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 Sydney man cleared on murder intent charge

Sydney man cleared on murder intent charge

December 02, 2022 11:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Sydney real estate agent was so high on drugs he would have not been in the right mind to intend to kill two women he was drinking with, a judge has found.

 Height fear man sues over upstairs court

Height fear man sues over upstairs court

December 02, 2022 11:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Gold Coast solicitor with a claimed fear of heights has sought $73 billion in damages for being required to attend his criminal case in an upstairs court.

 Aust shares down 0.5pct at midday

Aust shares down 0.5pct at midday

December 02, 2022 11:21 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The ASX has given back most of Thursday's gains, but at midday was still on track for a three-quarters of a percentage point rise for the week.

 Melbourne man charged with woman's murder

Melbourne man charged with woman's murder

December 02, 2022 11:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Melbourne man has faced court charged with the murder of a 51-year-old woman whose body was discovered by family members inside a Northcote home.

 'Alchemy' in NSW UK trade posting: probe

'Alchemy' in NSW UK trade posting: probe

December 02, 2022 11:01 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A senior public servant says it's not true that she retrospectively tried to justify the salary package for a plum UK trade role.

 Timeline for accused jihadist Neil Prakash

Timeline for accused jihadist Neil Prakash

December 02, 2022 11:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Melbourne-born accused Islamic State jihadist Neil Prakash has been extradited from Turkey to Australia to face terror charges.

 Cops face unavoidable trauma, inquest told

Cops face unavoidable trauma, inquest told

December 02, 2022 10:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An inquest into the suicide deaths of four Tasmanian policemen has been told officers face unavoidable trauma due to the nature of the job.

 Commodity economy 'not a source of shame'

Commodity economy 'not a source of shame'

December 02, 2022 10:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Fossil fuels have given Australians an "awesome" standard of living but the economy needs to become more varied, international investors have been told.

 Prosecutor drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case

Prosecutor drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case

December 02, 2022 10:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The prosecution of sexual assault charges against Brittany Higgins' alleged rapist will not go ahead because of the negative impact on her mental health.

 Review gives tick to social media code

Review gives tick to social media code

December 02, 2022 10:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A review of Australia's news media bargaining code has found it successful in forcing social media giants to the table with publishers and broadcasters.

 Chris Dawson jailed for at least 18 years

Chris Dawson jailed for at least 18 years

December 02, 2022 09:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Former teacher Chris Dawson has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years after murdering his wife Lynette and disposing of her body four decades ago.

 Accused jihadist Neil Prakash in Australia

Accused jihadist Neil Prakash in Australia

December 02, 2022 09:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Melbourne-born Neil Prakash, who is accused of travelling to Syria to fight with Islamic State, has landed in Australia to face terrorism charges.

 Santos loses appeal over Barossa gas works

Santos loses appeal over Barossa gas works

December 02, 2022 08:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The full Federal Court has ruled a judge was correct in halting drilling at Santos' multibillion-dollar Barossa gas project off the Tiwi Islands.

 'Surprise' finding on lockdown opioid use

'Surprise' finding on lockdown opioid use

December 02, 2022 08:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

COVID restrictions prompted a significant drop in the number of Victorians taking opioid painkillers, according to a new study that has surprised researchers.

 NSW's UK trade office 'exceeding targets'

NSW's UK trade office 'exceeding targets'

December 02, 2022 08:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An inquiry sparked by John Barilaro's appointment to an overseas trade role has been told a controversial UK trade office is exceeding performance targets.

 Crossbench briefed on Indigenous voice

Crossbench briefed on Indigenous voice

December 02, 2022 08:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Labor government has briefed crossbench MPs on the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament, saying amending the constitution is a matter of principle.

 Workplace rule changes become law

Workplace rule changes become law

December 02, 2022 08:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The federal government's workplace relations changes, which will introduce multi-employer bargaining, have been waved through parliament.

 Sydney fugitive found in Turkey arrested

Sydney fugitive found in Turkey arrested

December 02, 2022 08:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Sydney man who left Australia while on trial for importing a drug precursor has been arrested after being found in Turkey on a false passport.

 WA pregnant mum hit with brick has died

WA pregnant mum hit with brick has died

December 02, 2022 07:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A pregnant Perth mother who was hit in the head with a concrete block in an unprovoked attack this week has died in hospital along with her unborn child.

 Man charged after woman's body found

Man charged after woman's body found

December 02, 2022 06:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead at a residence in Melbourne's north on Wednesday.

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