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Minister denies responsibility for robodebt legal check
February 01, 2023 04:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer human services minister Alan Tudge has denied responsibility for his department's failure to check the legality of the robodebt scheme.

Australian stock index hits highest level since April
February 01, 2023 04:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local bourse has closed up 0.3 per cent, with the benchmark ASX200 index finishing at more than 7,500 for the first time since April 22.

'Buffer zone' in place for Cardinal Pell's funeral
February 01, 2023 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA buffer zone will help mitigate the risk of clashes between mourners and protesters outside Cardinal George Pell's funeral on Thursday.

Pacific labour milestone reached six months early
February 01, 2023 04:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal government has hailed the success of a plan to get more Pacific workers into Australia, reaching its target half a year ahead of schedule.

Protesters to rally outside Cardinal Pell funeral mass
February 01, 2023 04:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThousands of mourners and protesters are expected to attend a funeral mass for the late Cardinal George Pell at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney on Thursday.

Report calls for tough action against 'rogue' Iran
February 01, 2023 04:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA scathing report handed down has blasted the "rogue" Iranian regime and recommends Australia take action to denounce human rights breaches.

Police bid to block Pell protest dropped, route changed
February 01, 2023 04:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOrganisers have agreed to change the route for a protest of George Pell's funeral so they don't enter the street outside the cathedral where he lies in state.

NSW shark nets may catch more turtles as waters warm
February 01, 2023 04:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSShark nets deployed off NSW beaches to protect swimmers and surfers may kill more turtles as waters warm, a fisheries report has warned.

LeBron, Davis lead Lakers to thrilling win at Knicks
February 01, 2023 03:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Los Angeles Lakers have won the battle between the NBA's east and west coast glamour franchises, beating the Knicks 129-123 after overtime in New York.

Urgent care clinics due soon amid health reform calls
February 01, 2023 03:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government's new urgent care clinics are designed to ease pressure on hospital emergency departments but doctors have cast doubt on whether they will.

Union call to widen scope of probe into Lehrmann case
February 01, 2023 03:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer Queensland solicitor-general Walter Sofronoff will lead an inquiry into the handling of rape allegations against former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

Dance, theatre extravaganza on Metro Arts slate
February 01, 2023 03:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane's Metro Arts presents a slate of new works that feature recovering acrobats, mis-heard song lyrics and mass dance parties.

Top-level talks on remedy for rising health care costs
February 01, 2023 03:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnthony Albanese wants federal, state and territory healthcare systems to work together better but faces calls from leaders to increase Commonwealth spending.

American middle distance track star bound for Australia
February 01, 2023 03:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMatthew Centrowitz, an Olympic 1500m champion, will join his fellow American drawcard Fred Kerley in racing in Australia.

Indigenous voice 'yes' vote campaign board revealed
February 01, 2023 02:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJohn Howard's former chief of staff has joined the campaign backing the "yes" vote for a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous voice to parliament.

'Encouraging signs' for Australia, China trade row
February 01, 2023 02:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia and China's trade ministers are preparing for a virtual meeting as Canberra continues to pressure Beijing into dropping trade sanctions.

Price pressures may ease but mortgage cliff looms
February 01, 2023 02:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSInflation is likely to start easing but many mortgage holders face higher repayments once their fixed-rate terms expire, a living costs committee has been told.

Fugitive behind bars after hiding inside yacht hull
February 01, 2023 02:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWanted fugitive Mark Horne has been arrested and thrown behind bars after trying to flee Australia by hiding in the hull of a yacht due to embark from Darwin.

Teachers 'burning out' as chronic NSW shortage deepens
February 01, 2023 02:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs NSW teachers and students head back to school, a new report has found teachers' pay has gone from bad to worse, as an inquiry examines the chronic shortage.

Record month for car thefts drives youth crime debate
February 01, 2023 02:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSData showing Queensland had a record number of car thefts over the month of December comes as the state prepares to strengthen its youth crime laws.

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