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South Australia does away with electric vehicle tax
February 08, 2023 06:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA road-user tax on electric car owners proposed by the former Liberal government has been repealed by the South Australian parliament.

Lehrmann launches defamation action against media
February 07, 2023 07:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has launched defamation action against two media organisations over their coverage of rape allegations against him.

MP reveals touching letter on gender in traffic lights
February 07, 2023 07:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA young constituent's letter about the portrayal of gender in traffic light figures has prompted her federal MP to reflect on the importance of representation.

Medibank hit with class action over data hack
February 07, 2023 07:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHealth insurer Medibank has been hit with a class action claim launched on behalf of customers affected by a major data theft last year.

Government needs Senate support for manufacturing fund
February 07, 2023 07:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Labor election pledge to set up a $15 billion manufacturing fund will need the backing of Greens and crossbench senators to pass parliament.

Sydney ferry suffers catastrophic engine failure
February 07, 2023 05:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOne of the Sydney ferries brought in to replace the ageing Manly vessels has suffered catastrophic engine failure during a routine safety drill.

Football legend Barry Cable facing sex abuse trial
February 07, 2023 05:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian Rules football great Barry Cable is set to face a civil trial in Perth over allegations he sexually abused a girl more than 50 years ago.

All adults to be offered fresh COVID-19 booster
February 07, 2023 05:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government has announced everyone who has not had a COVID-19 booster or a case of the virus in the past six months can get another vaccine shot.

Lethal punch in chips brawl 'lawful' defence, jury told
February 07, 2023 05:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA defence barrister has told a Brisbane Supreme Court jury that his client threw a fatal punch in order to defend a mate during a brawl at Surfers Paradise.

Ex-Greens senator seeks talks on Indigenous voice
February 07, 2023 05:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSenator Lidia Thorpe, who has moved to the cross bench after quitting the Greens, says the "black sovereign movement" should be listened to on the voice.

Cyclone expected to form off Queensland coast
February 07, 2023 04:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA tropical low is expected to strengthen into a cyclone off the Queensland coast on Wednesday and into Thursday.

Offshore processing lapse reignites refugee debate
February 07, 2023 04:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSParliamentary debate on Australia's offshore processing system has raged as a refugee who spent years locked up on Manus Island calls for a royal commission.

BPH and BUY update market on PEP 11 exploration permit, BUY shares up 10%
February 07, 2023 04:50 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiHighlights,BPH and BUY have informed the market about a recent update related to PEP 11 proceeding in Court,The Federal Court of Australia has vacated interlocutory orders and it is now being anticipated that the matter can be settled without a trial...

Councils take reins on holiday rental regulation
February 07, 2023 04:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian council has introduced an annual fee for short-term rental operators and says the sector is not a priority for state and federal government.

Gay-hate inquiry focuses on more historical deaths
February 07, 2023 04:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFour remaining cases out of seven will be examined publicly by a NSW inquiry into historical hate crimes against LGBTQI people in its next block of hearings.

Economists say recession still possible as rates bite
February 07, 2023 04:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs the Reserve Bank weighs up further rate rises, there are concerns domestic and global factors could stall Australia's economy.

'Sophisticated' Brisbane meth syndicate smashed
February 07, 2023 04:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn alleged drug syndicate has been dealt a "knockout blow" by police who seized kilos of meth and hundreds of thousands of dollars over a 14-month operation.

NZ leader backs anti-nuclear pledge in Albanese talks
February 07, 2023 03:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has met Anthony Albanese in Canberra on his first overseas trip since becoming leader.

Miracle survival for pilots in 737 air tanker crash
February 07, 2023 03:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA probe has been launched into a crash involving a 737 air tanker on the way to a bushfire in southern Western Australia.

NSW economic growth downgraded but more people in work
February 07, 2023 03:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe biggest state economy in the nation will grow slower than forecast as energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty and rising interest rates hit.

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