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Fresh concussion lawsuit to be launched against AFL

March 15, 2023 02:31 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A second class action is being launched against the AFL over concussion injuries, with Griffins Lawyers set to bring proceedings later this week.

Disadvantage still present among Aussie kids: report

March 15, 2023 02:21 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A new report into children's wellbeing found while Australia is doing well, there are still large pockets of disadvantage.

Aussie women confirm benefits of Mediterranean diet

March 15, 2023 02:17 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Women who follow a Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of heart disease, a world-first study examining female health shows.

Dutton happy for Aston byelection to be leadership test

March 15, 2023 02:11 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is campaigning in the Victorian seat of Aston vacated by ex-Liberal minister Alan Tudge, ahead of an April 1 by...

Man faces court over alleged murder of mother-of-four

March 15, 2023 02:07 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A man has faced court charged with the murder of a woman who police allege was struck with a car on a secluded rural property in Tasmania.

Unquenched Aussie thirst for world's most costly water

March 15, 2023 01:57 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Aussies are among the top consumers of bottled water globally and we are paying the most for it, a new UN report shows.

Gendered violence still a 'national crisis', data shows

March 15, 2023 01:56 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Women continue to face higher rates of sexual, physical and economic violence, the Australian Bureau of Statistics' latest personal safety data releas...

Sustainability standards built for community housing

March 15, 2023 01:47 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A new framework for community housing developers aims to build environmental, social and governance standards as well as affordable, liveable homes.

Man's teeth removed in Sydney kidnap, torture ordeal

March 15, 2023 01:42 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Tactical officers have stormed a house in Sydney's west where a man was held for days and physically abused by armed men who forcibly removed his teet...

Aust companies gaining access to SVB funds

March 15, 2023 01:40 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Following the bailout of Silicon Valley Bank in the United States, Australian companies are reporting they have regained access to their deposits.

Aussie farmers embrace agriculture tech ahead of UK, US

March 15, 2023 01:39 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Australian producers have ranked technology as key to their farming success and are well ahead of their US and UK counterparts in adopting digital dat...

Perrottet, Minns go toe to toe on selling NSW assets

March 15, 2023 01:28 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Ten days from the NSW election, privatisation has become a hot topic, despite both major parties vowing not to sell public assets in the next term.

Handouts 'almost an insult' for flood victims in Qld

March 15, 2023 01:23 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A local politician is urging Queensland and federal ministers to tour the northwest flood disaster zone, saying victims need more moral and financial...

Jail time quashed for Harbour Bridge climate protester

March 15, 2023 01:04 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A protester who blocked the Sydney Harbour Bridge to raise awareness about the climate emergency has successfully quashed her jail sentence upon appea...

'Strong interest' for Sun Cable mega-project

March 15, 2023 01:01 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

FTI Consulting says parties beyond Andrew Forrest and Mike Cannon-Brookes have expressed interest in buying the mammoth solar project known as Sun Cab...

Keating labels AUKUS 'irrational in every dimension'

March 15, 2023 12:58 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Paul Keating has launched another scathing attack on the AUKUS security arrangement, calling it irrational and an affront to Australian administration...

Greens accuse Labor of buying votes in key Sydney seat

March 15, 2023 12:58 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

With 10 days to go until the election, the Greens have accused Labor of vote-buying in the inner-Sydney seat of Balmain by offering a $20,000 grant to...

China opens ear on nuclear subs but remains critical

March 15, 2023 12:50 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Australia is standing firm against China's criticism of its acquisition of nuclear powered submarines, maintaining it is an investment that needs to h...

Bull sharks on the radar after teen's death

March 15, 2023 12:44 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Real-time movements of bull sharks in the Swan River will be tracked after a 16-year-old swimmer was fatally attacked last month.

New Zealand police minister resigns after radio gaffe

March 15, 2023 12:42 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Stuart Nash has resigned as New Zealand's police minister after criticising the judiciary and asking the police commissioner to appeal a sentence.

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