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Panel van link in Qld shed fire probe

January 08, 2023 08:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A distinctive white panel van has been linked to a suspicious shed fire that killed a Queensland father and son last month.

WA flood victims wait to return home

January 08, 2023 06:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Residents from Western Australia's remote Fitzroy Valley are waiting to go home after floodwaters inundated the region.

Labor to expand NSW stamp duty waivers

January 08, 2023 04:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Labor has promised to expand a program waiving stamp duties for first homebuyers, with higher-valued existing homes to come under the scheme.

WA recovery begins as floodwaters rise

January 08, 2023 03:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

While severe weather conditions have eased in the Northern Territory, authorities say record-breaking floods continue in WA's Fitzroy River catchment.

Voice leaders 'tired of political games'

January 08, 2023 03:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Professor Megan Davis insists Australians won't head to the ballot box without knowing what they are voting for on the Indigenous voice to parliament.

Dutton stands by subs call amid criticism

January 08, 2023 12:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton maintains America should sell Australia Virginia-class submarines, despite calls that it might kill the US submarine industry.

Child becomes fifth jellyfish sting victim

January 08, 2023 12:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A primary school-aged girl has become Fraser Island's fifth jellyfish sting victim in a fortnight after three young girls and a boy were also hospitalised.

NT flood concerns ease, ex-cyclone weakens

January 08, 2023 11:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

While severe weather conditions have eased in the Northern Territory, authorities say record-breaking floods continue in WA's Fitzroy River catchment.

PM treats voice voters 'like mugs': Dutton

January 08, 2023 11:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says the government needs to release more detail on the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament or risks losing a referendum.

Doctors group welcomes GP tax verdict

January 08, 2023 10:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Australian Medical Association welcomed a verdict on payroll tax for GPs, fearing bulk billing was at risk as some clinics faced multimillion-dollar bills.

Search continues for 20yo missing in surf

January 08, 2023 09:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A father who tried to rescue his son off a Victorian beach has been released from hospital as police continue searching for the missing young man.

Lake 'safe' after blue green algae bloom

January 08, 2023 09:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Lake Bonney in the Riverland region has been deemed safe for swimmers and divers again after an algal bloom prompted authorities to warn it wasn't safe.

Woman charged over double stabbing attack

January 08, 2023 09:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A woman will face court accused of wounding a man and a woman in an apparent stabbing attack on the NSW Central Coast.

Mossman Gorge search enters third day

January 08, 2023 09:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Popular tourist attraction Mossman Gorge remains closed as the search for a missing swimmer enters a third day.

Push to change pet rules in rentals

January 08, 2023 07:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The NSW Opposition has unveiled a push to change pet ownership rules in rentals, shifting the onus onto landlords to explain why a request would be denied.

Cordingley suspect drops extradition fight

January 08, 2023 01:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley on a Queensland beach four years ago, says he wants to return to Australia to face trial.