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Aged care commissioner dismisses closure concerns
April 26, 2023 02:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSIt would be surprising if new around-the-clock nursing requirements led to forced closure of facilities, the aged care commissioner says.
Iconic national parks to get $262 million budget boost
April 26, 2023 02:28 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA funding boost in the upcoming budget will go towards upgrading national park facilities as well as boosting conservation and cultural heritage management.
Nap time as Neil the seal returns to Tassie foreshore
April 26, 2023 02:15 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSTasmania's resident elephant seal has delighted locals with a visit to Hobart where wildlife authorities advise keeping their distance from the wild mammal.
Australian lab urges global co-operation on malaria jab
April 26, 2023 02:14 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA lack of funding for malaria research means urgent global collaboration is needed to deliver a successful vaccine, the head of an Australian lab says.
Rental crisis opens door for Greens in inner-city seats
April 26, 2023 02:10 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Greens will use rental increases and housing crisis to target inner city seats after the party's vote went up at the 2022 election, leader Adam Bandt says.
Call to cut red tape to benefit household solar owners
April 26, 2023 01:55 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSIndependent modelling urges regulators to plan for widespread rooftop energy systems and millions of batteries on wheels, or risk consumers being overcharged.
Indigenous knowledge can help address climate change
April 26, 2023 01:55 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSIncorporating Indigenous knowledge systems and science is an effective way of addressing the impacts of climate change, and it's urgent in the Torres Strait.
'Cruel': Asylum seeker scolds temporary visa work rules
April 26, 2023 01:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSRefugee advocates have criticised Australia's migration system as being cruel to asylum seekers, restricting their ability to work despite a skills shortage.
Cash rate call on a knife edge as inflation slows
April 26, 2023 01:40 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSOfficial inflation data shows consumer prices have started to lose momentum but the cost of living remains punishingly high for Australian households.
Fight over affordable housing puts renters in focus
April 26, 2023 01:39 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSGreens leader Adam Bandt is calling for a rent freeze and more investment in affordable housing but the prime minister says his proposed fund goes far enough.
Guided weapons to be game changer for Australia: Marles
April 26, 2023 01:36 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe federal government has committed more than $4 billion for long-range and precision missiles after a major review evaluated Australia's defence plans.
Budget should recognise potential of rural Australia
April 26, 2023 01:19 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe federal government needs to take an aspirational approach to the future of regional Australia as it hands down its first comprehensive federal budget.
Artists in limbo as insurer QBE does policy backflip
April 26, 2023 01:18 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSInsurer QBE has reversed some carve-outs from a policy held by thousands of artists, but other changes mean many people could still lose their insurance.
WA teacher accused of indecently photographing students
April 26, 2023 12:55 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Perth Catholic school teacher has been charged with four counts of indecently recording four female students in his class.
Woman killed while preparing to leave violent partner
April 26, 2023 12:52 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSBekkie-Rae Curren-Trinca had a plan to leave her violent relationship to protect herself and her daughter, but Paul McDonough killed her first.
Palaszczuk claims underdog status in fourth term quest
April 26, 2023 12:33 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland premier says she will lead Labor in next year's election as the state opposition criticises a lack of progress on promised integrity reforms.
Ousted WA Labor MP faces court over DV conviction
April 26, 2023 12:18 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSExpelled WA Labor Party member Ben Dawkins has failed to convince a magistrate the media should be banned from his next appearance over family violence charges.
Aust shares erase losses with cooling inflation data
April 26, 2023 11:58 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe local share market was flat at lunchtime after recovering from a 0.5 per cent fall, after March quarter Consumer Price Index data came in as expected.
Gas price caps extended as energy costs stoke inflation
April 26, 2023 11:56 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSGas price controls will be extended to help households and business afford access, but the industry warns the measures won't fix supply issues.
Inflation falls from peak ahead of cash rate call
April 26, 2023 11:41 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSOfficial inflation data shows consumer prices rising seven per cent annually in the March quarter, down from 7.8 per cent in the previous quarter.
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