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Aust shares open lower

The Australian market has opened lower as lacklustre Chinese manufacturing data impacts mining stocks.
May 2, 10:13 am
Croc trapping is false security: study

Trapping and removing large crocodiles from urban areas could simply leave a gap for other large crocodiles to move into, a new study suggests.
May 2, 10:06 am
Christian lobby urges fines for bestiality billboard

The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) says Foxtel should be fined after it erected a billboard in Sydney's Kings Cross depicting an act of bestiality.
ABC - May 2, 10:03 am
Community's fears as shale oil production begins

After nearly 50 years of attempts, Australia's first commercial oil shale plant is gearing up to move into commercial production in Queensland.
ABC - May 2, 9:51 am
Hydroponic cannabis house uncovered

Police have charged two men and seized 172 cannabis plants found in a hydroponic set-up in a house in Sydney's north.
May 2, 9:47 am
Raw Comedy winner now has to fathom Scots

A teenage comedian is ready to take her talents to the world stage after winning a prestigious Australian competition.
ABC - May 2, 9:44 am
Missing Sydney man met foul play: police

Police have renewed an appeal for public assistance over the disappearance of a Sydney man they believe met with foul play nearly 10 years ago.
May 2, 9:26 am
Aust bonds prices move higher

Australian bond futures have strengthened following weaker US economic figures and expectations the central bank will need to cut interest rates.
May 2, 9:08 am
Prime Minister urges calm in forests

The Prime Minister has urged grassroots environmental groups to accept the outcome of Tasmania's forest peace deal negotiations.
ABC - May 2, 8:58 am
Premier pins hopes on mining boom

The Premier has joined forces with a national union heavyweight to talk up the future of the state's mining industry.
ABC - May 2, 8:26 am
Moyle wins senior ICAC role

A senior South Australian police officer has been appointed to head an investigative team for the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
ABC - May 2, 8:23 am
Study links iodine deficiency to lower literacy levels

Researchers in Tasmania are urging all pregnant women to take iodine supplements after finding children who did not receive enough in the womb have lower literacy levels.
ABC - May 2, 8:23 am
Earthquake rattles Geelong residents

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake has struck near Geelong in Victoria's west.
ABC - May 2, 8:22 am
District nursing to redeploy staff

A union said it was distressing the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) planned to redeploy or make redundant about 50 nurses in South Australia, but the Service said changes would affect only 14 staff.
ABC - May 2, 8:07 am
Dugan to sign short-term deal with Dragons: reports

Josh Dugan is reportedly set to sign a short-term contract with St George Illawarra, which includes a conditional ban on social media.
ABC - May 2, 8:04 am