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NSW task force appointed to slash wait for surgery
March 28, 2023 02:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPremier Chris Minns has appointed a new task force to tackle the surgery backlog in NSW public hospitals to help the 100,000 people waiting for operations.
Housing fund hits wall as crossbench turns the screws
March 28, 2023 01:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA $10 billion housing future fund needs the support of the Greens and crossbenchers to pass, but Labor has yet to budge on amendments.
New Zealand lengthening detention for maritime arrivals
March 28, 2023 01:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe New Zealand immigration minister is toughening laws on detaining asylum seekers who arrive by sea, with the government introducing a "mass arrivals" bill.
Conservative shows hand for NSW Liberal leadership role
March 28, 2023 01:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConservative Tanya Davies has thrown her hat into the ring to become the deputy leader of the NSW Liberals, with at least three MPs eyeing off the top job.
Stricken ship late to alert authorities in close call
March 28, 2023 01:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe master of a bulk carrier which almost crashed into the NSW coast took almost an hour to notify authorities that the ship's engine had failed, a report says.
Guardrails and guidelines as AI embeds itself deeper
March 28, 2023 01:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSExperts have released guidelines on using artificial intelligence with opinion divided on whether the technology will kill jobs or accelerate the economy.
Climate protesters shut out of banking summit
March 28, 2023 01:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs executives of the big four banks spruiked their decarbonisation agendas, climate protesters rallied against their continued funding of fossil fuel projects.
The long and winding road to banking in rural Australia
March 28, 2023 01:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Senate inquiry into regional bank closures has heard from more than 150 rural Australians about the devastating effects of losing essential services.
Renters urge Greens to push for bigger housing fund
March 28, 2023 01:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRenters say they will be disappointed if the Greens compromise on Labor's housing fund, pointing to the deal on the government's climate bill.
Eastern Maar people recognised in native title decision
March 28, 2023 12:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe first Victorian native title decision in a decade will recognise the land rights of the traditional owners in a region in southwest Victoria.
Decisive win for crossbench in NSW election
March 28, 2023 12:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW will have a larger crossbench than the previous parliament, with up to 12 independent and Greens MPs likely to be sworn in after the state election.
Labor's housing fund stalls as crossbench demands more
March 28, 2023 12:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA $10 billion housing future fund needs the support of the Greens and crossbenchers to pass, but Labor has yet to budge on amendments.
New Zealand flags AUKUS interest, China raises concern
March 28, 2023 12:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand Defence Minister Andrew Little has confirmed talks with the United States about joining the non-nuclear aspect of the AUKUS defence deal.
Pig welfare in the spotlight over activist footage
March 28, 2023 12:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe peak body for pork farmers says its committed to animal welfare after footage emerged appearing to show distressed pigs at abattoirs.
Don't feed the trolls: Social media self-defence tools
March 28, 2023 12:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe eSafety Commission has launched a range of resources to help combat online hate directed at Indigenous people in the lead up to the voice referendum.
Retail spending remains subdued as living costs bite
March 28, 2023 12:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHigh living costs and rising interest rates have kept discretionary spending subdued in the month of February.
'Work starts now': Minns sworn in as NSW Labor premier
March 28, 2023 12:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSChris Minns has been sworn in as the 47th premier of NSW, along with key members of his frontbench, as Labor looks likely to form a minority government.
Deep ocean in deep trouble as Antarctic ice melts
March 28, 2023 12:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA life-sustaining circulatory system for the deep ocean will quickly slow and may collapse entirely without emissions cuts this decade, Australian experts say.
Malka Leifer abuse jury reveal a 'deadlock'
March 28, 2023 12:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJurors considering the sexual abuse case against ultra-Orthodox former principal Malka Leifer have been urged to push on after revealing a deadlock.
Aust shares gaining ground as banking fears ease
March 28, 2023 12:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local bourse was up 1.1 per cent at lunchtime following the buyout of Silicon Valley Bank, and as the market digested three different takeover deals.
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