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Ex-cop to lead hospital review after doctor stabbing
May 10, 2023 09:57 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSSecurity experts including a former police commander will lead a review into safety at Tasmanian hospital emergency departments after the stabbing of a doctor.

Man extradited from Queensland over alleged $24m fraud
May 10, 2023 09:53 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA businessman will appear in a NSW court, accused of being involved in a $24 million fraud targeting 'mum and dad-type' investors as well as businesses.

Mum desperate for answers over backpacker death
May 10, 2023 09:48 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe safety of international backpackers is being probed at a Queensland inquest into the death of a German tourist in a ride-on lawnmower accident.

Long-term rental reform needed for affordability crisis
May 10, 2023 09:46 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn increase to rental assistance has been welcomed by the nation's peak housing bodies, but they warn the measure doesn't go far enough to manage the crisis.

Up to $70,000 in payments to lure doctors to rural Qld
May 10, 2023 09:36 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA day after announcing up to $20,000 in incentives to attract police to Queensland, the state government has made a similar pledge for health workers.

Why time is running out for hybrid vehicle tax discount
May 10, 2023 09:34 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSHybrid car buyers have less than two years to secure a tax discount, according to the federal budget which revealed further investments in electric vehicles.

Refugees at risk as settlement services fight for funds
May 10, 2023 09:29 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSRefugees could be left vulnerable with no dedicated funding for settlement services in the federal budget as the humanitarian intake remains stagnant.

Environment groups blast 'timid' biodiversity funding
May 10, 2023 09:25 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralia's shocking loss of nature will not be fixed under a federal budget like the one delivered on Tuesday, conservation groups say.

Minister flies to China in latest bid to ease trade row
May 10, 2023 09:21 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSTrade Minister Don Farrell is travelling to Beijing in a bid to end a long-running dispute blocking Australian businesses accessing lucrative Chinese markets.

Major disturbance erupts at Perth detention centre
May 10, 2023 09:21 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSWestern Australia's Department of Justice is responding to a major disturbance at the Banksia Hill Detention Centre involving almost 50 juvenile detainees.

Man charged after 3D-printed firearms found in haul
May 10, 2023 09:18 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSFive 3D-printed firearms were found among a haul of weapons and drugs at a home in Victoria's southwest as part of a probe into a non-fatal shooting.

Disability commission finds litany of care failings
May 10, 2023 08:47 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSRevelations of multiple failings by government agencies have come after two brothers living with disabilities were found malnourished and locked in a bedroom.

National rules out Maori Party in key NZ election move
May 10, 2023 08:41 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSNational party leader Chris Luxon says New Zealanders risk a "coalition of chaos" if they return Labour for a third term in office in October.

Green hydrogen proponents pumped on vote of confidence
May 10, 2023 08:34 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPlans for renewable hydrogen produced with Australian-made electrolysers are closer to commercial reality after the federal budget chipped in $2 billion.

PM defends budget spending, denies inflation fears
May 10, 2023 07:47 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese says the budget reflects Labor's responsible economic management and at the same time doesn't leave struggling people behind.

Man charged over fatal crash that also left boy injured
May 10, 2023 07:41 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA man has been charged following a crash in Victoria that left a woman dead and an 11-year-old boy seriously injured.

Treasurer Chalmers plays down second surplus prospect
May 10, 2023 07:23 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSJim Chalmers says his budget won't fan inflation and lead to more interest rate rises but some leading economic experts are not convinced.

Business as usual budget 'falls short' on science, tech
May 10, 2023 07:05 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA national research and development target and bolder science funding would make Australia internationally competitive and boost advanced manufacturing.

Murder probe after man found dead with stab wounds
May 10, 2023 06:59 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPolice are investigating after a man was killed in a stabbing at a property in Cairns.

Body discovered after New Zealand student lost in caves
May 10, 2023 06:32 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSQuestions are being asked as to why a high school caving trip went ahead amid thunderstorm warnings after a body was recovered in caves in New Zealand.

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