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Millions to get boost in pension and welfare payments
March 06, 2023 04:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore 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
March 06, 2023 04:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMalcolm 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
March 06, 2023 04:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAussie 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
March 06, 2023 03:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWheels 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
March 06, 2023 03:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA 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
March 06, 2023 03:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPremier 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
March 06, 2023 03:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer 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
March 06, 2023 03:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAbel 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
March 06, 2023 03:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA 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
March 06, 2023 02:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe 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
March 06, 2023 02:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe 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
March 06, 2023 02:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFirst Nations musicians will play the songs of Archie Roach, accompanied by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Queensland considers third-party car insurance reform
March 06, 2023 02:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland 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
March 06, 2023 02:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe 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
March 06, 2023 02:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe 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
March 06, 2023 02:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFashion 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
March 06, 2023 02:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA 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
March 06, 2023 02:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew 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
March 06, 2023 01:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSServices 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
March 06, 2023 01:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAlready 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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