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 Archbishop claims $1.9m altar boy payout 'excessive'

Archbishop claims $1.9m altar boy payout 'excessive'

March 15, 2023 10:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Archbishop Peter Comensoli is appealing a $1.9 million payout to a victim of a pedophile priest, arguing factors outside the abuse caused some of his injuries.

 Australian share market rises after 3 days of losses

Australian share market rises after 3 days of losses

March 15, 2023 10:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The local share market was up by 0.6 per cent in early trading following an overnight rally on Wall Street fuelled by signs of easing US inflationary pressures.

 Nassif's daughter facing indictment on fraud charges

Nassif's daughter facing indictment on fraud charges

March 15, 2023 10:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Fraud charges against elusive property developer Jean Nassif's daughter appear headed to a higher court after a magistrate moved her next date closer to home.

 Victorians facing energy price hikes of 30 per cent

Victorians facing energy price hikes of 30 per cent

March 15, 2023 10:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Victoria's Essential Services Commission has proposed annual power bill increases of $426 a year for residential electricity customers on default offers.

 Power prices to soar as Australia heads into winter

Power prices to soar as Australia heads into winter

March 15, 2023 10:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Energy regulators expect maximum residential electricity prices to rise more than 30 per cent in some areas amid high commodity prices and generation costs.

 Housing fund proposal 'modest' but can be scaled up

Housing fund proposal 'modest' but can be scaled up

March 15, 2023 10:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Despite concerns the Labor government's new housing fund won't do enough to solve the housing crisis, experts say it's a model that can be scaled up.

 Police probe continues after slain officer's inquest

Police probe continues after slain officer's inquest

March 15, 2023 10:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Major concerns with the police investigation into the death of Senior Constable Brett Forte are being taken seriously, Queensland's police commissioner says.

 Australians losing sleep over cost of living crisis

Australians losing sleep over cost of living crisis

March 15, 2023 09:40 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australians should take sleep seriously as a survey marking World Sleep Day sheds light on the impact of financial pressures, experts say.

 New Zealand unsure on Christchurch attack reflections

New Zealand unsure on Christchurch attack reflections

March 15, 2023 09:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Community advocates and families of those killed in the 2019 Christchurch Mosques attacks have called for an annual moment of reflection on the terror strike.

 First steps to build Australian subs production line

First steps to build Australian subs production line

March 15, 2023 09:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Commonwealth is handing over land to South Australia in order to ensure the necessary infrastructure to build nuclear-powered submarines.

 Nurses to sue NSW government over staff shortages

Nurses to sue NSW government over staff shortages

March 15, 2023 09:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Nurses are taking the NSW government to court using examples of staff shortages they say deprive patients of adequate care.

 Murder charge after Victorian man allegedly set on fire

Murder charge after Victorian man allegedly set on fire

March 15, 2023 09:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man has died in hospital after allegedly being set on fire in regional Victoria, with another man expected to be charged with murder.

 Funds accused of 'greenwashing' by market lobby group

Funds accused of 'greenwashing' by market lobby group

March 15, 2023 09:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The environment-focussed lobby group Market Forces has criticised five super funds for not doing enough to challenge the fossil fuel firms they invest in.

 New welfare boss calls for better deal for refugees

New welfare boss calls for better deal for refugees

March 15, 2023 09:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The new president of Australia's peak welfare body wants to use her lived experience as a refugee to help others to thrive in the country.

 Tasmania's out-of-home care system 'lacks transparency'

Tasmania's out-of-home care system 'lacks transparency'

March 15, 2023 08:28 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Tasmania's Commissioner for Children and Young People Leanne McLean has released her second out-of-home care monitoring report examining data from 2020/21.

 China set to receive briefing on AUKUS subs deal

China set to receive briefing on AUKUS subs deal

March 15, 2023 08:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

After initially not taking up offers for a run down on Australia's nuclear submarine deal, Chinese officials will join other nations for diplomatic briefings.

 Nurses to sue NSW government over staff numbers

Nurses to sue NSW government over staff numbers

March 15, 2023 08:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Nurses and midwives are taking the NSW government to court in the latest push to increase staff numbers and ensure patients are receiving proper care.

 NSW transport problems 'won't go away', minister

NSW transport problems 'won't go away', minister

March 15, 2023 08:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Ten days before the NSW election the outgoing transport minister and his opposition counterpart have traded blows in a debate over the state's transport woes.

 Vic to seek fed funding for state-owned energy rebirth

Vic to seek fed funding for state-owned energy rebirth

March 15, 2023 07:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Victorian government has suggested the Commonwealth could be a co-investor behind the revival of the State Electricity Commission.

 Murder charge after woman's death at rural property

Murder charge after woman's death at rural property

March 15, 2023 07:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Police have charged a man with the murder of a woman who they allege was struck with a car on a secluded rural property in Tasmania.

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