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 Qld govt not learning from mistakes: audit

Qld govt not learning from mistakes: audit

October 31, 2022 01:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Queensland government is failing to implement changes that would make it more efficient and limit the risk of financial losses, the auditor-general says.

 Surgeon sues Nine over 'maggot' report

Surgeon sues Nine over 'maggot' report

October 31, 2022 01:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A leading Sydney orthopaedic surgeon is suing Nine over allegedly tabloid, sensationalist and defamatory reports he neglected and mistreated his patients.

 Prosecutor confirms Bruce Lehrmann retrial

Prosecutor confirms Bruce Lehrmann retrial

October 31, 2022 01:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The ACT's top prosecutor has confirmed his intent to proceed with a retrial the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins after juror misconduct caused a mistrial.

 NSW govt spruik '63-year' land tax benefit

NSW govt spruik '63-year' land tax benefit

October 31, 2022 01:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Many NSW first-home buyers who opt to pay annual land tax instead of stamp duty will save money in the long run, according to a Treasury analysis.

 Home prices fall for sixth month in a row

Home prices fall for sixth month in a row

October 31, 2022 01:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The home prices slump is starting to slow down but it may be premature to say the worst is over.

 Qld raises concerns about NAPLAN 'washing'

Qld raises concerns about NAPLAN 'washing'

October 31, 2022 01:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland Education Minister Grace Grace has raised concerns about how the scaling of NAPLAN results could be skewing the data.

 Firearms seized following week of raids

Firearms seized following week of raids

October 31, 2022 01:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A national law enforcement group involving police from jurisdictions across Australia has seized more than 500 firearms in raids and arrested 86 people.

 Officer charged over fatal Tas crash

Officer charged over fatal Tas crash

October 31, 2022 01:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 26-year-old female police officer is facing criminal charges over a car crash in which two people died in Tasmania's southeast.

 TPG to consider selling NBN competitor

TPG to consider selling NBN competitor

October 31, 2022 12:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

TPG has hired Bank of America to assist it with a strategic review of its Vision Network business unit, Australia's largest non-NBN wholesale broadband network.

 Aussie firm turns classic cars electric

Aussie firm turns classic cars electric

October 31, 2022 12:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An Australian company converting classic Land Rovers into powerful electric vehicles is set to make a worldwide impact after merging with a UK firm.

 Vic govt throws Netball Aust $15m lifeline

Vic govt throws Netball Aust $15m lifeline

October 31, 2022 12:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Netball Australia has inked a $15 million deal with the Victorian government, with the Diamonds to wear the Visit Victoria logo until mid-2027.

 'Uncontested' Caddick assets to be sold

'Uncontested' Caddick assets to be sold

October 31, 2022 12:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A lawyer for the receivers of Melissa Caddick's estate has obtained a court order permitting the sale of "uncontested" assets previously owned by the fraudster.

 Search scaled back for missing Qld woman

Search scaled back for missing Qld woman

October 31, 2022 12:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Police have scaled back the search for Tea Wright-Finger two weeks after she disappeared in north Queensland.

 Cups King's legacy runs deep in Stockman

Cups King's legacy runs deep in Stockman

October 31, 2022 11:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The influence of legendary Melbourne Cup trainer Bart Cummings looms large for the stable and ownership group connected to Stockman.

 SA Indigenous centre subject to review

SA Indigenous centre subject to review

October 31, 2022 11:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The South Australian government has ordered a review of a planned Indigenous arts and cultural centre in Adelaide amid concerns of a cost blow-out.

 Ferguson returns for a Cup he can keep

Ferguson returns for a Cup he can keep

October 31, 2022 10:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

James Ferguson has already made a name for himself in Australia but winning a Melbourne Cup will be a crowning moment for the young English racehorse trainer.

 Ricciardo break a 'blessing in disguise'

Ricciardo break a 'blessing in disguise'

October 31, 2022 10:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Daniel Ricciardo says he won't be racing in Formula One in 2023 but hopes he can return energised from the break and thrive in 2024.

 Single-use plastics now banned in NSW

Single-use plastics now banned in NSW

October 31, 2022 10:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Single-use plastic items like straws, cups and cotton buds are banned in NSW, with environmentalists hailing it as a major win for wildlife.

 No jail for negligent fatal Tas car crash

No jail for negligent fatal Tas car crash

October 31, 2022 10:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A young man has been handed a suspended five-month jail sentence for causing the death of a newspaper delivery driver in a head-on car crash in rural Tasmania.

 Sixers game toughest of WBBL: Johnson

Sixers game toughest of WBBL: Johnson

October 31, 2022 10:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Sydney Thunder badly need a win over first-placed rivals Sydney Sixers in Wednesday's WBBL clash at North Sydney Oval.

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