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Robots could bring in $4.5bn for NSW
November 22, 2022 01:21 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Harnessing new technology from robotics to renewable energy could turbo charge NSW coffers by up to $4.5 billion in the next 13 years, a report has...

Potential No.1 pick would embrace GWS move
November 22, 2022 01:19 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>GWS are set to pounce for Aaron Cadman with the first live pick of the AFL draft, with the key forward adamant he is up for a move away from Victor...

'Be honest' on bill shock from new energy
November 22, 2022 12:57 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Origin Energy says the push for clean energy is "out of step" with consumers, warning of bill shock for years from the cost of building new renewab...

Vic Labor MP launches signs legal fight
November 22, 2022 12:54 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>A Labor candidate has taken a Melbourne council to court over the removal of election campaign billboards, with the party accusing it of political...

Alumina refines credible path to net zero
November 22, 2022 12:52 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Clean energy and local expertise could transform alumina refining, which has been one of toughest sectors to crack in decarbonising the Australian...

Postie sings again as Eugowra re-opens
November 22, 2022 12:50 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>The post office in Eugowra is among the first businesses to open a week after a flash flood destroyed much of the farming town in the central west...

City's Kisnorbo off to French club: report
November 22, 2022 12:48 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Patrick Kisnorbo is the latest Australian set to test himself overseas with the Melbourne City coach reportedly taking the helm at Ligue 1 club Tro...

Push for social projects boost in north
November 22, 2022 12:47 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>In an annual statement on northern Australia, minister Madeleine King says more social projects are needed for the vast region.</p>

Interfaith fight against family violence
November 22, 2022 12:34 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Prominent religious leaders from across the spectrum have joined forces with the NSW government to work towards ending domestic and family violence...

Murray Darling plan under pressure
November 22, 2022 12:33 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Some 36 state-led Murray-Darling Basin Plan projects are supposed to be complete by June 2024 but authorities expect six will not meet the deadline...

Min Woo running hot but empty on RQ return
November 22, 2022 12:27 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Min Woo Lee's never-ending golf summer has brought him back to Royal Queensland in Brisbane for the second staging of the Australian PGA Championsh...

Qld man to face trial over murder of boss
November 22, 2022 12:22 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Queensland man Jordan Theodore Van Doorn has been committed for stand trial accused of murdering his boss Khalil Ibrahim in October 2021.</p>

Family ties inspire AFLW star Lily Mithen
November 22, 2022 12:20 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Laurie Mithen was a five-time VFL flag hero for Melbourne and AFLW star Lily Mithen hopes to add another premiership piece to the family legacy.</p...

Maxwell hits back at 'don't care' claims
November 22, 2022 12:14 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Glenn Maxwell has rejected suggestions he did not care about Australia's T20 World Cup exit, and opened up on the bizarre incident that led to his...

New home for troubled Tas youth centre
November 22, 2022 11:58 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Details of reforms in relation to the closure of Tasmania's controversial Ashley Youth Detention Centre have been revealed by the state government....

Cheaper child care one step closer
November 22, 2022 11:43 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Cheaper child care has been hailed as a boost for both children and the economy, but critics are questioning whether there will be enough staff to...

Super funds eye housing incentives
November 22, 2022 11:26 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Superannuation funds have got some ideas to unlock more investment in affordable housing and help ease the growing housing affordability crisis. </...

Insurers 'abandon' flood-hit NSW towns
November 22, 2022 11:20 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>The mayor of the flood-affected NSW town of Forbes says insurance companies have imposed a moratorium on providing flood insurance to properties in...

Mercedes to face class action over diesels
November 22, 2022 11:17 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>A law firm has launched a class action against Mercedes Benz over devices alleged to have manipulated diesel vehicle emissions.</p>

Demand for global fix to plastic pollution
November 22, 2022 11:16 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>New survey data shows a public expectation to do more on plastics waste amid hopes a UN treaty will level the corporate playing field with universa...