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Appeal denied for suburban slave-owning couple
March 21, 2023 11:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Melbourne couple convicted of owning and using a vulnerable Tamil woman as a slave for years in their suburban home have had their appeals denied.

Final verdict in Plutus tax scheme's mammoth trial
March 21, 2023 11:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAlmost 11 months after the trial began in the NSW Supreme Court, the last remaining person accused of conspiring against the Commonwealth has learned his fate.

Queensland launches agriculture emissions road map
March 21, 2023 11:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn emissions reduction plan for Queensland's agriculture sector focuses on advancements in feed for livestock and green fertiliser options.

Greens preference 'kicking' Liberals out in NSW
March 21, 2023 11:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW Greens want voters to opt for a change of government this weekend's election and are advising their cohort to preference Labor in most electorates.

Pair rescued from dinghy by cruise ship in Bass Strait
March 21, 2023 11:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man and woman have been picked up by a cruise ship in Bass Strait, after they were forced to abandon their vessel in a dinghy.

PM faces internal Labor backlash over nuclear subs deal
March 21, 2023 10:57 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnthony Albanese is facing opposition to the historic agreement to acquire nuclear submarines after saying he had the full support of his team.

Manufacturing conditions pick up but outlook gloomy
March 21, 2023 10:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's manufacturing sector recorded a modest improvement in the opening months of 2023 but there are few reasons to be upbeat about the next quarter.

Man denies firing fatal shot in gun deal gone wrong
March 21, 2023 10:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQuestions have been raised to jurors at a murder trial about who fired a fatal shot during the sale of an illegal military rifle in Sydney's west.

Armaguard $2.3m heist mastermind launches appeal bid
March 21, 2023 10:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian man is appealing his conviction and 14-year sentence for planning a notorious robbery where $2.3 million was stolen from an armed van in 1994.

Disgraced MP Maguire facing $17k hit to defend case
March 21, 2023 10:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer NSW MP Daryl Maguire allegedly conspired with a migration agent to breach the migration act between January 2013 and August 2015.

Domestic gas market able to avoid shortfall, says ACCC
March 21, 2023 10:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe consumer watchdog commissioner says it's possible for Australia's domestic gas market to avoid a shortfall in the coming winter.

Perished cattle part of enormous Qld flood cleanup
March 21, 2023 10:13 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRecovery and rebuilding efforts are set to begin in northwest Queensland following severe flooding and mass damage to properties, businesses and livestock.

Paralympian fined after filming half-naked teenager
March 21, 2023 10:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCameron Rahles-Rahbula has been found guilty of two charges including attempting to produce child abuse material, but has avoided a conviction.

Teacher told boy she was willing to risk jail for sex
March 21, 2023 10:08 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian teacher has been jailed for three years and nine months after admitting to grooming and having sex with her teenage student.

Nationals back vaping access despite health experts
March 21, 2023 10:08 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Nationals are in favour of legalising access to vapes despite health experts warning they include a multitude of risks, including unintentional poisoning.

Victoria Liberals at odds expelling MP Deeming
March 21, 2023 10:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictorian Liberal leader John Pesutto is facing internal resistance over his move to expel MP Moira Deeming for allegedly bringing the party into disrepute.

Shane Heal's showdown with Sydney Flames fast-tracked
March 21, 2023 10:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSShane Heal will learn his fate as head coach at the Sydney Flames at an expedited hearing set down after being suspended over bullying allegations.

Tasmania follows Victoria in pushing to ban Nazi salute
March 21, 2023 10:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Tasmanian government has announced it will pursue laws to ban the Nazi salute after outrage over an anti-transgender rally in Melbourne.

Freedom of information request delays 'striking': Judge
March 21, 2023 10:02 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer independent senator Rex Patrick is suing the Australian Information Commissioner over FOI delays. He claims some were delayed by more than 1000 days.

Perrottet on the road, Minns on a run in NSW
March 21, 2023 10:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDominic Perrottet is campaigning in Goulburn while Chris Minns has returned to western Sydney as the leaders spruik their policies in a bid to court NSW voters

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