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 Liberals say 'no' to Indigenous voice in constitution

Liberals say 'no' to Indigenous voice in constitution

April 05, 2023 01:30 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The Liberal Party will oppose an Indigenous voice in the constitution, but support a revised referendum to recognise Indigenous people and a legislated voice.

 Further claims probed in Qatar strip search case

Further claims probed in Qatar strip search case

April 05, 2023 01:24 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Five Australian women allegedly forced to strip at gunpoint at Hamad Airport are examining whether they can bring further claims against a Qatar Airways entity.

 'Fantastic opportunity' to fix Sydney's toll road mess

'Fantastic opportunity' to fix Sydney's toll road mess

April 05, 2023 01:23 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Congestion charges should be introduced to stop drivers being slugged with high tolls that push them onto local roads and make traffic worse, experts say.

 Former NSW minister guilty again of abusing minors

Former NSW minister guilty again of abusing minors

April 05, 2023 01:14 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Ex-NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos has been found guilty of 26 counts of sexually abusing and supplying drugs to teenage boys.

 Queensland, SA to ban TikTok on government devices

Queensland, SA to ban TikTok on government devices

April 05, 2023 01:06 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Queensland and South Australia will ban the use of TikTok on government devices amid security concerns but politicians are planning to keep their accounts.

 Territory's chief minister coy on future of top cop

Territory's chief minister coy on future of top cop

April 05, 2023 12:58 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has declined to confirm or deny whether Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker retains her confidence.

 Explanation of voice can be improved, Qld premier says

Explanation of voice can be improved, Qld premier says

April 05, 2023 12:52 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will talk to the prime minister about how information on an Indigenous voice to parliament can be better explained.

 Robot dogs and Yoko Ono feature in NGV's Triennial

Robot dogs and Yoko Ono feature in NGV's Triennial

April 05, 2023 12:45 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Robot dogs will be trained to paint masterpieces as part of the Triennial at the National Gallery of Victoria, which also features the work of Yoko Ono.

 Former NSW minister guilty of sexually abusing boys

Former NSW minister guilty of sexually abusing boys

April 05, 2023 12:43 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Former NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos has been found guilty of 26 counts including sexually abusing and supplying drugs to teenaged boys.

 NZ Reserve Bank hikes rates to 5.25 per cent

NZ Reserve Bank hikes rates to 5.25 per cent

April 05, 2023 12:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Adrian Orr has cited Cyclone Gabrielle as a reason behind a 50 basis point rise to the offical cash rate of 5.25 per cent.

 Petrol company Viva buying On The Run chain for $1.15b

Petrol company Viva buying On The Run chain for $1.15b

April 05, 2023 12:25 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Viva Energy has come to an agreement to buy South Australian convenience retailer OTR Group in a bid to grow its offerings to more than a thousand stores.

 Biosecurity cracks emerge as risks to Australia grow

Biosecurity cracks emerge as risks to Australia grow

April 05, 2023 12:07 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Australia's biosecurity is under the spotlight at a national forum in Canberra, with participants describing the system as vulnerable and overwhelmed.

 O'Keefe on drug-driving charge after test results

O'Keefe on drug-driving charge after test results

April 05, 2023 11:59 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Ex-Seven Network personality Andrew O'Keefe has been charged after tests showed he was driving around Sydney's eastern suburbs with illicit drugs in his system.

 PM says Liberal calls to delay referendum are absurd

PM says Liberal calls to delay referendum are absurd

April 05, 2023 11:57 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The prime minister is seeking bipartisan support for a referendum on an Indigenous voice but says the opposition is trying to undermine a 'yes' vote.

 Australian shares flat at midday but goldminers shine

Australian shares flat at midday but goldminers shine

April 05, 2023 11:55 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The local share market was down 0.1 per cent at midday but some goldminers were hitting multi-year highs after the precious metal moved over $US2,000 an ounce.

 Cleo Smith kidnapper Terence Kelly jailed for 13 years

Cleo Smith kidnapper Terence Kelly jailed for 13 years

April 05, 2023 11:50 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The man who admitted abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family's West Australian campsite has been sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison.

 Officer who shot Indigenous teen will appeal dismissal

Officer who shot Indigenous teen will appeal dismissal

April 05, 2023 11:41 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe will appeal a police force decision to sack him, more than three years after he shot dead an Indigenous teen.

 Country volunteer firies to don locally made uniforms

Country volunteer firies to don locally made uniforms

April 05, 2023 11:41 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Victoria's volunteer firefighters will be wearing locally made flame-resistant protective clothing with the state government allocating $10m to its production.

 Electric cars speed up but utes and SUVs dominate sales

Electric cars speed up but utes and SUVs dominate sales

April 05, 2023 11:39 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Electric vehicles are continuing to make gains in Australia, according to new sales data, but the popularity of big utes and SUVs dominates.

 Melbourne leads the way in global 'rewilding' push

Melbourne leads the way in global 'rewilding' push

April 05, 2023 11:38 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Melbourne's arts precinct is set to be transformed by a mammoth urban garden, and designers are planning the ecosystem down to every detail.

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