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New Zealand tax report shows ultra-wealthy paying less
April 26, 2023 11:39 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA study of 311 ultra-rich families worth a combined $NZ85 billion has shed a light on inequality in New Zealand.

Sacred men's practices preserved in new digital space
April 26, 2023 11:29 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSTraditional owners of Central Australia will gain access to recordings of their languages, stories and ceremony in a new digital space opening in Alice Springs.

Victoria to raise criminality age to 12 and then 14
April 26, 2023 11:24 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe age of criminal responsibility in Victoria is set to be lifted to 12 and later 14 after the state government settled on its long-awaited policy position.

Historic rental vacancy lows deepen national crisis
April 26, 2023 10:49 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralia's rental crisis is deepening as two new reports shine a light on the lack of housing affordability and supply across the country.

'Reasonable doubt' of Folbigg's guilt, inquiry told
April 26, 2023 10:48 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSCounsel assisting an inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's convictions have submitted there is reasonable doubt about her guilt over the deaths of her four children.

Woodside inks future in hydrogen-powered data storage
April 26, 2023 10:45 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSWoodside Energy has signed a deal that could see Australian gas converted to liquid hydrogen to power a giant floating data-centre in Singapore.

Annual inflation lifts 7 per cent in March
April 26, 2023 10:45 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.

Most dangerous DV perpetrators among 600 nabbed in NSW
April 26, 2023 10:26 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSHundreds of alleged offenders have been arrested in a high-impact police operation targeting repeat domestic violence offenders.

Electric vehicle hotspots include 131 regional towns
April 26, 2023 10:17 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA $78 million deal will see more electric vehicle chargers installed in regional towns, with more than 100 recharging stations planned over two years.

Door still open on raising welfare payments in budget
April 26, 2023 10:15 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSIndependent MP David Pocock said he would be disappointed if the government ignored expert advice on hiking welfare payments in the budget.

'Pieces don't fit' in alleged former son-in-law murder
April 26, 2023 10:14 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSMarried couple Cedric and Noelene Jordan are on trial in Tasmania over the alleged shooting murder of their daughter's former partner in 2009.

Police body cameras not used in fatal siege shooting
April 26, 2023 10:02 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSSpecialist police had access to body worn cameras but they were not used when a man was fatally shot dead in far north Queensland.

Woman who defrauded NAB of millions wants to apologise
April 26, 2023 09:56 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA Sydney woman who embezzled millions from National Australia Bank after being drawn into a "vortex of toxicity" wants to say sorry, a judge has heard.

Pre-sentence hearing set for ultra-Orthodox sex abuser
April 26, 2023 09:40 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSEx-Orthodox Jewish principal and convicted abuser Malka Leifer will face a pre-sentence hearing on 18 sexual abuse charges in June.

Soulful Archie Roach tune in the mix for APRA accolade
April 26, 2023 09:35 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralia's finest songwriters will be celebrated at the music industry's awards night where a tune by the late great Archie Roach is up for song of the year.

AFL culture around concussion must change, inquiry told
April 26, 2023 09:29 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAFL leaders say the culture and attitudes towards concussions must change to better protect players from head trauma.

Fake agents dupe aspiring South Asian student migrants
April 26, 2023 09:24 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSAustralian authorities have been urged to crack down on fake migration agents operating in Australia who are duping South Asian students.

World Surf League wait goes on at Margaret River Pro
April 26, 2023 09:23 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA third consecutive lay day has been called at the Margaret River Pro, where a number of Australians remain in contention to win the event.

Consumer confidence holds fast at low levels
April 26, 2023 09:15 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSConsumers are still down in the dumps although fresh inflation data is expected to point to easing cost-of-living pressures.

Flood-affected Vic shire gets recovery funding boost
April 26, 2023 09:15 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe Victorian government has allocated nearly $9 million to a northern Victorian council trying to rebuild after massive floods.

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