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Torres Strait freight subsidy to ease cost of living
March 28, 2023 10:48 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland government has earmarked $64 million for subsidies to help pay for sea freight services in the Torres Strait and ease living costs.

Martial arts instructor jailed for abuse of student
March 28, 2023 10:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian martial arts instructor who sexually offended against a teenage student he had known since she was in primary school has been imprisoned.

Qld to limit rent increases in landlord 'wake-up call'
March 28, 2023 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will cap rent increases on residential properties under fixed-term leases to once a year, from every six months.

Aussie independent craft breweries offer more than beer
March 28, 2023 10:43 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIndependent Australian craft breweries are forging their own paths against a backdrop of rising costs, legacy taxes and multinational takeovers.

'Millimetre' mistake may have cost patient: Charlie Teo
March 28, 2023 10:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSControversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo says if he went 'too far' by just a millimetre it could have been enough for his patient never to regain consciousness.

Kangaroos player Tarryn Thomas to fight threat charge
March 28, 2023 10:19 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAFL player Tarryn Thomas has appeared in a Melbourne court after he was charged with a threat offence in January.

Motorists to be stung at the pump over Easter
March 28, 2023 10:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMotorists have been warned to shop around early to avoid paying above $2 a litre at the pump in the lead up to Easter long weekend.

Power companies put on notice as families struggle
March 28, 2023 10:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Essential Services Commission has put energy companies on notice as Victorian families struggle to pay their power bills.

Learner driver 'speeding, drunk with four kids in car'
March 28, 2023 10:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTasmania Police says an unaccompanied learner driver was caught speeding with four children in his car while three times over the legal blood alcohol limit.

Australia's homicide rate drops but not DV deaths
March 28, 2023 10:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia has recorded the second lowest homicide incident rate since 1990 as domestic violence advocates say they fail to see the same pace of change.

Comedy festival returns with dog jokes and Cher spoof
March 28, 2023 10:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back, featuring more than 600 side-splitting acts.

NSW Liberals in 'poor shape', hopeful for next election
March 28, 2023 09:43 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NSW Liberal Party is in "poor shape" after losing the state election but a party powerbroker believes the party will be competitive at the next election.

China raises AUKUS concerns with New Zealand
March 28, 2023 09:43 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSForeign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has returned home from China after the first visit from a New Zealand minister in almost five years.

Labor hopes for NSW majority fade, Minns to be sworn in
March 28, 2023 09:40 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLabor's hope of forming a majority government in NSW is fading as the Minns' government prepares to be sworn in and counting continues in eight seats.

Reward offered to solve suspected murder of Qld teen
March 28, 2023 09:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland police are offering a $500,000 reward for information about the suspected murder of Linden Malayta who's been missing since 2019.

Ex-SAS soldier bailed due to Taliban threat
March 28, 2023 09:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA former SAS soldier charged over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has been granted bail due to danger posed by extremist Islamic inmates.

Inflation-hit consumers yet to shake sour outlook
March 28, 2023 09:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConsumer confidence is still being battered by High living costs and rising interest rates, the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan weekly survey shows.

Woman intruder dies after fight with people in home
March 28, 2023 08:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn alleged intruder is dead after she entered a home in southeast Queensland and got into a fight with the occupants.

Tax experts to gather for independent summit
March 28, 2023 08:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIndependent federal MP Allegra Spender is bringing together some of Australia's top tax experts for a summit to kickstart a national debate on tax reform.

New report urges funding boost for NDIS support service
March 28, 2023 08:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs the 10th anniversary of the NDIS approaches, a new report has called for a boost in funding for support services.

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