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 Pacific family hopes to reunite in Fiji after PIF drama

Pacific family hopes to reunite in Fiji after PIF drama

February 23, 2023 04:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

After a period of disunity, Fiji prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka will bring regional leaders together for a special summit of the Pacific Islands Forum.

 Man acquitted by jury over bike theft murder

Man acquitted by jury over bike theft murder

February 23, 2023 03:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Victorian man has been found not guilty of murder by a jury following a trial where he stood accused of deliberately killing his rooming house neighbour.

 Australian shares finish lower for third straight day

Australian shares finish lower for third straight day

February 23, 2023 03:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The local share market has ended lower for third day in a row, dropping 0.4 per cent amid a slew of company earnings reports.

 Judge has 'faith' man who had sex with teen can reform

Judge has 'faith' man who had sex with teen can reform

February 23, 2023 03:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A judge sentenced a man who gave drugs to a teenager he had sex with to 14 months in jail, saying she has "faith" in his rehabilitation.

 Business investment upbeat in final months of 2022

Business investment upbeat in final months of 2022

February 23, 2023 03:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Easing supply bottlenecks and a robust pipeline of work fed into a strong 2022 final quarter for investment activity, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says.

 Control lines drawn for large Victorian grassfire

Control lines drawn for large Victorian grassfire

February 23, 2023 03:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An uncontrolled grassfire north of Melbourne is burning for a third day but no property has been damaged so far despite the blaze growing.

 Freight subsidy for WA's flood-ravaged north

Freight subsidy for WA's flood-ravaged north

February 23, 2023 03:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Kimberley businesses affected by Western Australia's once-in-a-century-flooding in January will be eligible for more than $40 million in freight subsidies.

 NZ search for missing after Cyclone Gabrielle continues

NZ search for missing after Cyclone Gabrielle continues

February 23, 2023 02:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The search continues for New Zealanders still unaccounted for 10 days after Cyclone Gabrielle became the worst storm to hit the country in decades.

 Net-zero fail without green hydrogen tax breaks: report

Net-zero fail without green hydrogen tax breaks: report

February 23, 2023 02:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia's advantages in renewable hydrogen are being eroded by aggressive tax breaks in the United States that could lock locals out of the future industry.

 Australia's healthy $620m spend for Indo-Pacific region

Australia's healthy $620m spend for Indo-Pacific region

February 23, 2023 02:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia will boost its support for Pacific countries under a new plan focused on health-care programs, from vaccine development to reproductive rights.

 Small businesses miss Meta 'blue tick' of approval

Small businesses miss Meta 'blue tick' of approval

February 23, 2023 02:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Meta has promised better security and support with its monthly subscription service, Meta Verified, but only for personal accounts.

 Woman's sex harassment payout 'inadequate in extreme'

Woman's sex harassment payout 'inadequate in extreme'

February 23, 2023 02:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A sexual harassment victim's payout was manifestly inadequate after her manager inappropriately touched her and made "vulgar" comments, a court has ruled.

 Extradition of Cordingley murder accused 'imminent'

Extradition of Cordingley murder accused 'imminent'

February 23, 2023 02:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland authorities say the extradition of a man in India accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley four years ago in Queensland is close.

 Gender pay gap narrows but parity remains elusive

Gender pay gap narrows but parity remains elusive

February 23, 2023 02:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The gap between women's and men's pay has tightened slightly but women are still earning just 87 cents in every dollar earned by men.

 Residents take wind farm fight to Supreme Court

Residents take wind farm fight to Supreme Court

February 23, 2023 02:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Victorian community group has mounted a Supreme Court challenge to a planned wind farm development, saying it will be too close to their homes.

 No medical info sharing opt-out as Vic govt stands firm

No medical info sharing opt-out as Vic govt stands firm

February 23, 2023 02:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Victorian government is refusing to budge on adding an opt-out clause to proposed medical information sharing laws in the face of mounting criticism.

 Qantas turns profitable again amid travel rebound

Qantas turns profitable again amid travel rebound

February 23, 2023 02:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Qantas has reported a first-half underlying pre-tax profit of $1.43 billion - turning around last year's loss - as strong demand helped offset high fuel costs.

 Inland waterway drownings pass 900 for a decade

Inland waterway drownings pass 900 for a decade

February 23, 2023 02:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

More than 900 people have drowned in dams, creeks, lakes and rivers over a decade, with men making up the vast majority of the deaths.

 ACCC loses appeal of monopoly case against NSW Ports

ACCC loses appeal of monopoly case against NSW Ports

February 23, 2023 02:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The ACCC has been dealt a legal blow as its appeal of a lawsuit over the allegedly anti-competitive privatisation of Newcastle's port has been tossed.

 Yes campaign for voice launches with $5m donation

Yes campaign for voice launches with $5m donation

February 23, 2023 02:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The "yes" campaign backing the Indigenous voice to parliament has received $5 million in philanthropic funding ahead of the referendum later this year.

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