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Struggle to survive in Torres Strait Island 'paradise'

December 05, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Traditional owners in the Torres Strait Islands are being forced to leave their archipelago homes amid the soaring cost of living and lack of housing.

Big wet fails to dampen farm production

December 05, 2022 03:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australian agriculture remains on track for an outstanding 12 months despite flooding across the east coast taking its toll, according to official forecasts.

Key robodebt officials to front commission

December 05, 2022 03:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Two senior public servants at the centre of an unlawful Centrelink debt recovery scheme are preparing to enter the witness box at the robodebt royal commission.

Boost to online help in switching to solar

December 05, 2022 03:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The federal government has poured almost $1 million into upgrading online tools and advice to help businesses and households transition to solar energy.

Inquiry focus shifts to child protection

December 05, 2022 03:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Witnesses are giving evidence to an inquiry into the experiences of Aboriginal Victorians in the state's criminal justice and child protection systems.

RBA tipped to inflict pre-Christmas pain

December 05, 2022 02:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Experts expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates again in December, but there's also a chance it could finally hit the brakes.

Two men guilty of Vic grocer's murder

December 05, 2022 02:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A jury has found Aaron Ong guilty of the murder of Melbourne grocer Paul Virgona on the Eastlink freeway in 2019, after co-accused Josh Rider pleaded guilty.

Wage theft rife for migrant workers

December 05, 2022 02:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Migrant wage theft is running rife in Australia under a system that threatens to deport those who speak out, a new union-led report has found.

Man bashed 'while singing nursery rhymes'

December 05, 2022 02:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man has told Brisbane District Court he was forced to sing nursery rhymes and was bashed every time he got it wrong while being held captive for 20 hours.

Why hybrid car sales are racing ahead

December 05, 2022 02:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Sales of hybrid vehicles are speeding up in Australia, with the country's leading car-maker revealing they now make up more than one in three of their sales.

Royal commission into NZ COVID-19 response

December 05, 2022 02:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A royal commission has been asked to report back into New Zealand's COVID-19 response by June 2024.

Robodebt officials 'co-wrote' vital report

December 05, 2022 01:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Human Services department officials had the opportunity to contribute to a Commonwealth Ombudsman report

Throw book at climate activists: Perrottet

December 05, 2022 01:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Activists who cause disruption should should have the book thrown at them, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says, as a young woman's sentencing sparks protests.

First flood warning for Renmark residents

December 05, 2022 01:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The South Australian State Emergency Service has issued its first specific flood warning for residents in Renmark as Murray River water levels continue to rise.

Qld farms need gas subsidence protections

December 05, 2022 01:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland needs a new watchdog to assess and make determinations about the impacts of gas production subsidence on farms, a new report says.

Six-point energy plan to tackle bill shock

December 05, 2022 01:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Some experts want to get households off gas to help cut surging bills, and warn taxpayer subsidies to coal and gas-fired generators could derail cleaner power.

'Offensive' police claim at gay hate probe

December 05, 2022 01:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The judge presiding over an inquiry into gay hate crimes in NSW has labelled as unacceptable police claims of stalled homicide investigations due to the probe.

$1b Nearmap acquisition nears completion

December 05, 2022 12:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Sydney-based aerial mapping company Nearmap's $1.05 billion acquisition by US private firm Thoma Bravo will complete next week after Federal Court approval.