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Home where teen was allegedly tortured burnt down
March 29, 2023 11:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA home where a teenage girl was allegedly tortured in southeast Queensland has been burnt to the ground.

'We are so sorry': PM apologises to Vietnam veterans
March 29, 2023 10:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's Vietnam veterans have been awarded medallions in recognition of their service as the prime minister apologised for their treatment.

Building evacuated after grenades, firearms surrendered
March 29, 2023 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn emergency declaration is in place on the Gold Coast after firearms and grenades were surrendered at an office building.

Inflation slows ahead of crunch interest rates decision
March 29, 2023 10:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSInflation has moderated to 6.8 per cent in the 12 months to February, down from 7.4 per cent in January.

Farmers turn up dial on improving digital connections
March 29, 2023 10:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFarming and community groups have headed to Canberra to demand better digital connectivity for regional and rural Australia.

Australia's love for utes and SUVs driving emissions
March 29, 2023 10:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia is one of the world's biggest petrol consumers but could save $13 billion in petrol costs each year by adopting moderate changes, a new report says.

Coalition senators fight Labor climate bill to the end
March 29, 2023 10:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDebate on the safeguard mechanism is heating up with the government forcing a vote on the climate legislation, angering the opposition.

Head of Fire Rescue Victoria steps down
March 29, 2023 10:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe head of Fire Rescue Victoria has returned to Canada and stepped down due to significant health issues within his family.

Aussie leukaemia discovery path to better outcomes
March 29, 2023 10:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA world-first discovery by Australian researchers could lead to better treatments for aggressive leukaemia as well as other therapy-resistant diseases.

Abuse survivor's case against the state concludes
March 29, 2023 10:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSKatrina Munting is suing the state of Tasmania and her high school teacher abuser for damages in a judge-only trial before the Supreme Court.

Loss of key evidence in gay man's murder 'unacceptable'
March 29, 2023 10:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice should not have lost evidence that could have helped identify the killer of a gay Sydney man in 1981, an inquiry into LGBTQI hate crimes has heard.

Minns visits fish-kill town as NSW majority hopes sink
March 29, 2023 09:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs NSW Premier Chris Minns heads to Menindee for a briefing on fish kills, his government is working on establishing a special inquiry into the health sector.

Survey to help adults demystify Australian teens
March 29, 2023 09:40 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian teens are being urged to voice their concerns in this year's Youth Survey - a snapshot of what 15 to 19-year-olds are thinking.

Funds to future-proof ancient cave art in SA
March 29, 2023 09:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Australia's Koonalda Cave, which was attacked last year by people who destroyed ancient rock art, is about to get better fencing and security systems.

Drugs saga should not have happened: track star Bol
March 29, 2023 09:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian runner Peter Bol says his drug-test saga should never have happened as his lawyer demands a doping agency drop a "sham" case against the track star.

Litigation 'scare campaign' on voice unfounded, PM says
March 29, 2023 09:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese claims recent a scare campaign on the voice is similar to what occurred ahead of the apology to the Stolen Generations.

Transplant heroine refines mystery at astronomy's heart
March 29, 2023 09:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn Australian university student may have helped unravel one of astronomy's key mysteries while suffering from life-threatening heart disease.

Share market operator probed for bungled system upgrade
March 29, 2023 09:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCorporate watchdog ASIC is investigating Australian share market operator ASX for potential breaches after a botched overhaul of its transaction system.

Australians underestimate domestic violence: survey
March 29, 2023 09:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWhile a majority of Australians know domestic violence is a problem, advocates say victim-blaming attitudes and rape myths are still rife within the country.

Tradies to 'save' Australia from emissions, power bills
March 29, 2023 09:13 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSElectrification expert Saul Griffith says Australia needs tens of thousands more tradies to "save our arses" on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

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