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 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.

 NT raises age of criminal responsibility

NT raises age of criminal responsibility

November 30, 2022 05:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Northern Territory government has become the first jurisdiction to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years.

 Queensland native title case makes history

Queensland native title case makes history

November 30, 2022 05:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Native title rights of five traditional owner groups across the Torres Strait and northern Cape York have been formally recognised by the Federal Court.

 Ex-soldier slams unhelpful veterans' body

Ex-soldier slams unhelpful veterans' body

November 30, 2022 05:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

 Victoria's Secret sues over 'fake' perfume

Victoria's Secret sues over 'fake' perfume

November 30, 2022 05:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Victoria's Secret is seeking court-ordered damages over counterfeit perfumes allegedly being sold in Chemist Warehouse stores and online.

 Aust shares spike on inflation surprise

Aust shares spike on inflation surprise

November 30, 2022 05:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The local share market has closed up 0.4 per cent, bouncing back from its early losses after consumer prices rose less than expected in October.

 Ex-NT top doc new territory Administrator

Ex-NT top doc new territory Administrator

November 30, 2022 05:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Former Northern Territory chief health officer Hugh Heggie will replace Vicki O'Halloran as the Territory's Administrator.

 Helicopter crashes into Melbourne home

Helicopter crashes into Melbourne home

November 30, 2022 05:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A student pilot is in a stable condition in hospital after his helicopter crashed into the roof of a home in Melbourne's southeast, shocking neighbours.

 Lib leader hopeful wins marginal Hawthorn

Lib leader hopeful wins marginal Hawthorn

November 30, 2022 04:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Liberal leadership contender John Pesutto won over teal challenger Melissa Lowe in the marginal Melbourne seat of Hawthorn, days after the Victorian election.

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