.3b missile sale in fresh AUKUS deal
March 17, 2023 09:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Pentagon has approved the sale of 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles to Australia as part of the US-UK trilateral defence agreement.

Former NZ opposition leader Muller walks away, again
March 17, 2023 09:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOne-time National party leader Todd Muller has announced his exit from New Zealand politics.

Hard work ahead to boost nation's productivity
March 17, 2023 09:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSClimate policy, the migration system, workplace laws and health and education systems have been earmarked for reform under a review of Australia's productivity.

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