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Farmers deliver rivers of gold but drier times ahead
March 07, 2023 10:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's agriculture sector continues to smash production and export records but a looming dry spell is expected to put a dent in the surging figures.

Energy prices, green credentials head ACCC concerns
March 07, 2023 10:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe ACCC says competition and consumer issues in relation to energy, telecommunications and environmental sustainability are among its top compliance concerns.

Styled by grandma, accessories feature in runway show
March 07, 2023 09:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Utopia runway show in Melbourne featured some inventive styling, with accessories that may prove more affordable than the outfits on display.

Wong backing Waqa as PIF secretary general
March 07, 2023 09:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia is backing the Pacific's consensus appointment of Baron Waqa as the next Pacific Islands Forum secretary general.

Carbonxt (ASX:CG1) H1 report highlights new carbon plant, contract renewal with largest customer
March 06, 2023 07:53 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Carbonxt performed maintenance and installation programs at its existing facilities during the first half, expected to boost its margin growth in 2023.,The company achieved crucial near-term objectives concerning its strategic KCP JV for a...

Second death from Murray Valley encephalitis confirmed
March 06, 2023 07:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA second woman has died and a man is in hospital in Victoria after contracting Murray Valley encephalitis, the deadly mosquito-borne virus.

FOI commissioner quits, citing lack of power, delays
March 06, 2023 07:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal Freedom of Information commissioner has quit one year into his five-year appointment citing an inability to overhaul access to government documents.

Murder conspiracy charges dropped in South Australia
March 06, 2023 07:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man and a teen charged with conspiracy to murder have had their charges dropped by South Australia Police.

Future of Qld lawyer's corruption charge to be decided
March 06, 2023 07:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA jury has been discharged in a Brisbane lawyer's corruption trial, with the matter adjourned for three weeks for the prosecution to consider the proceeding.

Hotter than summer: Mercury soars in NSW heatwave
March 06, 2023 06:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSydney baked through its hottest day in two years while bushfires in NSW's west sparked emergency warnings for two communities.

Trailblazing NZ transgender MP Georgina Beyer dies
March 06, 2023 05:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand politician and activist Georgina Beyer, the world's first openly transgender MP, has died in Wellington aged 65.

Cell safety concerns raised at inquest of 'kind woman'
March 06, 2023 05:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland Coroners Court is investigating the deaths in custody of Shiralee Deanne Tilberoo in 2020 and Vlasta Wylucki in 2018.

Former Miss Australia accused of domestic violence
March 06, 2023 05:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA one-time Miss Australia and former politician is facing accusations she abused or intimidated her partner over more than a decade.

Indigenous people at 'heart' of cemetery design
March 06, 2023 05:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe master plan for Victoria's biggest cemetery in a century has been unveiled and the trust behind it says the design has Indigenous people at its heart.

Runway crowd favourites Aje and Nevenka at Fashion Week
March 06, 2023 05:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Utopia runway was a mix of dreamy maxi dresses, splashes of jewel colours, and sleepwear-as-daywear at the Melbourne Fashion Festival.

NT police force plans to retire Walker shooter Rolfe
March 06, 2023 05:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNorthern Territory police intend to stand down Constable Zachary Rolfe based on psychological and risk assessments after he fatally shot an Indigenous teen.

Aust shares gain as another RBA rate hike looms
March 06, 2023 04:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market was up 0.62 per cent at the close as another rate decision by the Reserve Bank looms.

Bail law changes not good enough, legal groups say
March 06, 2023 04:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLegal groups are cautiously optimistic about the Victorian government's plans to overhaul the state's bail laws.

Sydney Kings' Cooks takes 'last chance' for NBA deal
March 06, 2023 04:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNewly-minted NBL MVP Xavier Cooks has signed with the Washington Wizards and will become the 11th Australian playing in the NBA this season.

Millions to get boost in pension and welfare payments
March 06, 2023 04:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore than 4.7 million Australians will get a boost to their social security payments after indexation, but advocacy groups have slammed the raise as inadequate.

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