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Lack of action on deaths in custody a stain: NSW Greens
March 16, 2023 09:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLack of action on Indigenous deaths in custody has marred the relationship between First Nations people and the NSW government, the Greens say.

Appeal lost over jail term for boy's tree-felling death
March 16, 2023 09:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man jailed for more than four years over the death of a seven-year-old boy in a tree-felling accident has lost an appeal against the length of his sentence.

Former NSW Nationals chair takes blame for farm injury
March 16, 2023 09:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer NSW Nationals chair Bede Burke will plead guilty after a worker was injured on the egg farm owned by him and his wife, whose charges will be dropped.

Ex-Morrison minister stunned by second portfolio post
March 16, 2023 09:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer home affairs minister Karen Andrews says she was kept in the dark about another minister being sworn in to administer her department.

Early super access went to gambling, cash withdrawals
March 16, 2023 09:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSResearch on Australia's COVID-19 era superannuation withdrawal scheme has found gambling was the third-highest spending category amongst worker participants.

Federal politicians form group to support refugees
March 16, 2023 09:21 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA newly formed parliamentary refugee support group of almost 50 politicians aims to improve Australia's policies towards those seeking protection.

'Productivity problem' putting living standards at risk
March 16, 2023 09:08 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTreasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is slipping down global productivity rankings - and there's no easy fix for the problem.

More Victorians breaching bail as law change looms
March 16, 2023 09:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria has recorded a marked increase in breach of bail offences as the state government gets set to scale back tough laws.

New Zealand GDP down 0.6 per cent in Q4 2022
March 16, 2023 09:01 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand has had a 0.6 per cent contraction in GDP in the December 2022 quarter, beginning a predicted 2023 dip a quarter earlier than expected.

Hold on to your butts, fungi filter out ciggie litter
March 16, 2023 08:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBusinesses have been urged to keep cigarette butts instead of throwing them in the bin, with mushrooms being used to help dispose of them sustainably.

Frustration over proposed change to Indigenous voice
March 16, 2023 08:20 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA member of the referendum working group has expressed frustration about a proposed change to the Indigenous voice to parliament.

Winter gas shortfalls looming without fresh supply
March 16, 2023 08:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe energy market operator has warned of risks to winter gas supply in some states if more production doesn't became available for domestic users.

Viral sea shanty boost as US band returns to Oz
March 16, 2023 07:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn unlikely sea shanty medley that went viral on TikTok has changed the face (and age) of US country group Home Free's gigs, as they prepare to play CMC Rocks.

AUKUS has a very high risk of failure: Turnbull
March 16, 2023 07:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnother former prime minister has questioned the AUKUS security pact following Paul Keating's blistering attack against it and the Labor government.

Morrison ally secretly set up to oversee home affairs
March 16, 2023 06:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAssistant minister Ben Morton was sworn in to administer the Department of Home Affairs in 2021 without the appointment being publicly disclosed.

Cuba end Australia's World Baseball Classic adventure
March 16, 2023 12:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's historic ride at the World Baseball Classic has finally been ended by a 4-3 defeat by Cuba in the quarter-finals.

Seasoned artist's salty work bridges art-science divide
March 15, 2023 10:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSandra Selig will lull viewers into a cosmic trance with a pendulum of salt when she debuts her evocative work at Australia's leading contemporary art gallery.

US submarine might on show as Australia plans ahead
March 15, 2023 09:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian navy will need to send hundreds of sailors to train at overseas facilities before the its nuclear-powered submarines come into service.

World's tallest timber tower planned for Sydney by 2030
March 15, 2023 07:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDevelopers are planning to construct a 55-storey mixed use commercial tower in central Sydney which would be the world's tallest hybrid timber building.

Small businesses brace for looming power price hikes
March 15, 2023 06:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRising energy prices could close the doors of many small businesses without support from the federal government, the peak body representing the sector warns.

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