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Scammers fleece Australians out of nearly $170 million

March 29, 2023 02:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australians are being warned about scam phone calls and texts that appear to be from their bank, with millions in life savings lost last year.

Giddey's career NBA scoring night soured in tight loss

March 29, 2023 02:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Josh Giddey scored an NBA career-high 31 points but his Oklahoma City will be regretting a couple of late free-throw misses in a three-point loss to Charlotte.

Man jailed after suffering 'psychosis' at family dinner

March 29, 2023 02:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man has been jailed after suffering a "substance induced psychosis" at a family dinner, at one stage tearing out a clump of his partner's hair.

Home where girl was allegedly tortured burnt down

March 29, 2023 02:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Queensland home where a girl was allegedly tortured has been gutted by fire after firebomb threats and "racially-motivated" material spread in the region.

Pair charged after cocaine discovered in stone benchtop

March 29, 2023 01:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man and a woman are accused of being part of criminal syndicate that attempted to import $12 million of drugs hidden inside machinery and a stone benchtop.

Kit plane crashed just after takeoff, killing two

March 29, 2023 01:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia's national transport safety investigator says a US kit-built plane crashed in southwest Sydney after a short maiden flight.

Turf club fined $250,000 over young jockey's death

March 29, 2023 01:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A turf club in Melbourne has been fined $250,000 over the death of a young jockey in 2019 who was thrown from her horse during an early morning ride.

Gay hate inquiry to scrutinise two more deaths

March 29, 2023 01:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A NSW inquiry into historical hate crimes against LGBTQI people will examine the conduct of police investigating the deaths of Carl Stockton and Mark Stewart.

Murder conviction quashed after shooter's confession

March 29, 2023 01:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Wassim Tiriaki had his murder conviction quashed for the shooting death of Matthew Hedges in his own home after another man confessed to pulling the trigger.

Former Hillsong leader Houston's drink-driving charge

March 29, 2023 01:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The controversial former leader of global Pentecostal mega-church Hillsong has admitted he was charged with driving under the influence in the US.

Mental health of alleged DV murderer to be examined

March 29, 2023 01:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man accused of fatally stabbing his victim during a domestic violence incident in Sydney will undergo a mental health assessment after facing court.

Survey results should spur action on domestic violence

March 29, 2023 01:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Women's safety advocates urge the country to take action against domestic violence following new survey results revealing Australians underestimate the issue.

Minister wants to pay landowners to help repair nature

March 29, 2023 12:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A proposed nature repair market is being lauded as a world first, but a peak conservation group says the federal government needs to strengthen existing laws.

Family violence a 'hidden cause' of youth suicide

March 29, 2023 12:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Experts are pushing for Australia to do more to help young victim-survivors of family violence or else keep risking "fatal consequences".

PM brushes off voice legal fears as 'scare campaign'

March 29, 2023 12:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claims a scare campaign on the voice is similar to what occurred before the apology to the Stolen Generations.

Minns flags health overhaul and fish kill review

March 29, 2023 12:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW Premier Chris Minns visited the town of Menindee to see the impact of a major fish kill and flagged an overhaul of the state's stretched health system.