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NSW MP pleads not guilty to rape and indecent assaults
March 28, 2023 11:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIndependent NSW MP Gareth Ward has pleaded not guilty after being charged with the historical indecent assault of a teenage boy and rape of a young man.

Malka Leifer guilty of school abuse charges
March 28, 2023 11:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA jury has found former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer guilty of abuse charges over her time at the Adass Israel School.

'Do more to stop scammers', watchdog tells bankers
March 28, 2023 11:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBanks need to do more to prevent scammers from getting access to customers' funds, the consumer protection watchdog chair has told executives.

Underworld figure appeals murder conviction
March 28, 2023 11:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConvicted killer George Marrogi's lawyers claim he did not pull the trigger and shoot dead a man at a Melbourne shopping plaza, as he launches an appeal.

Chris Minns sworn in as NSW Labor premier
March 28, 2023 11:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSChris Minns has been sworn in as the 47th premier of NSW, along with key members of his frontbench, as Labor looks likely to form a minority government.

Labor's housing fund stalls as Greens demand more
March 28, 2023 10:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA $10 billion housing future fund needs the support of the Greens to pass but the minor party is pushing for major amendments.

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.

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.

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