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 Budget funding boost for projects tackling disadvantage

Budget funding boost for projects tackling disadvantage

May 05, 2023 11:23 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

How Australia tackles disadvantage will be overhauled in the upcoming federal budget with funding for local organisations trying to address the problem.

 Bail eased for teen driver in crash that killed five

Bail eased for teen driver in crash that killed five

May 05, 2023 11:23 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Bail conditions have been softened to help the parents of Tyrell Edwards accused of driving a ute at high speed into two trees, killing five school students.

 Fire still burns for surf queen Sally Fitzgibbons

Fire still burns for surf queen Sally Fitzgibbons

May 05, 2023 11:20 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Sally Fitzgibbons says missing the World Surf League mid-season cut and also Olympic selection rocked her, but she's ready to fight her way back to the top.

 Catholic school can't stop case after child abuser dies

Catholic school can't stop case after child abuser dies

May 05, 2023 11:14 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A civil case seeking damages from a Catholic school over alleged child abuse over 50 years ago will go on despite the accused paedophile teacher dying in jail.

 Bushfires a brutal blow for threatened Aussie frogs

Bushfires a brutal blow for threatened Aussie frogs

May 05, 2023 11:08 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A frog that makes a farting noise and another that keeps its tadpoles in "pockets" are amongst the Aussie amphibians hit hard by the Black Summer fires.

 Local shares holding up against US bank scares

Local shares holding up against US bank scares

May 05, 2023 11:07 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The local share market is standing up on its own despite re-emerging concerns over regional banking issues in the United States.

 More police, security for troubled Alice Springs

More police, security for troubled Alice Springs

May 05, 2023 10:54 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The federal and Northern Territory government will spend $14 million over two years to fund more police and security measures in Alice Springs.

 Racing stable fined for track rider's workplace death

Racing stable fined for track rider's workplace death

May 05, 2023 10:46 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A Victorian racing stable has been fined $350,000 over the death of apprentice jockey Mikaela Claridge who was thrown from a horse on a pitch black track.

 No more surprises, judge warns gay hate inquiry

No more surprises, judge warns gay hate inquiry

May 05, 2023 10:25 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The inquiry into a string of historical suspected LGBTQI hate crimes has been delayed after NSW police and lawyers clashed over document redactions.

 A powerful voice in the bush, CWA tackles big issues

A powerful voice in the bush, CWA tackles big issues

May 05, 2023 10:24 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The Country Women's Association of NSW will focus on health and homelessness when 600 of its members meet in Bathurst for their annual conference this week.

 Mourners gather to honour larrikin priest Father Bob

Mourners gather to honour larrikin priest Father Bob

May 05, 2023 10:16 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Priest and social justice campaigner Father Bob Maguire will be remembered at a state funeral in Melbourne, including a tribute from broadcaster John Safran.

 Man jailed for 22 years over mega cowhide meth haul

Man jailed for 22 years over mega cowhide meth haul

May 05, 2023 10:15 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A Mexican national who helped arrange the import of 530kg of methamphetamine has been jailed for his role in a sophisticated international operation.

 Albanese praises royals' commitment to public service

Albanese praises royals' commitment to public service

May 05, 2023 09:52 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to respect institutions such as the royal family as he praised King Charles' concerns about the future.

 Professor's 15-year journey ends with $273m drug deal

Professor's 15-year journey ends with $273m drug deal

May 05, 2023 09:44 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Chemical compounds developed by an Australian biotechnology company will be used to develop drugs treating schizophrenia, depression and dementia.

 Federal minister cancels two Queensland coal projects

Federal minister cancels two Queensland coal projects

May 05, 2023 09:26 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The China Stone Coal and Range Coal projects have been cancelled because the companies involved have not being willing to show how they would protect nature.

 'Grave fears' for paddler missing in Torres Strait

'Grave fears' for paddler missing in Torres Strait

May 05, 2023 09:23 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The search for a man missing off Thursday Island has entered a third day after an unmanned outrigger canoe was found 100 metres from shore.

 Fraudster to spend six years in jail for tax conspiracy

Fraudster to spend six years in jail for tax conspiracy

May 05, 2023 09:21 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Patrick Willmott will serve at least six years in prison for his role in the Plutus Payroll tax conspiracy, which defrauded more than $105 million from the ATO.

 US, Australian military aid for Ukraine on the table

US, Australian military aid for Ukraine on the table

May 05, 2023 09:18 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Further Ukrainian aid in the federal budget and a combined support package between Canberra and Washington could be unveiled as soon as the end of the month.

 Foreign student dies after Darwin home invasion

Foreign student dies after Darwin home invasion

May 05, 2023 08:58 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A 23-year-old Bangladeshi student has died in hospital from injuries he sustained during a break-in at his home in Darwin's north.

 Treasurer trains on budget balance as debt bill soars

Treasurer trains on budget balance as debt bill soars

May 05, 2023 08:26 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The federal budget is under pressure from several fast-growing spending items, including the cost of servicing nearly $1 trillion in debt.

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