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Lehrmann sure of 'millions in defamation' from reports

March 16, 2023 11:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Before being charged, Bruce Lehrmann told his girlfriend he could get "millions in defamation" over media reports about the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.

China different from 90s, says PM after Keating spray

March 16, 2023 11:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

China has changed its posture and position since Paul Keating was prime minister, Anthony Albanese says.

Qld govt urged to rule out solar feed-in charges

March 16, 2023 10:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Solar Citizens says the Queensland government must rule out charging homeowners for selling solar back to the grid, which is under consideration elsewhere.

Aust share market plunges again, hitting four-month low

March 16, 2023 10:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Australian share market has plunged to its lowest level since November after banking contagion spread to Europe.

Tudhope and Reid add world para snowboard medals

March 16, 2023 10:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Newly crowned para snowboard cross world champions Ben Tudhope and Amanda Reid have ended the world titles in Spain with bronze in the dual banked slalom.

Unemployment rate falls back to 3.5 per cent

March 16, 2023 10:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Fresh labour market data shows the unemployment rate falling back to 3.5 per cent, with 65,000 jobs added.

Interest rates and drought risk weighing on farmers

March 16, 2023 10:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Sentiment among Australian farmers has dropped to its lowest level in more than four years according to the latest snapshot from Rabobank.

New 270km transmission line powers up Eyre Peninsula

March 16, 2023 10:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

ElectraNet has completed construction of a 270km transmission line to service South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

Customer information stolen in Latitude cyber attack

March 16, 2023 10:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Latitude Financial has been hit by a cyber attack, with criminals stealing more than 300,000 customer records and identification documents.

Early voting in NSW begins on weekend

March 16, 2023 10:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Early voting centres around NSW are preparing for strong demand as people who have already decided on a candidate are able to cast their vote from this weekend.

Make space, Australian bush food is out of this world

March 16, 2023 10:01 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Victorian students have been tasked with identifying and growing native bush foods to see if they can be used at the International Space Station.

Lack of action on deaths in custody a stain: NSW Greens

March 16, 2023 09:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Lack of action on Indigenous deaths in custody has marred the relationship between First Nations people and the NSW government, the Greens say.

Appeal lost over jail term for boy's tree-felling death

March 16, 2023 09:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man jailed for more than four years over the death of a seven-year-old boy in a tree-felling accident has lost an appeal against the length of his sentence.

Former NSW Nationals chair takes blame for farm injury

March 16, 2023 09:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Former NSW Nationals chair Bede Burke will plead guilty after a worker was injured on the egg farm owned by him and his wife, whose charges will be dropped.

Ex-Morrison minister stunned by second portfolio post

March 16, 2023 09:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Former home affairs minister Karen Andrews says she was kept in the dark about another minister being sworn in to administer her department.

Early super access went to gambling, cash withdrawals

March 16, 2023 09:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Research on Australia's COVID-19 era superannuation withdrawal scheme has found gambling was the third-highest spending category amongst worker participants.