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Call to cut fuel tax breaks to align budget priorities
February 06, 2023 09:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFuel tax breaks for business cost taxpayers $8 billion a year and could be slashed to bring budget settings into line with deficit and emissions priorities.

Helicopter crash survivor recalls attempt to warn pilot
February 06, 2023 08:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFour survivors of a mid-air collision between two helicopters on the Gold Coast have detailed what happened inside the aircraft before the crash.

World Surf League opener called off again
February 06, 2023 08:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe World Surf League's season-opening event in Hawaii has again been postponed due to poor conditions.

Multiple charges laid over bashing at music festival
February 06, 2023 08:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe condition of a Victorian festival patron bashed while waiting for a bus has improved in hospital after a man was charged with his assault.

Greens push for immediate release of asylum seekers
February 06, 2023 07:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Greens have introduced a bill to federal parliament offering immediate evacuation to asylum seekers and refugees who remain in Nauru and Papua New Guinea.

Parents pay tribute to 'beautiful' teen killed by shark
February 06, 2023 06:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe devastated parents of a 16-year-old killed by a shark have paid tribute to their "beautiful" girl and thanked the community for their support.

Snowboard teen Guseli makes World Cup history in US
February 05, 2023 05:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSStill only 17, Australian snowboard ace Valentino Guseli has made history after winning World Cup medals in three disciplines, adding another two in the USA.

Bevilacqua wins Ironman Series crown after tense finale
February 05, 2023 04:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMatt Bevilacqua has captured his second Ironman Series crown in a thrilling finish from rival Ben Carberry in the last race on the Gold Coast.

Roads and tax package for flooded SA
February 05, 2023 03:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Australians who have had properties damaged or lost to flood will be eligible for tax relief in a new package announced by the state government.

Driver cops manslaughter charge after bonnet fall death
February 05, 2023 02:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man charged with dangerous driving on Thursday now faces a manslaughter charge, after a woman who allegedly fell from the bonnet of a car he was driving died.

Pedestrian dies in hospital after stolen car hit-run
February 05, 2023 02:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe driver of a stolen car who stuck and killed a pedestrian in a regional Victorian town is on the run after leaving his victim for dead.

Lord's Prayer could be dumped from Victorian parliament
February 05, 2023 02:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPressure is mounting on the Victorian government to scrap state parliament's 105-year tradition of opening each sitting day with the Lord's Prayer.

Labor dreaming of election 'fresh start' for NSW
February 05, 2023 02:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPork barrelling has infected the bone marrow of the NSW government, Labor leader Chris Minns has told the party faithful as he calls for a fresh start for NSW.

Consumer complaints continue to trail pandemic
February 05, 2023 01:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConsumer complaints in Queensland continue to eclipse pre-pandemic levels, with the Office of Fair Trading clawing back $11.2 million for disgruntled customers.

PM reveals why he is optimistic for referendum success
February 05, 2023 01:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnthony Albanese says Australians will have the opportunity to show the best of their characters in a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament.

RBA decision tipped to deliver more mortgage pain
February 05, 2023 12:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnother interest rate hike is expected when the Reserve Bank board meets on Tuesday for the first time in two months.

State school abuse victims included in Vic apology
February 05, 2023 12:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictorian Premier Daniel Andrews will meet with survivors of historic child sexual abuse at public schools, ahead of making a formal apology to parliament.

Pride march baths Melbourne streets in rainbow colours
February 05, 2023 12:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMelburnians wearing colourful costumes and waving rainbow flags have marched through the streets in a show of support for gender and sexual diversity.

Hillsong Church names couple to replace Brian Houston
February 05, 2023 11:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHillsong has named pastors Phil and Lucinda Dooley as senior church leaders following last year's shock resignation of founder Brian Houston.

Perrottet's $250 per house energy cash election pledge
February 05, 2023 10:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW households who check whether their energy provider is offering them a fair deal would be given a $250 one-off payment, in a major pre-election sweetener.
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