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Qld police warn vigilantes angered by youth crime wave
May 08, 2023 12:30 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSPolice have called for community calm after a vigilante mob frustrated by the escalating youth crimes surrounded homes in central Queensland.

Tight focus on cost of living in balanced Labor budget
May 08, 2023 12:29 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSTreasurer Jim Chalmers will announce a slim surplus in Tuesday's federal budget with cost-of-living relief flagged as the centrepiece.

'No accountability' for Vic Aboriginal custody deaths
May 08, 2023 12:22 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSVictoria's top cop has offered an apology as a truth-telling inquiry probes a lack of accountability for Aboriginal deaths in custody and racism complaints.

Police renew calls for information on missing girl
May 08, 2023 12:01 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFears are growing for 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell who has been missing in northern Tasmania for more than a week.

Award-winning waste recycling firm could be binned
May 08, 2023 11:48 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn Australian firm that bills itself as "the answer to global challenges of circular economy and sustainable development" may be wound up in the Federal Court.

Cold snap brings snow, wintry blast to eastern states
May 08, 2023 11:32 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA cold snap has hit Australia's eastern states, bringing an early taste of winter as temperatures plummet and storm-force winds hit, with snow in some areas.

Conditions still good for business but risks brewing
May 08, 2023 11:30 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe economy is still firing along, according to a survey of the business community, but a slowdown in consumer spending will eventually start taking a toll.

Hayne to learn his fate after guilty rape verdicts
May 08, 2023 11:30 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSJarryd Hayne will soon find out how long he will spend in prison after being found guilty of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent.

Brothers' neglect preventable, disability inquiry told
May 08, 2023 10:47 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSInteractions between the Queensland government and the family of two brothers found malnourished and locked in a room are being examined by a royal commission.

New land for housing in two SA regional sites
May 08, 2023 10:44 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian government has moved to free up land for housing in two locations in regional South Australia.

Top cop sorry for force's racist actions, 'cover-ups'
May 08, 2023 10:36 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSRacist attitudes of officers have caused significant harm to generations of Aboriginal families, Victoria's police chief concedes.

Materials and energy sectors boost Australian shares
May 08, 2023 10:32 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe local share market is bouncing back from its third weekly decline, bolstered by news in the energy, materials and financial sectors.

Review details benefits of exclusive Sam Smith concert
May 08, 2023 10:28 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian government has revealed the full benefits of an exclusive Sam Smith concert which drew heavy criticism.

Lehrmann rape trial not extraordinary, says prosecutor
May 08, 2023 10:20 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSEx-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has made an unexpected appearance at an inquiry examining how the justice system handled rape allegations against him.

Sugar hit expected for Aussie canegrowers in UK deal
May 08, 2023 10:03 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAussie canegrowers say the UK trade deal is particularly sweet for them, giving meaningful access to the British market for the first time since the 1970s.

Qantas faces off in High Court over workforce cull
May 08, 2023 09:55 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSQantas will argue its decision to lay off more than 1600 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic was not illegal in an appeal to the High Court.

Brawling NSW Nationals set for another leadership spill
May 08, 2023 09:48 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSSpeculation is rife there will be a leadership spill in the NSW Nationals amid tensions over a prestigious parliamentary job, a day before parliament sits.

Top cop apologises for police force's racist actions
May 08, 2023 09:44 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSVictoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has conceded racist attitudes of officers have caused significant harm to generations of Aboriginal families.

Electric vehicle ad campaign claps back at ex-PM's jibe
May 08, 2023 09:40 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA new advertising campaign for electric vehicles makes fun of former prime minister Scott Morrison's election claim that Labor's policy would "end the weekend".

Budget cost shifting not about 'slash and cut and burn'
May 08, 2023 09:29 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe federal government assures its almost $18 billion in re-prioritised spending is sensible and won't drain programs of money they need.

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