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Drag storytime event canned after threats of violence
May 04, 2023 02:24 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSMonash City Council's chief executive is "incredibly disappointed" after being forced to cancel a drag storytime event because of threats of violence.

Inquiry into unregistered doctor working in SA hospital
May 04, 2023 02:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSSA Health says an unregistered doctor worked in a country hospital for six days before being removed, prompting an investigation.

Deadline for mandatory carded play at Crown Casino
May 04, 2023 02:08 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSCrown Casino has been ordered to implement new anti-money laundering measures including mandatory carded play and spending limits.

Second teen charged over deadly Maryborough car crash
May 04, 2023 02:01 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAnother teenager has been charged over the theft of a Mercedes-Benz that was later involved in a deadly crash that killed three people in regional Queensland.

2023 Archibald a portrait of Australian art
May 04, 2023 01:51 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe winners of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes will be announced at the Art Gallery of NSW on Friday.

Booker Prize winner talks magic and danger of writing
May 04, 2023 01:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe author of Booker Prize-winning The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, Shehan Karunatilaka, is part of the Melbourne Writers Festival.

MardiGrass to mull big issues after the bong throwing
May 04, 2023 01:46 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSNimbin's annual MardiGrass festival celebrates all things cannabis including the Hemp Olympix, a colourful protest march and a conversation about drug laws.

Magistrate labels Violet CoCo's protesting 'noble'
May 04, 2023 01:37 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Perth court has commended high-profile NSW environmental activist Violet CoCo after she spray-painted a gas company's logo on a Perth police station.

No moral case for not lifting JobSeeker rate: Greens
May 04, 2023 01:30 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA new report says vulnerable Australians should receive an increase to welfare support payments, with Labor questioned how it can morally justify its position.

Truth-telling probe to hear from police chief, minister
May 04, 2023 01:29 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSVictoria Police chief Shane Patton and Police Minister Anthony Carbines will testify at a truth-telling inquiry, which has raised concerns about the force.

Axe attack victim thanks good Samaritans who saved her
May 04, 2023 01:26 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSCameron Turgay Bardak has been found guilty of attempted murder after attacking his ex-partner with a hatchet before choking her in a Brisbane CBD car park.

Toyota shows hydrogen cars in push for new green tech
May 04, 2023 01:19 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSToyota will showcase a collection of hydrogen-powered cars, buses and vans throughout Australia to garner support for a different type of green technology.

National body to ease shock of clean energy transition
May 04, 2023 01:13 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe federal budget will fund a national authority to manage the job losses and opportunities in switching from coal-fired power to widespread renewable energy.

Man admits hostel shooting in '11 days of madness'
May 04, 2023 12:53 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Melbourne man has admitted shooting up a St Kilda backpackers hostel owned by an underworld associate, along with a string of other offences.

Treasurer calls on banks to give rate rises to savers
May 04, 2023 12:48 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSJim Chalmers says savers are unhappy that banks aren't passing on interest rate hikes to them as quickly as they are to borrowers.

Search under way for missing paddler in Torres Strait
May 04, 2023 12:36 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSPolice have launched a search operation for a missing paddler after an unmanned outrigger canoe was found about 100 metres offshore from Thursday Island.

Judge chides Attorney-General over 'personal decision'
May 04, 2023 12:31 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAdam Cranston helped divert more than $105 million from the tax office, but a judge is "profoundly unhappy" taxpayers will no longer fund his defence.

Man guilty of attempted murder after hatchet attack
May 04, 2023 12:30 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSCameron Turgay Bardak has been found guilty of attempted murder after attacking a woman with a hatchet before choking her in a Brisbane CBD car park.

Millions to help WA regions beat sky-high airfares
May 04, 2023 12:21 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe WA government has allocated an extra $21 million to continue aviation schemes that improve remote airstrips and subsidise regional airfares.

Mulga Bore bringing red centre glam rock to Melbourne
May 04, 2023 12:08 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Mulga Bore Hard Rock Band - and their make-up - are the star attractions of the Indigenous arts and culture festival Yirramboi, which starts in Melbourne.

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