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Court rejects native title defence for NSW Aboriginal man over illegal abalone haul

A magistrate finds an Aboriginal man caught fishing abalone is not protected by native title because he harvested them for a party to which non-Aboriginal people were invited.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Goat could ease cost-of-living pressures, but consumers can't buy it, graziers struggle to sell stock

It costs half as much as lamb and farmers have too much of it, so in a cost-of-living crisis why aren't we eating more goat meat?

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Transcript released to Bruce Lehrmann board of inquiry reveals jurors did not discuss research paper that saw trial abandoned

A transcript of closed proceedings during the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, which has been released to an ACT board of inquiry, reveals the jury never discussed the research paper that saw the case abandoned.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Paul Kent charged with domestic violence, pulled from Fox Sports' NRL 360 program

NRL 360 host Braith Anasta says "Paul Kent is stood down while he deals with personal issues" after domestic violence charges are laid against the prominent News Corp and Fox Sports journalist.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Human remains found near Nannup, WA, near scene of last sighting of Corey O'Connell

Police are declining to speculate on whether the remains are those of the young man, but say they are treating the discovery as linked to the investigation into his disappearance.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Ex-prison guard caught with illegal drugs visited inmate 20 times, pleads guilty to intimate relationship

A woman who was employed by Queensland Correction Services was found to have been in a relationship with an inmate and in possession of 195 strips of an illegal drug.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Army of volunteers credited for stepping up as Melbourne food relief service reports doubling of demand

Demand for a twice-weekly free community meal program has almost doubled in a year as residents across Melbourne's bayside suburbs feel the pinch.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Police confirm human bone discovered at Byron Bay shipwreck

A diver who found a human bone protuding from the sea floor says the discovery has sat with him "more deeply" because of what it could mean for people with missing loved ones.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Student in hospital after alleged stabbing at Peace Lutheran College in Cairns, man charged with attempted murder

An 18-year-old male student will face court after he allegedly attacked another student at a college in Far North Queensland.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

United States and Federated States of Micronesia renew strategic pact in bid to counter China

Renewing the agreements has become a key part of US efforts to push back against China's bid to expand its influence in the Pacific.

ABC News · May 16, 2023