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Albanese makes budget promise ahead of rates decision
April 03, 2023 03:38 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralian borrowers are bracing for another possible interest rate hike, as the government seeks to ensure the upcoming budget does not push up inflation.

Frog, turtle meat seized in 38 tonne biosecurity haul
April 03, 2023 03:31 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSBoxes of turtle and frog meat are among 38 tonnes of high-risk goods seized by federal authorities at a western Sydney warehouse.

Woman left in 'urine-soaked clothes' in prison van
April 03, 2023 03:29 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSWest Australian authorities will review the experience of an Aboriginal woman who was allegedly left in urine-soaked clothes during a prison transfer.

NSW MP waits to learn trial venue after retaining seat
April 03, 2023 03:12 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSKiama MP Gareth Ward has pleaded not guilty to five counts including indecent and sexual assault charges, as his lawyers aim to separate his accusers.

Former Tasmanian minister Adam Brooks appears in court
April 03, 2023 03:12 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFormer Tasmanian Liberal minister Adam Brooks has appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to illegally importing a belt featuring a hidden knife.

Pause on the cards as RBA board meets on cash rate
April 03, 2023 02:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Reserve Bank is inching closer to the point it can take its foot off the accelerator but it's unclear if the central bank has done enough just yet.

Train services resume after truck driver dies in crash
April 03, 2023 02:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSV/Line services were replaced by coaches for several hours after a truck and train crashed in Geelong, southwest of Melbourne.

Michael Slater charged with assaulting police at Noosa
April 03, 2023 02:26 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFormer test cricketer Michael Slater allegedly assaulted a police officer following an alleged domestic violence incident at Noosa on Friday night.

Queensland on the front foot against sex discrimination
April 03, 2023 02:17 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA legal requirement to take steps to eliminate sex discrimination and harassment has the Queensland government's support as it flags law reform.

Frog, turtle meat among huge biosecurity hazard haul
April 03, 2023 02:11 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSBoxes of turtle and frog meat are among 38 tonnes of high-risk goods seized by federal authorities at a western Sydney warehouse.

WA scientists help to find 'deepest fish ever caught'
April 03, 2023 01:48 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn expedition to the depths of the ocean has led West Australian scientists to help reel in a fish from a record-breaking depth of 8000 metres.

Wreckage of missing plane found in central Queensland
April 03, 2023 01:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA rescue helicopter crew has spotted the crash site of a plane that disappeared with two people aboard in central Queensland.

Victorian government returns to truth-telling inquiry
April 03, 2023 01:14 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSVictoria's truth-telling inquiry is holding another directions hearing after the state government failed to meet its evidence deadlines.

Fine increased over decoupled tanker triple-fatality
April 03, 2023 01:12 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA mechanics company found responsible for a horrific 2014 crash that killed three people has had its fine increased by the Victorian Court of Appeal.

Tas government says no data released after cyber breach
April 03, 2023 01:08 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFew details have been released about a data breach impacting the Tasmanian government but authorities say no data has been released or accessed.

EOS in $120m deal to supply remote turrets to Ukraine
April 03, 2023 01:00 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSElectro Optical Systems has struck a deal to supply up to 100 of its Remote Weapon Systems to Ukraine.

Premier tours flood-hit region on slow road to recovery
April 03, 2023 12:58 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe new premier of NSW will tour the flood-ravaged Northern Rivers region to hear from people who lost their homes on progress with flood-proofing and buybacks.

Tributes flow for statesman, artist, treasure Yunupingu
April 03, 2023 12:56 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSIndigenous leader Yunupingu is being remembered as a great Australian, a statesman, a remarkable artist and a national treasure.

Wright feeling blessed ahead of Bells Beach swansong
April 03, 2023 12:35 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralian surfing star Owen Wright will compete for the last time at Bells Beach and says he feels lucky, despite his well-publicised head health issues.

Judge asks indecisive Jarryd Hayne jury to persevere
April 03, 2023 12:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSWith jurors in Jarryd Hayne's sexual assault trial unable to reach a unanimous verdict after 17 hours, a judge has urged perseverance in the deliberations.

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