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Qantas in crosshairs over chemical spill
10:05AM Qantas has been issued with an investigation notice over the spill of toxic chemicals at Brisbane airport.
Sydney man charged with child sex crimes
9:55AM A Sydney man who allegedly tried to meet a 11-year-old girl has been charged after a covert police operation.
Pair tasered after chase in Melbourne
9:55AM Two people in a stolen Jaguar hit two police cars before they were tasered and pepper-sprayed after a short pursuit.
Human remains found inside submerged car
9:55AM Homicide detectives are investigating after human remains were found inside a car at the bottom of a dam in Queensland's Wide Bay region.
Minister trumpets free trade in Washington
9:55AM Finance Minister Mathias Cormann will talk up the benefits of free trade and anti-protectionism when he meets global economic leaders in Washington.
Union chief quits migrant advisory council
9:13AM ACTU president Ged Kearney has resigned from the federal government's ministerial advisory council for skilled migration.
Labor targets vacant housing investments
8:52AM Federal Labor has made a jump on the Turnbull government by unveiling a housing affordability package two weeks before the budget.
Fire rips through historic Melbourne RSL
8:49AM A Melbourne RSL building has been severely damaged just days before Anzac Day, with a yoga class in the building escaping before the blaze took hold.
Call for SA minister sacking over home
8:40AM South Australia's opposition says Mental Health Minister Leesa Vlahos should be sacked for acting too slowly to address conditions at a state-run nursing home.
NSW Police prepared for Anzac Day threats
8:28AM NSW Police will beef up security measures in Sydney over the next four days as Anzac Day events coincide with a visit from US Vice President Mike Pence.
Police dog catches alleged Vic robbers
8:26AM Five teens who allegedly held up stores across Melbourne's southeast have been chased down by the police canine unit and put behind bars.
Security top issue when PM meets Pence
8:14AM North Korea and regional security will be at the top of the agenda when Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull sits down with US Vice President Mike Pence.
Gas market in crisis: competition chief
8:14AM The head of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says there is a crisis in the market supplying gas to industry.
Men charged with selling stolen wine in SA
8:14AM Two men will face court after allegedly selling stolen red wine on the side of the road in the Adelaide CBD, some of them premium bottles.
Hallmarks of terror in Paris attack: PM
8:12AM Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says a Paris shooting which left one police officer dead has all the hallmarks of terrorism.
Melb teens arrested after robbery spree
7:42AM Melbourne police had a busy night chasing down five teenage males who allegedly robbed a petrol station and two fast food outlets.
Push to end pesticides move as boss quits
7:16AM Labor wants Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to stop the relocation of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority after its CEO quit.
More sanctions flagged against North Korea
9:05PM Australia is expected to announce further sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs.
Dutton weighs in on Manus Island shooting
9:01PM Peter Dutton says a shooting at the Manus Island detention centre may have been caused by a small boy being led towards the facility by asylum seekers.
NSW still firming up Airbnb regulations
8:22PM A parliamentary inquiry into homesharing sites such as Airbnb wrapped up six months ago but the NSW government says it still needs to conduct more consultation.
Big jump in business mortgage demand
8:22PM New figures show commercial mortgage demand surged over 25 per cent in the March quarter as record low interest rates continued.
Frydenberg pushes WA to act on sharks
8:22PM "Blind Freddy" could see there were more sharks off WA, says Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg, urging the state government to act.
Parts of Powerhouse Museum may stay in CBD
8:10PM The NSW government has backed down on plans to completely relocate the Powerhouse Museum to Sydney's west, saying parts could remain in the inner city.
More delays at Perth children's hospital
8:10PM The WA government is fixing high lead levels in drinking water at Perth's new children's hospital with hopes the long-delayed facility can open this year.
Budget enjoys healthier economic backdrop
8:07PM Scott Morrison will have a stronger economic backdrop to base his second budget on, although the treasurer is expected to stick to a budget surplus in 2020/21.
Car hitting Perth bus caught on dashcam
8:03PM A Perth driver narrowly avoided causing a serious accident after attempting a U-turn and colliding with a bus, dashcam footage shows.
Minister dismisses Japan angst over subs
7:41PM Defence Minister Marise Payne insists Japan and Australia have moved on from the unsuccessful submarine bid saga.
Elderly fisherman drowns in Victorian lake
7:32PM An 82-year-old fisherman has drowned in a lake in regional Victoria but police say the death is not suspicious.
Australia keen to revive 4 country forum
7:24PM Australia could be keen for a new diplomatic forum with Japan, India, and the United States.
Plane crashes in paddock, couple critical
7:17PM A young man and woman who went on a Sydney sightseeing flight are in critical condition in hospital after their plane crashed in a paddock near Camden Airport.
Heath Ledger doco to premiere in Perth
6:26PM An upcoming documentary on the life of the late actor Heath Ledger is set to have its Australian premiere in Perth.
Bliss N Eso say life changed after tragedy
6:26PM Australian hip-hop group Bliss N Eso say life changed after a young man was killed on the set of their video in Brisbane, and music helps get them through.
Man charged over Sydney stabbing
6:09PM A man has been arrested over the stabbing of another man at Kingsford in Sydney's east.
SA govt to shut down Adelaide nursing home
5:50PM An Adelaide nursing home will be closed by the South Australian government after it was found residents had been given poor and inappropriate care.
Qantas urged to review foam use post-spill
5:30PM Qantas should review its use of a potentially harmful firefighting foam following a spill at Brisbane Airport, the Queensland government says.
Trust funnelled company donations: CCC
5:18PM A CCC investigation has heard a trust was allegedly used to anonymously funnel donations from companies into the campaign fund of a Queensland mayor.
PM lauds 'Australian values' for citizens
5:17PM Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says Australian citizenship should be an honour, as the government unveiled tougher tests for new applicants.
Public debate rages on 'Australian values'
5:14PM The prime minister's push to include an "Australian values" component to the citizenship test has triggered an avalanche of suggestions from social media users.
Ex-judge wants computers in NSW jail cells
5:09PM A former NSW judge is leading a renewed push for NSW prisoners to be able to access computers in cells for education and counselling purposes.
More hydro power on federal agenda
4:38PM The federal government has launched another study into boosting Australia's hydro storage as it is warns future reliance on gas will lead to high power prices.
Pacific trade deal reached after 8 years
4:20PM Australia, New Zealand and a dozen Pacific Island countries have wrapped talks on a trade and development deal, but Fiji and Papua New Guinea have opted out.
Worker, 53, crushed by pylon in north Qld
3:52PM A man has been crushed to death in a workplace accident at a north Queensland concreting business.
Teen's body still missing off NSW coast
3:20PM Water police and Surf Life Saving volunteers continue to search for a Sydney teenager feared drowned at a beach on the NSW mid north coast over Easter.
Angels guitarist Brewster hospitalised
3:20PM Rick Brewster, lead guitarist with seminal Australian rock band The Angels, has been hospitalised suddenly with an infection.
Ex-NSW Supreme Court judge to head ICAC
3:20PM The NSW government has chosen former Supreme Court judge Peter Hall to replace Megan Latham as the head of the state's new-look corruption watchdog.
Qld nipper to be honoured for beach rescue
3:01PM A 13-year-old nipper will be honoured for rescuing a father from rough seas on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
LNP flags regional Qld casinos if elected
2:59PM Queensland's Liberal National Party opposition has flagged granting casino licences to regional parts of the state if they're elected to office.
Qld ride-share drivers say fares must rise
2:32PM The organisation representing ride-sharing drivers has told a Queensland government committee that fares need to rise so drivers can earn a living.
Regulatory ban on sex selection remains
2:05PM Both sex selection and commercial surrogacy remain 'ethically unacceptable' under the 2017 Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) guidelines.
Thousands of new jobs in Tas uni move
2:00PM Thousands of new jobs will be created when the University of Tasmania's Launceston campus is moved into the city, the state's treasurer says.
Tassie could become Australia's battery
1:21PM Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced federal funding for a study into doubling the capacity of Tasmania's hydro power system.
Baby born after Melbourne car crash
1:18PM A pregnant woman has had an emergency caesarean after a collision in Melbourne, while another woman died in a separate crash.
Cost-benefit not be all, end all: Joyce
1:18PM Nationals Leader Barnaby Joyce said accounting measures shouldn't be the only drivers behind decisions to shift government departments to the bush.
Abbott blasts 'sneaky' political leakers
1:16PM Tony Abbott says only three people had access to voter polling for his NSW seat, and one of them was the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Prawn farmers call for Qantas compensation
12:56PM Queensland prawn farmers struggling with white spot disease want compensation from Qantas after firefighting foam leaked into the Brisbane River.
Almost one dead every day on NSW roads
12:44PM The number of people killed on NSW roads in 2017 has reached 103 after three deaths in 24 hours.
New clues on whereabout of Falconio's body
12:22PM Northern Territory Police are investigating an anonymous letter that gives details of the whereabouts of backpacker Peter Falconio's remains.
NSW corruption watchdog to probe Sharobeem
12:19PM Eman Sharobeem, a former head of immigrant advocacy and womens' rights groups, will be investigated by the NSW corruption watchdog over fraud allegations.
Elderly women targeted by NSW phone
11:39AM NSW detectives have released images of a man believed to have stolen $40,000 from elderly women by tricking them into handing over personal details.
WA police chase driver in stolen Porsche
11:29AM A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a Porsche and leading police on a chase through south Perth.
Payne dodges questions on troops location
11:13AM Defence Minister Marise Payne has refused to confirm reports Australian soldiers were in Mosul with Iraqi forces when they came under chemical weapon attack.
When in strife, push immigration button
11:01AM After a difficult pre-Easter, the government has fired back with tougher immigration rules for foreign workers and citizenship seekers.
Govts split funds for Qld motorway upgrade
10:41AM The Queensland and federal governments have announced a 50-50 funding split for the next stage of the Ipswich Motorway upgrade.
Getting citizenship: how hard is it?
9:59AM The Turnbull government is toughening the steps migrants must take in order to become Australian citizens.
Victoria's new safety tsar to live in Qld
9:58AM Retired homicide detective Ron Iddles has been appointed Victoria's first Community Safety Trustee, but he'll do the role from Queensland.
Pact to boost trainee law compliance in SA
9:41AM The South Australian government and the Fair Work Ombudsman have agreed to work together to improve compliance with federal apprentice and trainee laws.
Melbourne hairdressers ripped off $300K
9:03AM A Melbourne hair salon operator has underpaid workers hundreds of thousands of dollars, the Fair Work Ombudsman says.
Vandalised Brisbane war memorial restored
8:53AM A Brisbane war memorial desecrated by religious vandals in March has been restored ahead of Anzac Day commemorations.
Southeast Qld commuters forced to go slow
8:39AM Some Brisbane-bound commuters are travelling at more than 70km/h less than the speed limit because of heavy congestion.
Adelaide man dies in SA highway crash
8:39AM An Adelaide man has been killed and three others injured in a head-on crash on a South Australian highway, which led to the road being closed off for hours.
We'll work with Trump, Labor vows
8:39AM Federal Labor says it will work with the Trump administration ahead of a visit to Australia by US Vice-President Mike Pence.
Qld man fighting for life after car crash
7:21AM A man is in a critical condition after smashing into a power pole in north Brisbane.
NSW swimmer still missing after four days
9:52PM The search for a missing Sydney teenager feared drowned off the NSW mid north coast has wrapped up for another day.
Giraffe born at South Australian zoo
9:41PM A giraffe has been born at South Australia's Monarto Zoo, the first to be ushered into the world at the open range facility in eight years.
Cut North Korea's lifeline: PM to China
9:28PM Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says China has the most leverage to deal with North Korea, insisting it could cut its economic lifeline.
Defence boss to leave public service
9:24PM Defence department head Dennis Richardson will retire in May after a 48-year career in the public service.
Rayney autopsy footage shown in court
8:28PM Lloyd Rayney's multimillion-dollar defamation trial has been shown video and photographs of the post-mortem examination of his wife's body.
'Evil 8' accused claims illegal detention
8:24PM "Evil 8" accused Alfred John Impicciatore claims he was unlawfully detained and his police interview should be deemed inadmissible.
Shark deterrents need testing: scientist
8:08PM A leading WA shark researcher says independent testing of shark deterrent devices should be required by law as they are not always tested or effective.
IMF predicts brighter employment outlook
7:45PM The IMF expects the Australian jobless will ease towards five per cent this year, a timely antidote for unsettled confidence among consumers.
Pedestrian, 85, dies after Melb bike crash
7:37PM An elderly man has died in hospital after being hit by a cyclist while he crossed a Melbourne road.
NSW to regulate Airbnb and homeshare sites
7:36PM Renting out a spare room through homesharing sites such as Airbnb will be regulated for the first time in NSW.
Call to overhaul Vic MPs' perks
7:33PM An independent report into the second residence allowance for Victorian MPs and the wider allowances system recommends an overhaul.
Make Vic MP pay, perks public: audit
7:04PM The pay and perks of Victorian members of parliament should be made public and politicians should be forced to refund overpayments, an audit recommends.
Watchdog to examine Australian gas market
6:32PM The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been told to investigate the domestic gas market and compel industry figures to provide information.
Gichuhi to be 'conciliatory' in Senate
6:21PM South Australia's new senator Lucy Gichuhi has promised she will bring a "conciliatory'" attitude to the job in her first public address since her election.
Sydney youngsters keen to mark Anzac Day
6:21PM Children across Sydney are excited to join Anzac Day marches despite some being slightly confused about what it all means.
Thief who tried to return cash wins appeal
6:21PM A UK man who stole more than $350,000 from an elderly WA couple and was arrested before he could return it has won an appeal against his sentence.
Waste company fined over chemical fire
6:21PM Waste company Cleanaway has been fined $650,000 over a chemical fire in Adelaide in 2013.
Vic shooting could lead to bikie reprisals
6:00PM Police are concerned there could be retaliation after a gunman opened fire outside a Melbourne mosque in broad daylight and shot a man in the stomach.
Centrelink boss denies higher staff stress
5:47PM A senior Centrelink bureaucrat has flatly denied claims the so-called "robo-debt' saga led to increases in staff stress levels and customer aggression.
Suspect named in Perth stabbing murder
4:50PM WA police want to speak to homeless man Daniel Carrington about a stabbing attack that killed a 38-year-old man in Perth.
Escapee ID delay a Vic police 'slip up'
4:42PM Victoria Police say a slip-up on their part caused the delay in publicly identifying the teens who escaped a youth detention centre and went on a crime spree.
World famous wombat dies
3:47PM Patrick the wombat with a Facebook page has died at his Ballarat Wildlife Park in Victoria.
Aust's largest solar farm proposed for Qld
3:45PM A Queensland firm is seeking approval for a three-stage solar farm and battery storage project that it says could power more than 300,000 homes.
Alice Cooper announces Australian tour
3:26PM Theatrical rocker Alice Cooper has announced he will tour Australia for the 13th time, four decades after his first tour in 1977.
Cyndi Lauper writing Working Girl musical
3:23PM Legendary singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper, in Sydney for the opening of Kinky Boots, says she's working on a musical version of the 1980s film Working Girl.
Australians baulk at Syrian involvement
3:17PM While almost half of Australians back the US decision to bomb Syria, they are not so keen on Australian military involvement in the country.
Satellites signal new low-cost space race
3:17PM The first launch of Australian satellites into space in 15 years is an important step into the lower-cost "new space" technology industry.
War memorial buys two WWII gravestones
2:53PM Cowra's mayor is pleased the gravestones of two WWII soldiers are out of a collector's hands after they were bought at auction by the Australian War Memorial.
