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 Millions to get boost in pension and welfare payments

Millions to get boost in pension and welfare payments

March 06, 2023 04:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

More than 4.7 million Australians will get a boost to their social security payments after indexation, but advocacy groups have slammed the raise as inadequate.

 Turnbull queried fairness but not legality of robodebt

Turnbull queried fairness but not legality of robodebt

March 06, 2023 04:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Malcolm Turnbull says his main concern with the flawed robodebt scheme was with the accuracy of debts being sent to welfare recipients.

 Risk to new energy industry without reboot of safeguard

Risk to new energy industry without reboot of safeguard

March 06, 2023 04:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Aussie minerals may be powering the global energy transition but coal and gas producers could consume the carbon budget at the expense of new clean industries.

 Ford Everest climbs motoring mountain with Wheels award

Ford Everest climbs motoring mountain with Wheels award

March 06, 2023 03:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Wheels magazine has named the Ford Everest its car of the year for 2023, in the 60th year of the award.

 China accused of trying to sink nuclear subs deal

China accused of trying to sink nuclear subs deal

March 06, 2023 03:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A new report has found China is targeting Pacific island nations with misinformation in the hopes of creating negative views around Australia's defence policy.

 'Come see the homeless': Beach visit plea for Perrottet

'Come see the homeless': Beach visit plea for Perrottet

March 06, 2023 03:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Premier Dominic Perrottet has urged voters to stick by his government during a visit to Sydney's Northern Beaches, where he was confronted over social housing.

 Former Vic councillor denies rigging ballot papers

Former Vic councillor denies rigging ballot papers

March 06, 2023 03:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Former councillor Milad El-Halabi, his daughter Tania and wife Dianna are accused of interfering with ballot papers in a local government election.

 Girl yelled out 'Mum' before being fatally hit by car

Girl yelled out 'Mum' before being fatally hit by car

March 06, 2023 03:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Abel Elias Lopez has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving occasioning death after his car fatally hit a young girl on a pedestrian crossing in Sydney.

 Traditional owners fight to stop SA nuclear waste dump

Traditional owners fight to stop SA nuclear waste dump

March 06, 2023 03:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A group of traditional owners are seeking to overturn plans for a nuclear waste dump on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula in a Federal Court case.

 Support for super shake-up won't spark more changes

Support for super shake-up won't spark more changes

March 06, 2023 02:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The workplace relations minister says popular approval for raising tax rates on large super balances does not mean further changes are coming.

 Crunch time in Fortescue native title royalties fight

Crunch time in Fortescue native title royalties fight

March 06, 2023 02:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Federal Court is holding on-country hearings in the case that will decide how much compensation Fortescue must pay the Yindjibarndi people of the Pilbara.

 Indigenous artists in Archie Roach tribute concert

Indigenous artists in Archie Roach tribute concert

March 06, 2023 02:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

First Nations musicians will play the songs of Archie Roach, accompanied by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

 Queensland considers third-party car insurance reform

Queensland considers third-party car insurance reform

March 06, 2023 02:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland is looking at a shake-up of the state's compulsory third-party car insurance scheme amid concerns over premium competition and insurer profitability.

 Emissions blow-out risk as safeguard bid up in the air

Emissions blow-out risk as safeguard bid up in the air

March 06, 2023 02:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Greens are insisting on the government scrapping new coal and gas projects in return for its support for a key climate policy.

 Mortgage holders brace for another interest rate blow

Mortgage holders brace for another interest rate blow

March 06, 2023 02:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates again, turning up the heat on already stretched household finances.

 Fashion illustrator shares art of the model in motion

Fashion illustrator shares art of the model in motion

March 06, 2023 02:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Fashion illustrator Meg Kolac is sharing the art of capturing clothes on moving models, as part of the Melbourne fashion festival.

 Move to end 'national shame' of jobs for mates

Move to end 'national shame' of jobs for mates

March 06, 2023 02:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A move has been made to bring fairness and integrity back to high profile public appointments, through proposed legislation to outlaw jobs for mates.

 New parents set to benefit from paid leave expansion

New parents set to benefit from paid leave expansion

March 06, 2023 02:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

New laws boosting accessibility to paid parental leave and locking in an expansion of the scheme have passed parliament.

 Passengers bussed from bush after tourist train derails

Passengers bussed from bush after tourist train derails

March 06, 2023 01:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Services on a wilderness railway in Tasmania have been partially suspended after the front wheels of a steam locomotive came off the tracks.

 Scrutiny over Perth Mint's gold sale to former bikie

Scrutiny over Perth Mint's gold sale to former bikie

March 06, 2023 01:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Already under external audit, Perth Mint is facing questions over its sale of gold to a former bikie who allegedly only had to show his driver's licence.

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