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 Rise in virus cases at major Tas hospital

Rise in virus cases at major Tas hospital

November 23, 2022 11:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Royal Hobart Hospital has raised its COVID-19 management plan to a higher level following a rise in cases among patients and staff.

 Marles in China Pacific security talks

Marles in China Pacific security talks

November 23, 2022 11:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with his Chinese counterpart as Beijing holds police co-operation talks with some Pacific island nations.

 Ancient Indigenous carvings return home

Ancient Indigenous carvings return home

November 23, 2022 10:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Ancient Indigenous rock carvings removed about 60 years ago for display in Tasmanian museums are being returned to their original coastal home.

 Qantas to earn $150m more than forecast

Qantas to earn $150m more than forecast

November 23, 2022 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Qantas is upgrading its profit expectations for the first half of 2022/23 by $150 million, as pent-up travel demand shows no sign of slowing.

 Indigenous kids in care at 'alarming' rate

Indigenous kids in care at 'alarming' rate

November 23, 2022 10:28 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A new report has found First Nations kids are 10 times more likely to be in state care, despite making up only five per cent of the country's children.

 Police joked about rising tide of gay hate

Police joked about rising tide of gay hate

November 23, 2022 10:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

After a Sydney police officer joked "the gays were bashing up themselves" in 1988, a community leader investigated to reveal the extent of gay hate crimes.

 Vic man jailed for grooming, raping child

Vic man jailed for grooming, raping child

November 23, 2022 10:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Geelong man who met a child at a rollerskating rink has been sentenced to eight years and 10 months behind bars for grooming and raping the 12-year-old girl.

 AFLW star Purcell relishing time at Demons

AFLW star Purcell relishing time at Demons

November 23, 2022 10:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Dual All-Australian midfielder Olivia Purcell feared she might not play AFLW in 2022, instead she is preparing for her second grand final in seven months.

 Cut food waste to fight climate change

Cut food waste to fight climate change

November 23, 2022 10:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Buying the right amount of food and meal prepping is crucial if Australians want to reduce carbon emissions and meet the goal of halving food waste by 2030.

 Kidman lauded with film's highest honour

Kidman lauded with film's highest honour

November 23, 2022 09:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Nicole Kidman will receive the 49th American Film Institute Life Achievement Award in a gala ceremony in Los Angeles.

 Industry growth hubs do their job: review

Industry growth hubs do their job: review

November 23, 2022 09:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia's six industry growth centres have helped innovative start-ups survive and grow, but the future of the hubs remains uncertain without federal funding.

 Legal delays over Foster's Bitcoin charges

Legal delays over Foster's Bitcoin charges

November 23, 2022 09:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Peter Foster's legal fight over an alleged multi-million-dollar Bitcoin scam will continue into 2023 after his case was adjourned.

 Crackdown on volunteers at voting centres

Crackdown on volunteers at voting centres

November 23, 2022 09:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Victorian Electoral Commission is limiting political campaign volunteer numbers out the front of voting centres after repeated poor behaviour.

 Socceroos floored by France at World Cup

Socceroos floored by France at World Cup

November 23, 2022 09:30 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia took an early lead before being floored 4-1 by reigning champions France in their World Cup opener in Qatar.

 Cheaper child care for families next year

Cheaper child care for families next year

November 23, 2022 09:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

At least 1.2 million families are expected to benefit from a law to make child care cheaper from July 1 next year.

 MP's emotional speech on domestic violence

MP's emotional speech on domestic violence

November 23, 2022 09:19 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Ahead of the international day to eliminate violence against women, a Liberal MP has delivered a powerful speech about her experience supporting a loved one.

 Alert for Japanese encephalitis outbreak

Alert for Japanese encephalitis outbreak

November 23, 2022 09:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

With mosquito numbers expected to rise in NSW over the coming weeks, authorities are concerned about the risk of a Japanese encephalitis outbreak.

 Aussies battle into Davis Cup semi-finals

Aussies battle into Davis Cup semi-finals

November 23, 2022 09:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Jordan Thompson and Alex de Minaur have delivered battling triumphs to power Australia into the Davis Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2017.

 Injury-hit Wallabies look for final hurrah

Injury-hit Wallabies look for final hurrah

November 23, 2022 09:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The wounded Wallabies are looking to end a torrid five-Test spring tour on a high with a win over Wales, who they will also face at next year's World Cup.

 New vegetable snack aims to cut food waste

New vegetable snack aims to cut food waste

November 23, 2022 09:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

CSIRO scientists have collaborated with a start-up to develop a product that turns vegetable waste into a snack.

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