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 Bail laws, energy top of Victorian parliament's agenda

Bail laws, energy top of Victorian parliament's agenda

February 06, 2023 10:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Bail reforms and reviving state-owned electricity are set to dominate the early stages of the Andrews government's third term as Victorian parliament returns.

 Hipkins takes flight as New Zealand PM

Hipkins takes flight as New Zealand PM

February 06, 2023 10:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is about to make his first overseas trip in the role to Canberra to meet Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.

 Australian boys falling victim to overseas 'sextortion'

Australian boys falling victim to overseas 'sextortion'

February 06, 2023 10:08 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Criminals are increasingly threatening to release intimate images of young Australians if the children don't hand over thousands of dollars.

 Greens renew push to lower voting age in Australia

Greens renew push to lower voting age in Australia

February 06, 2023 09:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australians aged 16 and 17 years may be able to vote if the Greens are successful in their push to lower the voting age.

 Call to cut fuel tax breaks to align budget priorities

Call to cut fuel tax breaks to align budget priorities

February 06, 2023 09:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Fuel tax breaks for business cost taxpayers $8 billion a year and could be slashed to bring budget settings into line with deficit and emissions priorities.

 Ratepayer cash used for vodka, beer, chicken nuggets

Ratepayer cash used for vodka, beer, chicken nuggets

February 06, 2023 09:01 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A former Labor candidate has used parliamentary privilege to accuse an ex-party colleague of spending ratepayer money on vodka and chicken nuggets.

 NSW premier backs plan to house renters with retirees

NSW premier backs plan to house renters with retirees

February 06, 2023 08:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Using an app to match lonely retirees in large homes with young people locked out of the housing market has merit, the NSW premier says.

 Helicopter crash survivor recalls attempt to warn pilot

Helicopter crash survivor recalls attempt to warn pilot

February 06, 2023 08:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Four survivors of a mid-air collision between two helicopters on the Gold Coast have detailed what happened inside the aircraft before the crash.

 World Surf League opener called off again

World Surf League opener called off again

February 06, 2023 08:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The World Surf League's season-opening event in Hawaii has again been postponed due to poor conditions.

 Multiple charges laid over bashing at music festival

Multiple charges laid over bashing at music festival

February 06, 2023 08:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The condition of a Victorian festival patron bashed while waiting for a bus has improved in hospital after a man was charged with his assault.

 Greens push for immediate release of asylum seekers

Greens push for immediate release of asylum seekers

February 06, 2023 07:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Greens have introduced a bill to federal parliament offering immediate evacuation to asylum seekers and refugees who remain in Nauru and Papua New Guinea.

 New Zealanders commemorate Waitangi Day

New Zealanders commemorate Waitangi Day

February 06, 2023 06:43 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

New Zealand is commemorating its national day - Waitangi Day - 183 years after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.

 Parents pay tribute to 'beautiful' teen killed by shark

Parents pay tribute to 'beautiful' teen killed by shark

February 06, 2023 06:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The devastated parents of a 16-year-old killed by a shark have paid tribute to their "beautiful" girl and thanked the community for their support.

 Snowboard teen Guseli makes World Cup history in US

Snowboard teen Guseli makes World Cup history in US

February 05, 2023 05:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Still only 17, Australian snowboard ace Valentino Guseli has made history after winning World Cup medals in three disciplines, adding another two in the USA.

 Bevilacqua wins Ironman Series crown after tense finale

Bevilacqua wins Ironman Series crown after tense finale

February 05, 2023 04:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Matt Bevilacqua has captured his second Ironman Series crown in a thrilling finish from rival Ben Carberry in the last race on the Gold Coast.

 Roads and tax package for flooded SA

Roads and tax package for flooded SA

February 05, 2023 03:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

South Australians who have had properties damaged or lost to flood will be eligible for tax relief in a new package announced by the state government.

 Public sector board review to end 'jobs for mates'

Public sector board review to end 'jobs for mates'

February 05, 2023 03:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Finance and Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher says a review of public sector board appointments will end the "jobs for mates culture".

 Driver cops manslaughter charge after bonnet fall death

Driver cops manslaughter charge after bonnet fall death

February 05, 2023 02:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man charged with dangerous driving on Thursday now faces a manslaughter charge, after a woman who allegedly fell from the bonnet of a car he was driving died.

 Pedestrian dies in hospital after stolen car hit-run

Pedestrian dies in hospital after stolen car hit-run

February 05, 2023 02:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The driver of a stolen car who stuck and killed a pedestrian in a regional Victorian town is on the run after leaving his victim for dead.

 Lord's Prayer could be dumped from Victorian parliament

Lord's Prayer could be dumped from Victorian parliament

February 05, 2023 02:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Pressure is mounting on the Victorian government to scrap state parliament's 105-year tradition of opening each sitting day with the Lord's Prayer.

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