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Skin cancer could lurk in 'normal-looking' skin
May 10, 2023 02:39 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSResearchers have found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer.

Youth detention centre riot 'terrorism', says premier
May 10, 2023 02:35 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSMost inmates involved in a major disturbance at Perth's Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre have surrendered, authorities say.

Queensland's ecotourism plans 'poorly defined': report
May 10, 2023 02:31 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA report by Queensland's auditor-general has found the state's ecotourism plan to be lacking coherent policy and poorly defined.

Business groups call out missed chance to boost growth
May 10, 2023 02:17 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe federal budget has been broadly welcomed by the business community but some worry it doesn't go far enough to boost productivity and investment.

Call for energy rules, not cheap loans, for landlords
May 10, 2023 02:13 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSGreedy property investors are the biggest barrier to energy upgrades that could save renters on bills, casting doubt on new low-cost finance to power change.

'No other choice', nannas take NSW government to court
May 10, 2023 02:09 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSSelf-described "knitting nannas" Helen Kvelde and Dominique Jacobs are challenging the NSW government's anti-protest laws in the Supreme Court.

Frigate failure as $45b warships 'lack value for money'
May 10, 2023 02:08 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn audit of the Hunter class frigate program found the defence department didn't conduct value-for-money assessments and oversaw cost blowouts and delays.

Push for long-term rental reform to help housing crisis
May 10, 2023 02:05 PM 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.

Institute sorry over findings of professor's misconduct
May 10, 2023 01:55 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Brisbane medical institute has apologised for failings that made it slow to act to serious research misconduct by a prominent cancer researcher.

Passengers launch class action over "cruise from hell"
May 10, 2023 01:46 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSCruise passengers are suing for damages and a refund after their vessel got caught in cyclonic weather, claiming they had no option to cancel their holiday.

NSW premier refuses immediate answers for charged MP
May 10, 2023 01:27 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSNSW Premier Chris Minns has been criticised for refusing to answer an MP's questions on the floor of parliament while the MP awaits criminal trial.

Police 'had a passion' for Lehrmann prosecution to fail
May 10, 2023 01:14 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe ACT's top prosecutor says he faced unprecedented pressure from police not to proceed with a retrial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins.

Elderly hairdresser with 'active sex life' denies rape
May 10, 2023 12:54 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Sydney hairdresser claiming he had an active sex life with models has denied allegations he raped three teenage female clients from the 1970s to 90s.

Fight against breast cancer scores $12m research boost
May 10, 2023 12:50 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe National Breast Cancer Foundation has announced it will invest $12 million to 16 research projects around the country.

WA premier says youth detention centre riot 'terrorism'
May 10, 2023 12:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSMost inmates involved in a major disturbance at Perth's Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre have surrendered, authorities say.

'Brazen, predatory' upskirting teacher may be autistic
May 10, 2023 12:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA teacher who has pleaded guilty to filming the private parts of schoolgirls in his classroom has had his sentencing delayed for a doctor's report.

Actor Vince Colosimo in court over $65k unpaid fines
May 10, 2023 12:37 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSUnderbelly star Vince Colosimo has faced a Melbourne court over his failure to pay more than $65,000 in fines.

Man arrested after housemate found stabbed to death
May 10, 2023 12:16 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSPolice have launched a murder investigation and arrested a man after his housemate was found dead with multiple stab wounds at a home in Cairns.

Drivers may hold clues in search for missing teenager
May 10, 2023 11:47 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSPolice investigations are ongoing to locate a missing 14-year-old girl in Tasmania, with further searches of a river planned.

Man's refusal to care for burn victim 'not simple'
May 10, 2023 11:30 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA man charged with refusing to provide care for an elderly man who suffered serious burns has requested the evidence against him be presented sooner.

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