World news


 Climate change drives SA's high-tech push

Climate change drives SA's high-tech push

December 01, 2022 09:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

South Australia is urging Australian and Indo-Pacific firms to join a new carbon accounting lab to better track and report sustainable operations and exports.

 Ex-Tyrrell suspect awarded $1.5m damages

Ex-Tyrrell suspect awarded $1.5m damages

December 01, 2022 09:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A former suspect in William Tyrrell's disappearance has been awarded almost $1.5 million in damages after suing over the police investigation against him.

 Lachlan Murdoch to front defamation trial

Lachlan Murdoch to front defamation trial

December 01, 2022 09:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch will appear in person to give evidence during a defamation trial against Australian publisher Crikey scheduled for early 2023.

 Veterans want hands off war medals

Veterans want hands off war medals

December 01, 2022 09:28 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The defence chief must not sanction Afghanistan veterans over alleged war crimes until the legal process is finished, senior veteran organisations say.

 Qld to allow mental health patient checks

Qld to allow mental health patient checks

December 01, 2022 09:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Queensland government will introduce new laws removing restrictions so UN inspectors can visit patients being held in mental health facilities in person.

 Hidden risk in this year's bushfire season

Hidden risk in this year's bushfire season

December 01, 2022 09:19 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW is facing its most significant fire risk in a decade, with two years of rain creating conditions for "prolific vegetation growth" as the fire season begins.

 Chatbot goes online to fight sextortion

Chatbot goes online to fight sextortion

December 01, 2022 09:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A world-first artificial intelligence chatbot will help victims of image-based abuse find support and report incidents as online sexual abuse spirals.

 Manufacturing sector contracts in November

Manufacturing sector contracts in November

December 01, 2022 09:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The manufacturing sector has finally contracted after three months of flatlining, in a sign that less than favourable economic conditions are now hurting.

 SA to monitor firebugs over summer

SA to monitor firebugs over summer

December 01, 2022 09:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

South Australia has passed laws to allow police to electronically monitor known firebugs during the bushfire season.

 SA inquiry to scrutinise power pricing

SA inquiry to scrutinise power pricing

December 01, 2022 09:01 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The South Australian goverment has launched an inquiry into gas and electricity pricing amid concerns companies are making super profits.

 Coroner refers Vic officer for charges

Coroner refers Vic officer for charges

December 01, 2022 08:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Victorian police officer was not acting reasonably when he fired a third and fatal shot at a Melbourne man in a suburban park, a coroner has found.

 Councillor to lead Greens in key NSW seat

Councillor to lead Greens in key NSW seat

December 01, 2022 08:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A former fraud investigator will face off against a fellow local councillor in her bid to retain the key Greens seat of Balmain at the NSW election.

 Melbourne the top destination for tourists

Melbourne the top destination for tourists

December 01, 2022 07:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Domestic tourism has bounced back to above pre-COVID-19 levels and Melbourne has been the biggest beneficiary of increased visitors.

 The worst places for animal cruelty in Vic

The worst places for animal cruelty in Vic

December 01, 2022 07:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Geelong and Casey have emerged as the biggest hotspots for animal cruelty cases in Victoria as residents are warned to stop neglecting their pets.

 Second man charged over Sydney murder

Second man charged over Sydney murder

December 01, 2022 07:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A second man has been charged over the murder of Rami Iskander who was gunned down on a southwest Sydney street more than six months ago.

 Assange backers see PM action as a test

Assange backers see PM action as a test

December 01, 2022 05:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised the issue of the US pursuit of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with its officials, arguing "enough is enough".

 Cordingley death suspect appears in court

Cordingley death suspect appears in court

December 01, 2022 03:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man of accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley has made a brief court appearance in the Indian capital amid Australian attempts to extradite him.

 Back to battle for ex soldier seeking help

Back to battle for ex soldier seeking help

November 30, 2022 07:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A former soldier has told an inquiry her efforts to get support from veterans' affairs felt like she never left the battlefield.

 WA toughens child worker checks

WA toughens child worker checks

November 30, 2022 06:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

New laws will make it harder for people with criminal convictions and pending charges to work with children in Western Australia.

 Task force embeds NSW coercive control law

Task force embeds NSW coercive control law

November 30, 2022 06:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A task force has been formed to get NSW judges, lawyers, police, frontline workers and members of the public up to speed with new coercive control laws.

Top Penny Picks under 20 Cents to Fit Your Pocket! Get Exclusive Report on Penny Stocks For FREE Now.

Recent Articles