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 Review of religious exemptions for schools pushed back

Review of religious exemptions for schools pushed back

April 20, 2023 06:01 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The attorney-general has extended the law reform commission's review of religious exemptions for educational institutions because of the volume of submissions.

 Ghost nets killing marine animals on 'industrial scale'

Ghost nets killing marine animals on 'industrial scale'

April 20, 2023 06:01 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The federal government will introduce a raft of projects to tackle fishing nets drifting in Australia's north which present a deadly obstacle for wildlife.

 'Discouraging' increase looming for student debts

'Discouraging' increase looming for student debts

April 20, 2023 05:04 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

More than three million Australians who have a student debt will need to pay off even bigger loans when balances are indexed in the coming months.

 Reserve Bank to keep close eye on jobs and inflation

Reserve Bank to keep close eye on jobs and inflation

April 20, 2023 04:41 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The Albanese government will enact the recommendations of a review of the Reserve Bank, to ensure it focuses on full employment and inflation.

 Young Indigenous leaders invite people to have a yarn

Young Indigenous leaders invite people to have a yarn

April 20, 2023 04:30 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Young Indigenous women Allira Davis and Bridget Cama, who chair the Uluru Youth Dialogue, are inviting people to have a yarn about the Uluru Statement.

 Australian shares finish flat for second straight day

Australian shares finish flat for second straight day

April 20, 2023 04:21 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The ASX200 has finished down just 0.04 per cent in a second day of quiet trading.

 Rare solar eclipse helps unlock sun's fiery mystery

Rare solar eclipse helps unlock sun's fiery mystery

April 20, 2023 04:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A century after scientists used a solar eclipse in WA's remote north to prove Einstein's most controversial theories, astrophysicists were back to learn more.

 New AI tool to rate energy efficiency of Aussie homes

New AI tool to rate energy efficiency of Aussie homes

April 20, 2023 04:11 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

An AI tool will score the energy efficiency of Aussie homes to help cut down on heating and cooling bills as well as carbon emissions.

 Beijing tops US influence in all but two Asian nations

Beijing tops US influence in all but two Asian nations

April 20, 2023 03:50 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

China's influence in Asia relative to the United States has increased, with Washington only topping Beijing in the Philippines and Singapore.

 University slams claims it banned Indian students

University slams claims it banned Indian students

April 20, 2023 03:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The University of Wollongong has rejected claims it imposed restrictions on Indian students amid a rise in fraudulent applications.

 Aussie monarchists set to celebrate in style

Aussie monarchists set to celebrate in style

April 20, 2023 03:38 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

With King Charles set to be crowned in England, Australia's monarchists across the country are preparing to celebrate in style.

 Australia confirmed for first women's America's Cup

Australia confirmed for first women's America's Cup

April 20, 2023 03:23 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The people backing Australia's campaign for the inaugural women's America's Cup say it can act as a platform to get the nation back in the traditional event.

 Woman deserves Oscar if she's a murderer, lawyer says

Woman deserves Oscar if she's a murderer, lawyer says

April 20, 2023 03:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A barrister urging jurors to find a woman who shot her husband as he slept guilty of manslaughter, rather than murder, says she was "deeply, deeply depressed".

 The suburbs where affordable homes spark 'ghetto' fears

The suburbs where affordable homes spark 'ghetto' fears

April 20, 2023 03:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

As more Australians are pushed onto the streets, residents of some affluent suburbs are obstructing affordable housing that could help solve the issue.

 Environment watchdog lays charges over tyre stockpile

Environment watchdog lays charges over tyre stockpile

April 20, 2023 03:12 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A company and its director have been hit with 14 charges by Victoria's environmental watchdog over an unlicensed stockpile of 70,000 tyres.

 Sky-high emotions as total solar eclipse wows world

Sky-high emotions as total solar eclipse wows world

April 20, 2023 03:00 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Thousands of people travelled from around the globe to witness a rare total solar eclipse as the moon cast a 40km-wide shadow over the sun for 60 seconds.

 Old is new as Qld police attempt to lure back retirees

Old is new as Qld police attempt to lure back retirees

April 20, 2023 02:52 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Retired police officers will be able to return to the front lines in Queensland under a program designed to provide relief to the state's stretched service.

 Health workers tell of fight to protect Ukraine's needy

Health workers tell of fight to protect Ukraine's needy

April 20, 2023 02:44 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Health workers fighting to protect strides in public health and harm reduction in war-torn Ukraine have shared their stories during a visit to Melbourne.

 National anti-corruption watchdog gets its start date

National anti-corruption watchdog gets its start date

April 20, 2023 02:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Governor-General David Hurley has signed off on the July 1 start date for the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

 Costings umpire to depart after policy pricing row

Costings umpire to depart after policy pricing row

April 20, 2023 02:24 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Victoria's parliamentary budget officer has been told his contract won't be renewed after criticising Labor's use of a department to cost its election policies.

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