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Australia's homicide rate drops but not DV deaths
March 28, 2023 10:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia has recorded the second lowest homicide incident rate since 1990 as domestic violence advocates say they fail to see the same pace of change.

Comedy festival returns with dog jokes and Cher spoof
March 28, 2023 10:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back, featuring more than 600 side-splitting acts.

NSW Liberals in 'poor shape', hopeful for next election
March 28, 2023 09:43 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW Liberal Party is in "poor shape" after losing the state election but a party powerbroker believes the party will be competitive at the next election.

China raises AUKUS concerns with New Zealand
March 28, 2023 09:43 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSForeign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has returned home from China after the first visit from a New Zealand minister in almost five years.

Labor hopes for NSW majority fade, Minns to be sworn in
March 28, 2023 09:40 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLabor's hope of forming a majority government in NSW is fading as the Minns' government prepares to be sworn in and counting continues in eight seats.

Reward offered to solve suspected murder of Qld teen
March 28, 2023 09:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland police are offering a $500,000 reward for information about the suspected murder of Linden Malayta who's been missing since 2019.

Ex-SAS soldier bailed due to Taliban threat
March 28, 2023 09:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA former SAS soldier charged over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has been granted bail due to danger posed by extremist Islamic inmates.

Inflation-hit consumers yet to shake sour outlook
March 28, 2023 09:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConsumer confidence is still being battered by High living costs and rising interest rates, the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan weekly survey shows.

Woman intruder dies after fight with people in home
March 28, 2023 08:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn alleged intruder is dead after she entered a home in southeast Queensland and got into a fight with the occupants.

Families to benefit from more choice on leave options
March 28, 2023 08:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSParents will have more options on how they want to take leave from work under a federal government bill to increase the number of unpaid days from 30 to 100.

Origin Energy recommends $18.7 billion takeover offer
March 28, 2023 08:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA group of North American companies appears likely to take control of Australian electricity and gas supplier Origin Energy under a bid worth $18.7 billion.

Qld to limit residential rent increases to once a year
March 28, 2023 08:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will cap rent increases on residential properties under fixed-term leases to once a year, from every six months.

Police appeal after 'brutal' 1982 sexual assault
March 28, 2023 08:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria Police is hoping new information will lead to a breakthrough in the investigation into a Melbourne sexual assault more than 40 years ago.

Local banks 'well-positioned' to resist overseas storm
March 28, 2023 08:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's financial system is in a strong position to withstand a banking crisis overseas, say the financial services minister and banking association chief.

Qld to limit some rent increases to once a year: report
March 28, 2023 05:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk reportedly plans to cap rent increases on properties under fixed term agreements to once a year, from every six months.

Crown says global hacker group demands ransom
March 27, 2023 08:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCrown says no customer data has been compromised and its business operations have not been impacted after an attack on GoAnywhere software.

Nearly half of gig workers make less than minimum wage
March 27, 2023 07:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA survey of more than 1000 Australian gig workers has revealed almost half earn less than the minimum wage and three in four work long hours.

Cops probe foul play as missing man's dogs found
March 27, 2023 06:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice are investigating the suspicious disappearance of a Victorian man, who was last seen more than a week ago.

'Desperate need' for action on housing future fund
March 27, 2023 05:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHousing and homelessness bodies are urging parliamentarians to fast-track the establishment of a national fund in order to begin addressing the nation's crises.

Car subscription service geared to shake up transport
March 27, 2023 05:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA car-sharing platform owned by Toyota is poised to launch long-term car subscriptions in the latest bid to change the way Australians access transport.

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