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 Clive Palmer's Queensland coal project rejected

Clive Palmer's Queensland coal project rejected

February 08, 2023 03:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A central Queensland project proposed by Clive Palmer has become the first coal mine to be refused under national environmental laws.

 Scheme to give more Australians a home step closer

Scheme to give more Australians a home step closer

February 08, 2023 03:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Housing Minister Julie Collins will introduce legislation to set up a housing future fund which aims to increase the number of social and affordable homes.

 Ex-Orthodox principal Leifer denies raping sisters

Ex-Orthodox principal Leifer denies raping sisters

February 08, 2023 03:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A trial has begun for former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer who is accused of raping three Melbourne sisters at the Adass Israel School.

 Home intruder raped, beaten before he died, court told

Home intruder raped, beaten before he died, court told

February 08, 2023 03:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The trial of Klay Edward Holland has begun in Victoria's Supreme Court, with him fighting charges over the alleged beating and rape of home intruder Shane Cox.

 Man sought after driving gunshot victim to hospital

Man sought after driving gunshot victim to hospital

February 08, 2023 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Police are searching for an unknown man who drove a seriously injured woman to a western Sydney hospital with gunshot wounds to her torso.

 Australian island battening down for Cyclone Gabrielle

Australian island battening down for Cyclone Gabrielle

February 08, 2023 02:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle has formed off Queensland's coast as it approaches Norfolk Island.

 Man found guilty over Surfers chip brawl manslaughter

Man found guilty over Surfers chip brawl manslaughter

February 08, 2023 02:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Ricky Kevin Lefoe has been found guilty of unlawfully killing a Brazilian national who was felled by a punch in a Surfers Paradise brawl outside a kebab shop.

 NSW regional teachers offered $10k housing incentive

NSW regional teachers offered $10k housing incentive

February 08, 2023 02:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A $10,000 sweetener is being offered to NSW teachers who take up a posting at a regional school to help them buy a house and settle into communities.

 Treasurer stands by inflation handling, as rates bite

Treasurer stands by inflation handling, as rates bite

February 08, 2023 02:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says while the recent interest rate hike would slow the economy, forecasts show Australia would not go into a recession.

 Crucial court battle to set road tax for electric cars

Crucial court battle to set road tax for electric cars

February 08, 2023 02:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

How much electric vehicle drivers will pay to use Australian roads, and who will charge them, could be determined during an upcoming high-profile court case.

 Australia sends rescue team after Turkey earthquake

Australia sends rescue team after Turkey earthquake

February 08, 2023 02:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australian search and rescue specialists will arrive in Turkey by the end of the week to help local authorities following the country's devastating earthquake.

 Convicted murderer sentenced for contempt of court

Convicted murderer sentenced for contempt of court

February 08, 2023 01:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Convicted murderer Jade Maree Clarke has been sentenced for contempt of court almost nine years after refusing to give evidence against a co-accused.

 Legal dispute over youth detention class action

Legal dispute over youth detention class action

February 08, 2023 01:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Western Australia's government has flagged it will need months to prepare its legal response to claims of youth detainee mistreatment aired in a class action.

 Elevator companies charged with workplace manslaughter

Elevator companies charged with workplace manslaughter

February 08, 2023 01:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

WorkSafe has charged two companies with multiple health and safety breaches following the death of an apprentice at West Melbourne.

 Boral posts solid result under new CEO Bansal

Boral posts solid result under new CEO Bansal

February 08, 2023 01:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Construction materials group Boral has recorded a substantial profit rise in its first reporting period under new CEO Vik Bansal despite inflationary pressures.

 Breach of sex offender housing precinct sparks review

Breach of sex offender housing precinct sparks review

February 08, 2023 01:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A woman was able to visit a secure housing precinct for Queensland sex offenders despite a security overhaul following the alleged assault of a teenage girl.

 Parent's 'guilt' after teen daughter's heartless murder

Parent's 'guilt' after teen daughter's heartless murder

February 08, 2023 01:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The family of a 17-year-old has told a court the ongoing impact her death has had, as her murderer who "feigned" symptoms of mental disorders faces sentencing.

 Better tech push to dial in young workers to the bush

Better tech push to dial in young workers to the bush

February 08, 2023 01:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The National Farmers' Federation says improved knowledge of mobile technology could help grow regions and attract workers.

 Inquiry told of 'disturbing' probe into gay-hate murder

Inquiry told of 'disturbing' probe into gay-hate murder

February 08, 2023 12:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Police missed crucial evidence in the investigation into the murder of a bisexual Sydney man who was allegedly killed by his friend, an inquiry has been told.

 Gas industry warns code will stoke prices, limit supply

Gas industry warns code will stoke prices, limit supply

February 08, 2023 12:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The gas industry has hit back at federal intervention in the wholesale gas market as the worst possible reforms at the worst possible time.

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