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 Reports point to SA child justice issues

Reports point to SA child justice issues

December 12, 2022 02:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

South Australia's Commissioner for Children and Young People has released a serious of reports on key issues.

 Dolphins rookies ready for world champs

Dolphins rookies ready for world champs

December 12, 2022 01:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Nine members of the 36-strong Dolphins team for the world short-course swimming championships are rookies but coach Rohan Taylor is confident they'll thrive.

 Probe lashes NZ's COVID quarantine lottery

Probe lashes NZ's COVID quarantine lottery

December 12, 2022 01:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The allocation of New Zealand's COVID-19 quarantine places - known locally as the "lottery of human misery" - has been attacked by the ombudsman.

 Man guilty of murder after Qld house fire

Man guilty of murder after Qld house fire

December 12, 2022 01:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

James Morton Mason has been found guilty of murder after his partner died from injuries in a house fire when he set alight a car parked underneath her home.

 Poor health increasing among Australians

Poor health increasing among Australians

December 12, 2022 01:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

For the first time in almost two decades there has been an increase in ill health experienced by Australians, a national study has found.

 NSW native forest logging up 175 per cent

NSW native forest logging up 175 per cent

December 12, 2022 01:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

More than 477,000 cubic metres of wood has been harvested in NSW, which conservation groups say flies in the face of protecting endangered species.

 Criminal age in focus at Vic truth inquiry

Criminal age in focus at Vic truth inquiry

December 12, 2022 01:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The number of Aboriginal children in custody and raising the age of criminality are expected to be covered at a hearing of Victoria's truth-telling commission.

 Hidden gems in WA's spectacular north

Hidden gems in WA's spectacular north

December 12, 2022 01:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Stunning scenery and some helpful policy settings have helped the Kimberley region remain a tourism mecca during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Home python cage allegedly full of faeces

Home python cage allegedly full of faeces

December 12, 2022 12:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Victorian man has been charged with animal cruelty offences after he was allegedly caught keeping a Murray Darling carpet python in unsafe conditions.

 Program 'lied' about cavoodle custody spat

Program 'lied' about cavoodle custody spat

December 12, 2022 12:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Sydney barrister has said "despicable" reports by A Current Affair lied that she stole Oscar the cavoodle in a custody dispute, damaging her reputation.

 St Basil's bosses ordered to give evidence

St Basil's bosses ordered to give evidence

December 12, 2022 12:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

St Basil's Home for the Aged bosses have lost their challenge against giving evidence about the deaths of 50 residents during a COVID-19 outbreak.

 Australian shares down 0.5pct at midday

Australian shares down 0.5pct at midday

December 12, 2022 12:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The ASX has started the week on a weak note, with most sectors down at noon ahead of a busy week of economic data and central bank meetings.

 New details on Aust's other giant wombat

New details on Aust's other giant wombat

December 12, 2022 11:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

There are better matches to modern-day wombats than the car-sized Diprotodon, and a skull found in a Queensland cave reveals more about their lives.

 Qld offers thousands of free TAFE courses

Qld offers thousands of free TAFE courses

December 12, 2022 11:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Thousands of Queenslanders will soon be able to complete aged care, health, hospitality, construction, farming and manufacturing courses for free.

 ACT flags Lehrmann rape trial inquiry

ACT flags Lehrmann rape trial inquiry

December 12, 2022 11:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The ACT's attorney-general says he's considering his options regarding an investigation into how the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann was handled.

 Townsville casino charged over junkets

Townsville casino charged over junkets

December 12, 2022 11:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Two north Queensland casinos have been accused of breaching the state's casino regulations, and are facing fines of thousands of dollars.

 Competition fears over Woolies' pub plan

Competition fears over Woolies' pub plan

December 12, 2022 11:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The ACCC is investigating whether Woolworths' proposed purchase of a Darwin beachfront pub and bottle shop will affect competition and consumers.

 Victorian MP Fiona Patten concedes defeat

Victorian MP Fiona Patten concedes defeat

December 12, 2022 11:21 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

High-profile upper house cross bencher Fiona Patten has lost her upper house seat.

 ATO 'passive' in providing robodebt data

ATO 'passive' in providing robodebt data

December 12, 2022 11:01 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The ATO was not directly aware how data it provided was being used to run the highly-criticised robodebt program, a royal commission into the scheme was told.

 Westpac walks away from Tyro Payments

Westpac walks away from Tyro Payments

December 12, 2022 10:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Westpac says it won't make an offer for Tyro Payments, which has also rejected a bid from Potentia Capital Management.

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