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 Australia's homicide rate drops but not DV deaths

Australia's homicide rate drops but not DV deaths

March 28, 2023 10:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia 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

Comedy festival returns with dog jokes and Cher spoof

March 28, 2023 10:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back, featuring more than 600 side-splitting acts.

 NSW Liberals in 'poor shape', hopeful for next election

NSW Liberals in 'poor shape', hopeful for next election

March 28, 2023 09:43 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The 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

China raises AUKUS concerns with New Zealand

March 28, 2023 09:43 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Foreign 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

Labor hopes for NSW majority fade, Minns to be sworn in

March 28, 2023 09:40 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Labor'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

Reward offered to solve suspected murder of Qld teen

March 28, 2023 09:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland 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

Ex-SAS soldier bailed due to Taliban threat

March 28, 2023 09:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

Inflation-hit consumers yet to shake sour outlook

March 28, 2023 09:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Consumer 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

Woman intruder dies after fight with people in home

March 28, 2023 08:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An 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

Families to benefit from more choice on leave options

March 28, 2023 08:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Parents 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

Origin Energy recommends $18.7 billion takeover offer

March 28, 2023 08:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

Qld to limit residential rent increases to once a year

March 28, 2023 08:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland 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

Police appeal after 'brutal' 1982 sexual assault

March 28, 2023 08:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Victoria 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

Local banks 'well-positioned' to resist overseas storm

March 28, 2023 08:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia'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

Qld to limit some rent increases to once a year: report

March 28, 2023 05:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland 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

Crown says global hacker group demands ransom

March 27, 2023 08:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Crown 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

Nearly half of gig workers make less than minimum wage

March 27, 2023 07:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

Cops probe foul play as missing man's dogs found

March 27, 2023 06:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Police 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

'Desperate need' for action on housing future fund

March 27, 2023 05:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Housing 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

Car subscription service geared to shake up transport

March 27, 2023 05:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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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