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 Tasmanian teenager killed in quad bike crash

Tasmanian teenager killed in quad bike crash

February 14, 2023 08:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Tasmanian police will prepare a report for the coroner after a 14-year-old girl was killed in a quad bike crash and her passenger was seriously injured.

 Consumer confidence plummets as cash rate lifts

Consumer confidence plummets as cash rate lifts

February 14, 2023 08:43 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The latest cash rate hike has mortgage holders worried as consumer confidence plunges to its lowest level since April 2020.

 Warning to be wary of romantic red flags

Warning to be wary of romantic red flags

February 14, 2023 08:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australians are set to spend million of dollars for Valentine's Day, but have been warned to watch out for romance scammers.

 Sydney boy may have died of electrocution in Fiji

Sydney boy may have died of electrocution in Fiji

February 14, 2023 08:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A young boy from Sydney has died in a suspected electrocution during a family holiday at a popular resort in Fiji, police say.

 'We hope interest rates don't rise further': Jones

'We hope interest rates don't rise further': Jones

February 14, 2023 07:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

As households face a repayment cliff which threatens to take a hole out out of the economy, the government says it doesn't want to see more rate hikes.

 Cyclone Gabrielle brings flooding, havoc across NZ

Cyclone Gabrielle brings flooding, havoc across NZ

February 14, 2023 06:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Hundreds of New Zealanders have been forced to evacuate their homes due to flooding as Cyclone Gabrielle brings bumper rainfall across North Island.

 Man drowns on the NSW south coast

Man drowns on the NSW south coast

February 14, 2023 05:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man has drowned at Kiama on the NSW south coast after being pulled unconscious from the water by members of the public, who tried in vain to revive him.

 COVID an accelerant for child exploitation, police say

COVID an accelerant for child exploitation, police say

February 13, 2023 09:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The sharing of child abuse material is increasing globally but whether viewers become abusers themselves requires more research, a police chief says.

 Nine in 10 support action to stop children vaping

Nine in 10 support action to stop children vaping

February 13, 2023 08:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Data showing 87 per cent of Australians support action to stop a new generation of nicotine addicts backs the Cancer Council's calls for a vaping import ban.

 Fortescue backs down in mines harassment stoush

Fortescue backs down in mines harassment stoush

February 13, 2023 07:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Mining giant Fortescue Metals Group says it will provide documents relating to an investigation into alleged sexual harassment cases at its mine sites.

 No surge in Chinese student visas since Beijing edict

No surge in Chinese student visas since Beijing edict

February 13, 2023 07:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Despite a huge number of Chinese students returning to Australian universities for the first time since the pandemic, visa requests have not noticeably jumped.

 Homes evacuated as Cyclone Gabrielle lashes New Zealand

Homes evacuated as Cyclone Gabrielle lashes New Zealand

February 13, 2023 07:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Cyclone Gabrielle has brought destructive winds to New Zealand's North Island, with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins warning the storm's worst is yet to come.

 Queensland on high alert as crews battle bushfires

Queensland on high alert as crews battle bushfires

February 13, 2023 06:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Residents in Queensland's Western Downs are bracing for the impact of multiple bushfires in the region and a leave immediately warning near the town of Miles.

 Men jailed over bashing of suspected teen rivals

Men jailed over bashing of suspected teen rivals

February 13, 2023 05:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Two teens were bashed unconscious at separate parties within 30 minutes by a group who suspected they were members of a rival Brisbane gang, a court has heard.

 Complaint hearing continues for Sydney neurosurgeon Teo

Complaint hearing continues for Sydney neurosurgeon Teo

February 13, 2023 05:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

High-profile brain surgeon Charlie Teo faces a second hearing day after complaints were brought forward by relatives of former cancer patients.

 Woman accused of 'drug courier' role in fake $1.1m deal

Woman accused of 'drug courier' role in fake $1.1m deal

February 13, 2023 05:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Sydney woman has gone on trial accused of acting as the driver in multiple attempts to exchange 350 kilograms of drugs for cash at various Brisbane locations.

 ASX falls to three-week low as earnings reports come in

ASX falls to three-week low as earnings reports come in

February 13, 2023 04:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The local bourse closed down 0.2 per cent, its fifth day of losses in the past six sessions, as one of the busiest weeks of Australian earnings season began.

 ASX falls to 3-week low as earnings reports come in

ASX falls to 3-week low as earnings reports come in

February 13, 2023 04:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The local bourse closed down 0.2 per cent, its fifth day of losses in the past six sessions, as one of the busiest weeks of Australian earnings season began.

 Victim of alleged taxi rank robbery dies in hospital

Victim of alleged taxi rank robbery dies in hospital

February 13, 2023 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A group of teenagers are expected to have charges of grievous bodily harm upgraded following the death of a 75-year-old man after an alleged assault last week.

 SA to pump more cash into public housing

SA to pump more cash into public housing

February 13, 2023 03:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The South Australian government has announced more funds for public housing to cater for growing demand.

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