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Archbishop claims $1.9m altar boy payout 'excessive'
March 15, 2023 10:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSArchbishop 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
March 15, 2023 10:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe 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
March 15, 2023 10:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFraud 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
March 15, 2023 10:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria'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
March 15, 2023 10:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEnergy 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
March 15, 2023 10:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDespite 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
March 15, 2023 10:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMajor 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
March 15, 2023 09:40 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralians 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
March 15, 2023 09:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCommunity 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
March 15, 2023 09:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe 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
March 15, 2023 09:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNurses 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
March 15, 2023 09:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA 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
March 15, 2023 09:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe 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
March 15, 2023 09:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe 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'
March 15, 2023 08:28 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTasmania'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
March 15, 2023 08:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAfter 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
March 15, 2023 08:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNurses 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
March 15, 2023 08:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTen 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
March 15, 2023 07:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe 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
March 15, 2023 07:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice 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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