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Treaty recommended despite death penalty
December 01, 2022 10:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA parliamentary committee has recommended Australia ratify a defence treaty with Japan despite concerns that troops could be subject to the death penalty.
Man acted in self-defence killing brother
December 01, 2022 10:57 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHaig Jacob Arslanian's fatal shooting of his brother David at their Geelong family home in October 2020 was a reasonable act of self-defence, a judge says.
BHP sees ore demand beyond 'super cycle'
December 01, 2022 10:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBHP tips decarbonisation to drive global demand beyond a "super cycle" for copper, nickel and steel but warns the industry is competing for high-tech skills.
Territories given euthanasia voting rights
December 01, 2022 10:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSParliament has repealed laws preventing the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary assisted dying.
NSW premier dodges preselection debate
December 01, 2022 10:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSnubbed senior Liberal minister Natalie Ward says she's focused on the people of NSW, not the Liberal Party processes that stopped her moving into a safe seat.
Judge weighs verdict for brother killer
December 01, 2022 10:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHaig Jacob Arslanian will learn if a judge has found him guilty of manslaughter over the death of his brother David in Geelong.
NSW pushing federal ALP for coal price cap
December 01, 2022 09:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW Treasurer Matt Kean is calling on federal Labor to cap coal prices, saying the nation is running out of time to act if it wants to keep power costs down.
SA floodwaters stall, peak to hit later
December 01, 2022 09:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe latest forecasts on flooding down the Murray River in SA have indicated the first peak in water flows will now hit about two weeks later than first thought.
Doctors express fears for Indigenous kids
December 01, 2022 09:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIndigenous children are increasingly dying by suicide or ending up behind bars, as part of a growing trend worrying Australian doctors.
Climate change drives SA's high-tech push
December 01, 2022 09:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Australia is urging Australian and Indo-Pacific firms to join a new carbon accounting lab to better track and report sustainable operations and exports.
Ex-Tyrrell suspect awarded $1.5m damages
December 01, 2022 09:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA former suspect in William Tyrrell's disappearance has been awarded almost $1.5 million in damages after suing over the police investigation against him.
Lachlan Murdoch to front defamation trial
December 01, 2022 09:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMedia mogul Lachlan Murdoch will appear in person to give evidence during a defamation trial against Australian publisher Crikey scheduled for early 2023.
Veterans want hands off war medals
December 01, 2022 09:28 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe defence chief must not sanction Afghanistan veterans over alleged war crimes until the legal process is finished, senior veteran organisations say.
Qld to allow mental health patient checks
December 01, 2022 09:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland government will introduce new laws removing restrictions so UN inspectors can visit patients being held in mental health facilities in person.
Albanese marks year of Australian heroism
December 01, 2022 09:21 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe prime minister and opposition leader have paid tribute to all who helped during the multiple, devastating floods in communities across Australia.
Hidden risk in this year's bushfire season
December 01, 2022 09:19 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW is facing its most significant fire risk in a decade, with two years of rain creating conditions for "prolific vegetation growth" as the fire season begins.
Chatbot goes online to fight sextortion
December 01, 2022 09:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA world-first artificial intelligence chatbot will help victims of image-based abuse find support and report incidents as online sexual abuse spirals.
Manufacturing sector contracts in November
December 01, 2022 09:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe manufacturing sector has finally contracted after three months of flatlining, in a sign that less than favourable economic conditions are now hurting.
SA to monitor firebugs over summer
December 01, 2022 09:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Australia has passed laws to allow police to electronically monitor known firebugs during the bushfire season.
South Australia forecasts record harvest
December 01, 2022 09:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian government says the grain harvest during the current season will surge to record levels in both production and value.
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