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More public housing in SA as wait lists remain high
May 01, 2023 12:40 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian government says the waiting list for social housing remains stubbornly high as construction on new homes continues.

'Clogged' infrastructure pipeline puts heat on projects
May 01, 2023 12:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe nation's $120 billion infrastructure pipeline will be reviewed in a bid to restore public confidence in delivery of crucial projects.

LNP's Rennick under pressure ahead of Qld preselection
May 01, 2023 12:22 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSLNP senator Gerard Rennick is facing a preselection challenge in Queensland that could leave him relegated to an unwinnable position on the Senate ticket.

Australian shares rise as big rate-hike decisions loom
May 01, 2023 12:02 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe local share market was up 0.6 per cent at midday ahead a crucial week of central bank meetings in Australia, the United States and Europe.

Protesters vow no end to Wellington road blockades
May 01, 2023 11:59 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAround 30 people have been arrested as part of Restore Passenger Rail's traffic blockades but the Wellington climate activists have no plans to stop.

Refugees getting the job done in a tough labour market
May 01, 2023 11:58 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSHiring refugees such as banking whiz Chantal Mousad could pay dividends for employers willing to take a chance on workplace diversity.

Backyard freshwater crocodile found far away from home
May 01, 2023 11:49 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA young crocodile has given one NSW resident a snappy surprise in his own backyard, with experts saying the freshwater reptile was likely an abandoned pet.

Prescient Therapeutics (ASX:PTX) makes progress in March 2023 quarter
May 01, 2023 11:46 AM AEST| By Ankit SethiHighlights,Prescient has informed about progress with regard to its PTX-100 therapy and cell therapu OmniCAR,The Company has received "excellent" results from the clinical trial of PTX-100 therapy (T Cell Lymphoma),CellPryme being evaluated by potent...

WA pledges $500m to ease housing shortage
May 01, 2023 11:32 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Western Australian government will allocate $511 million to social housing and loan programs in a bid to combat homelessness.

Dead ducks to be dumped outside Vic premier's office
May 01, 2023 11:28 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAnti-duck shooting campaigners will dump about 100 dead native birds outside Victoria's government offices to display the "carnage" of the season opening.

Cranston jailed 5 years for her role in tax conspiracy
May 01, 2023 11:09 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSLauren Cranston, daughter of an ex-ATO deputy commissioner, has been jailed at five years for her role in a massive tax fraud and money laundering conspiracy.

Disability provider backs NDIS cap to protect services
May 01, 2023 11:04 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA cap on growth for the NDIS will help ensure it remains financially sustainable, the head of one of Australia's largest disability service providers says.

Rural forum to hear of significant gaps in women's care
May 01, 2023 11:03 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSNational research mapping women's health services in rural areas is likely to show significant inequity across maternity, abortion, and menopause care.

Chimeric (ASX:CHM) gets patent in India and notice of acceptance in Israel
May 01, 2023 10:56 AM AEST| By Ankit SethiHighlights,Chimeric is developing a range of cell therapies including CHM 1101, CHM 2101 and others for treatment of cancer,The company has been granted patent in India spanning its therapies CHM 1101 and CHM 1301,The Israel Patent Office has issued...

Major retailers fined over button battery products
May 01, 2023 10:54 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Australian Consumer and Competition Commission has fined two prominent retailers over products containing button batteries.

Coober Pedy becomes Red Planet in Stars on Mars
May 01, 2023 10:46 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSTV show Stars on Mars will be shot in the South Australian outback town of Coober Pedy.

Health service delays hit Indigenous parents: inquiry
May 01, 2023 10:45 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSFirst Nations parents battling substance abuse are being separated from their children due to delays in the public health system, a Victorian inquiry has heard.

Energy regulator concedes can do better on poles, wires
May 01, 2023 10:42 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe energy regulator says network companies can improve on how they tally the cost of operating poles and wires - charges that make up a hefty portion of bills.

Reconnaissance drilling at Arcadia’s (ASX:AM7/FRA:8OH) Karibib Cu-Au project confirms mineralisation in sulphides
May 01, 2023 10:41 AM AEST| By Ankit SethiHighlights,The latest results relate to the reconnaissance drilling activity done at Karibib’s Gamikaub prospect,The Phase 1 drilling had 10 RC holes for a total of more than 550 metre to test and intersect mineralisation zones,CEO Philip le Roux has...

Suspected croc attack sparks control measure debate
May 01, 2023 10:34 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSQueensland's crocodile control measures are in the spotlight as the search for a missing fisherman enters a third day in the state's far north.

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