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How autonomous drones could soon take off on the land
March 30, 2023 01:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDrone companies say autonomous machines could be the next big thing in Australian agriculture, while the appetite among producers is increasing.

Peak union wants wage boost for lowest-paid workers
March 30, 2023 01:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore than two million workers on minimum and award wages should get a seven per cent pay rise to keep up with the rising cost of living, the ACTU argues.

National orphanage museum finds a permanent home
March 30, 2023 01:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian Orphanage Museum is being officially opened in Geelong, acknowledging the plight of children raised in out-of-home care.

Student pilot missed safe landing areas before crash
March 30, 2023 01:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe helicopter that crashed into Melbourne homes had lost power while ascending and its student pilot missed two safe areas for landing, a report has found.

Toddler killer serving life sentence seeks parole
March 30, 2023 01:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man jailed for life for the murder of a three-year-old girl in Toowoomba in 1989 has applied for parole.

'Monster' jailed for killing, wounding girls in hotel
March 30, 2023 01:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA sentencing judge did not accept Kristian Kovaleff showed any remorse after stabbing two girls, killing one, then pretending to be mentally ill.

Engine lost power in chopper that crashed into homes
March 30, 2023 12:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe helicopter being flown by a student pilot and that crashed into Melbourne homes had lost engine power as it ascended.

Further DNA tests for hammer as murderer pursues appeal
March 30, 2023 12:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFailures at Queensland's DNA lab are in the spotlight as a man convicted of murdering his estranged wife tries to overturn his life sentence.

Murder charge against 29-year-old man dropped
March 30, 2023 12:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore than a year after his arrest, a murder charge against Sreeram Rajgokul Palaniswamy has been dropped after the Crown offered no evidence in court.

Inmate charged with WA prison murder of Ashley Bropho
March 30, 2023 12:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA sentenced prisoner will face a Perth court charged with the murder of convicted child sex offender Ashley Bropho at Hakea Prison.

Fish washing up in Menindee, water tests confirm algae
March 30, 2023 12:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSState water authorities continue to deal with low oxygen levels in the Darling-Baaka River at Menindee, as testing shows up potentially toxic algae.

Australian shares climb to 2 1/2 week high
March 30, 2023 12:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian Securities Exchange was up one per cent at midday, with every sector except energy in the green, as banking fears ease.

Chef and self-taught artist dishes up Archibald debut
March 30, 2023 12:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFirst-time artists are among the throng of veteran and acclaimed portrait painters hoping to clinch this year's prestigious Archibald Prize.

Cop accused of mocking mentally man before fatally shot
March 30, 2023 11:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA police officer disparaged a knife-wielding schizophrenic man before a unit stormed into his home and shot him three times in 2019, an inquest has been told.

Lawyer to face trial for striking, killing pedestrian
March 30, 2023 11:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA lawyer who allegedly struck a woman after she got off a Melbourne tram will face trial after pleading not guilty to dangerous driving causing death.

Sydney University staff to walk off job over workloads
March 30, 2023 11:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHundreds of staff members from one of Australia's top sandstone universities will walk off the job in a dispute with management over workloads.

Companies compelled to report on gender pay gap
March 30, 2023 11:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCompanies with 100 or more employees will be required to publish their gender pay gaps as part of the government's effort to improve workplace gender equality.

Knife crime targeted in NT bail reforms
March 30, 2023 11:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NT government has passed bail law and alcohol reforms targeting assault-related crime after the recent fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker in Darwin.

Lenders cut fixed rates as Reserve Bank decision looms
March 30, 2023 11:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLenders are cutting their fixed rates but borrowers are being urged to take caution as the Reserve Bank gets closer to the end of its rate hiking cycle.

Man jailed at least 26 years for murder and wounding
March 30, 2023 11:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA sentencing judge did not accept Kristian Kovaleff showed any remorse after stabbing two girls, killing one, and then pretending to be mentally ill.

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