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Paralympian fined after filming half-naked teenager

March 21, 2023 10:10 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Cameron Rahles-Rahbula has been found guilty of two charges including attempting to produce child abuse material, but has avoided a conviction.

Teacher told boy she was willing to risk jail for sex

March 21, 2023 10:08 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A Victorian teacher has been jailed for three years and nine months after admitting to grooming and having sex with her teenage student.

Nationals back vaping access despite health experts

March 21, 2023 10:08 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The Nationals are in favour of legalising access to vapes despite health experts warning they include a multitude of risks, including unintentional po...

Victoria Liberals at odds expelling MP Deeming

March 21, 2023 10:07 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto is facing internal resistance over his move to expel MP Moira Deeming for allegedly bringing the party into disr...

Shane Heal's showdown with Sydney Flames fast-tracked

March 21, 2023 10:06 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Shane Heal will learn his fate as head coach at the Sydney Flames at an expedited hearing set down after being suspended over bullying allegations.

Tasmania follows Victoria in pushing to ban Nazi salute

March 21, 2023 10:04 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The Tasmanian government has announced it will pursue laws to ban the Nazi salute after outrage over an anti-transgender rally in Melbourne.

Freedom of information request delays 'striking': Judge

March 21, 2023 10:02 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Former independent senator Rex Patrick is suing the Australian Information Commissioner over FOI delays. He claims some were delayed by more than 1000...

Perrottet on the road, Minns on a run in NSW

March 21, 2023 10:00 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Dominic Perrottet is campaigning in Goulburn while Chris Minns has returned to western Sydney as the leaders spruik their policies in a bid to court N...

Greens seek to legislate ambulance response times

March 21, 2023 09:59 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The Greens in South Australia will seek to legislate ambulance response times in a bid to help drive improvements in the system and increase transpare...

Two more arrested in wheelie bin murder case

March 21, 2023 09:57 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

South Australian police say they expect to charge two people with assisting an offender in relation to the killing of Geoffrey McLean

Court throws out candidate's case against Matthew Guy

March 21, 2023 09:39 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Independent candidate for Bulleen David Vincent's petition against former Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy has been dismissed by a judge.

Pair rescued after abandoning ship near Bass Strait

March 21, 2023 09:00 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A man and woman have been rescued by a cruise ship in Bass Strait, after they were forced to abandon their vessel in a dinghy.

Mortgage holder confidence tumbles again

March 21, 2023 08:46 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Sentiment among mortgage holders remains downcast as higher interest rates continue to bite and financial instability overseas spooks markets.

Left to their own devices, politicians tackle TikTok

March 21, 2023 08:29 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

As the federal government weighs up advice from security agencies, MPs and senators are taking it upon themselves to delete TikTok from their devices.

Crossbenchers raise concerns with social housing fund

March 21, 2023 08:11 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The government's $10 billion social housing fund faces an uncertain future, with key crossbenchers saying it does not go far enough to address issues.

Leaders back on hustings in NSW election countdown

March 21, 2023 08:06 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns are back on the hustings spruiking their policies in a final bid to convince NSW voters to support their candidates.

Minister uses UN report to urge action on safeguard

March 21, 2023 08:00 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Chris Bowen says the latest UN report on climate change makes clear the need to legislate the government's safeguard mechanism.

Green groups urge more after dire UN warming report

March 21, 2023 07:23 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Green groups are urging the government to do more to curb the climate change threat after the release of the United Nations' latest research on global...

Urgent call for blood and plasma donations

March 21, 2023 07:23 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The Australian Red Cross has issued a desperate plea for blood and plasma donors as demand from hospitals reaches its highest level in nearly a decade...

Minister uses UN report to urge safeguard action

March 21, 2023 07:14 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS