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 Study looks for toxic chemicals in food packaging

Study looks for toxic chemicals in food packaging

April 04, 2023 09:18 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Scientists believe they'll find a family of toxic, so-called "forever chemicals" in next-generation food packaging used in Australia.

 Youth gangs banned from Sydney Royal Easter Show

Youth gangs banned from Sydney Royal Easter Show

April 04, 2023 09:15 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Police are cracking down on "post code gangs" at Sydney's Royal Easter Show, banning more than 30 youths attending the family event after a teen was stabbed.

 Mortgage holder confidence cools ahead of RBA decision

Mortgage holder confidence cools ahead of RBA decision

April 04, 2023 09:03 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Confidence among those paying off a home loan has taken another hit in the lead-up to another cash rate call that could add more to their monthly repayments.

 Backing grows for TikTok ban on government devices

Backing grows for TikTok ban on government devices

April 04, 2023 08:52 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A potential ban of social media app TikTok on government-issued devices has been supported by the federal opposition and a leading cyber security expert.

 AUKUS must seek more collaboration to avoid 'cosy' tag

AUKUS must seek more collaboration to avoid 'cosy' tag

April 04, 2023 08:29 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Australia, the UK and the US must bring more countries into the AUKUS fold to counter authoritarian powers' technological edge, a former UK intelligence argues.

 Trailblazing women on screen at Goddess exhibition

Trailblazing women on screen at Goddess exhibition

April 04, 2023 08:29 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Mae West's platform heels and Madonna's Material Girl on vinyl are part of a world premiere exhibition looking at women in film.

 Australia, China officials meet over trade sanctions

Australia, China officials meet over trade sanctions

April 04, 2023 08:28 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A round of trade talks is being held between Australian and Chinese officials as Canberra works to ease diplomatic tensions with Beijing.

 Public servants' wages boosted under policy change

Public servants' wages boosted under policy change

April 04, 2023 07:44 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

An updated wages policy for Victoria's public sector workers will see annual wage increases bumped up to 3 per cent, the government has announced.

 Record heroin shipment seized in Queensland drug sting

Record heroin shipment seized in Queensland drug sting

April 04, 2023 07:42 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Authorities have seized Queensland's largest heroin shipment as part of an operation targeting an international drug smuggling operation.

 Liberal MP calls for free vote on Indigenous voice

Liberal MP calls for free vote on Indigenous voice

April 04, 2023 07:37 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Ahead of a key party room meeting about the Indigenous voice, Peter Dutton faces pressure to allow MPs a free vote on supporting the proposal.

 Owen Wright forced to wait for Bells Beach swansong

Owen Wright forced to wait for Bells Beach swansong

April 04, 2023 07:35 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Owen Wright's Bells Beach farewell is on hold for at least a day, with the the Rip Curl Pro having a lay day because of the conditions.

 Reserve Bank NZ set for 11th straight rates hike

Reserve Bank NZ set for 11th straight rates hike

April 04, 2023 07:27 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

New Zealand's central bank will release its latest monetary policy review on Wednesday, when it is expected to hike the official cash rate from 4.75 per cent.

 New UK envoy says Australian republic 'inevitable'

New UK envoy says Australian republic 'inevitable'

April 04, 2023 06:45 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Becoming a republic is "inevitable" but Australians are still proud to have King Charles as head of state, Australia's new high commissioner to the UK says.

 Tyler Wright rapt as brother Owen prepares for swansong

Tyler Wright rapt as brother Owen prepares for swansong

April 03, 2023 10:51 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Tyler Wright will have a big few days at Bells Beach, defending her event title and watching her brother Owen surf professionally for the last time.

 Dingo attacks young girl swimming in Fraser Island

Dingo attacks young girl swimming in Fraser Island

April 03, 2023 07:28 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A young girl has been flown to hospital after she was bitten on her head and hands by a dingo while swimming at Queensland's Fraser Island.

 Man charged with threatening to kill pregnant woman

Man charged with threatening to kill pregnant woman

April 03, 2023 06:34 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Charges against a 47-year-old Melbourne man include making threats to kill and criminal damage over an incident involving a pregnant woman at a service station.

 Sun blinded P-plate driver before fatal motorbike crash

Sun blinded P-plate driver before fatal motorbike crash

April 03, 2023 06:24 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A motorbike-riding elderly woman died when a P-plate driver blinded by the sun slammed his ute into her, but a coroner has declined to make any recommendations.

 Newly-elected NSW premier unveils fresh start ministry

Newly-elected NSW premier unveils fresh start ministry

April 03, 2023 06:05 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

NSW Premier Chris Minns has revealed his new cabinet, where for the first time in the state's history there will be an equal mix of men and women.

 Malka Leifer awaits sentence on sex abuse charges

Malka Leifer awaits sentence on sex abuse charges

April 03, 2023 06:00 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Ex-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer is waiting to hear how long she will spend in prison after a jury found her guilty of sexually abusing two sisters.

 Service NSW breach exposes personal customer data

Service NSW breach exposes personal customer data

April 03, 2023 05:34 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Service NSW says a privacy breach that exposed customer data is not the result of a cyber attack and was isolated to customers logged in on its website.

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