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Prison in lockdown after sex offender dies in cell
March 09, 2023 04:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice are investigating after an Aboriginal prisoner was found dead in his cell at Perth's Hakea Prison, with two units placed into lockdown.

Breastfeeding mother and baby kicked out of court
March 09, 2023 04:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA mother breastfeeding her child was asked to leave a court by a judge because he was concerned she would be a distraction to jurors.

Department was 'double-crossed' on legality of robodebt
March 09, 2023 04:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA federal government department overseeing the robodebt scheme misled another about the legality of the scheme, the royal commission has heard.

Patients reject life-saving heart medicine, study shows
March 09, 2023 03:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Heart Foundation is urging people people with high cholesterol to take life-saving heart medication, after a new study found one in five refuse to take it.

Independents will squeeze next NSW govt on coal and gas
March 09, 2023 03:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA group of independent candidates from affluent Sydney electorates say they are looking out for their communities with demands for radical coal and gas reform.

Indigenous financial rights advocate's heart on display
March 09, 2023 03:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLynda Edwards has been recognised for her incredible work fighting for the financial security of Indigenous communities and preventing predatory bank behaviour.

Labor's manufacturing fund hangs in balance
March 09, 2023 03:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe $15 billion national reconstruction fund has passed the lower house, but may fall over in the Senate with the government yet to seal the deal.

EarlyBirds is furthering ‘Innovation Collaboration’ through an open innovation ecosystem
March 09, 2023 03:22 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiHighlights,EarlyBirds is a global and open ecosystem that connects businesses (early adopters) with innovators,Two programs of the ecosystem are Explorer and Challenger, with different problem-solving features,The company also has dynamic innovation...

Pollie flap sparks vow to finally raise the right flag
March 09, 2023 03:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralians have been reassured their flag won't remain tattered flying over Parliament House in the future.

Vic murder accused faces court over brother's death
March 09, 2023 03:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice have charged Shaun Sanderson with murder and attempted murder following an incident in Melbourne's north.

Australian gender inequality 'not zero-sum game'
March 09, 2023 02:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA task force on women's economic equality will recommend the federal government pay superannuation on paid parental leave and improve childcare rules.

NDIS has 'failed' Aboriginal people with a disability
March 09, 2023 02:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Yoorrook Justice Commission, Victoria's first truth-telling inquiry, has heard how Indigenous people with a disability are not being adequately supported.

Annual Sydney nudie dip crowd in world record attempt
March 09, 2023 02:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSStripped-off swimmers will take to the water off Sydney hoping to smash the world record for the largest ever skinny dip.

How a government abandoned its duty of care to citizens
March 09, 2023 02:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA royal commission unveils the human toll of the illegal robodebt scheme and the previously faceless public servants and former ministers who instigated it.

IOUpay (ASX:IOU) announces appointment of Executive Chairman, aims efficiencies, profitability
March 09, 2023 02:46 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiHighlights,IOUpay has appointed Chairman Isaac Chong Kwong Yang, with background in finance and accounting, as the Executive Chairman,The company, with this move, aims to reduce costs, achieve positive cashflow and advance toward profitability,All cu...

More cuts flagged to counter coalition's 'booby traps'
March 09, 2023 02:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFinance Minister Katy Gallagher is cautiously optimistic comments from RBA governor Philip Lowe show interest rate hikes are closer to being paused.

Floods come to an end in NSW after record 177 days
March 09, 2023 02:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW SES has lifted its final flood warning, ending the longest flooding operation in the organisation's history.

Activist group calls for 'reforms' at Santos
March 09, 2023 02:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA London-based shareholder activist group that helped lead the fight against AGL's demerger plans is now taking aim at Santos.

AFP sting operation uncovers 3kg of hidden heroin
March 09, 2023 02:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Sydney man has been charged with drug offences after he allegedly tried to collect three kilograms of heroin imported in a shipment of silk table runners.

Drag racer challenges jail term for drug trafficking
March 09, 2023 02:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer Queensland drag racing champion Brett Raymond Stevens applied to reopen sentence over a $1.2 million operation that produced thousands of MDMA pills.

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