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 Ex-cop to lead hospital review after doctor stabbing

Ex-cop to lead hospital review after doctor stabbing

May 10, 2023 09:57 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Security experts including a former police commander will lead a review into safety at Tasmanian hospital emergency departments after the stabbing of a doctor.

 Man extradited from Queensland over alleged $24m fraud

Man extradited from Queensland over alleged $24m fraud

May 10, 2023 09:53 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A businessman will appear in a NSW court, accused of being involved in a $24 million fraud targeting 'mum and dad-type' investors as well as businesses.

 Mum desperate for answers over backpacker death

Mum desperate for answers over backpacker death

May 10, 2023 09:48 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The safety of international backpackers is being probed at a Queensland inquest into the death of a German tourist in a ride-on lawnmower accident.

 Long-term rental reform needed for affordability crisis

Long-term rental reform needed for affordability crisis

May 10, 2023 09:46 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

An increase to rental assistance has been welcomed by the nation's peak housing bodies, but they warn the measure doesn't go far enough to manage the crisis.

 Up to $70,000 in payments to lure doctors to rural Qld

Up to $70,000 in payments to lure doctors to rural Qld

May 10, 2023 09:36 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A day after announcing up to $20,000 in incentives to attract police to Queensland, the state government has made a similar pledge for health workers.

 Why time is running out for hybrid vehicle tax discount

Why time is running out for hybrid vehicle tax discount

May 10, 2023 09:34 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Hybrid car buyers have less than two years to secure a tax discount, according to the federal budget which revealed further investments in electric vehicles.

 Refugees at risk as settlement services fight for funds

Refugees at risk as settlement services fight for funds

May 10, 2023 09:29 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Refugees could be left vulnerable with no dedicated funding for settlement services in the federal budget as the humanitarian intake remains stagnant.

 Environment groups blast 'timid' biodiversity funding

Environment groups blast 'timid' biodiversity funding

May 10, 2023 09:25 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Australia's shocking loss of nature will not be fixed under a federal budget like the one delivered on Tuesday, conservation groups say.

 Minister flies to China in latest bid to ease trade row

Minister flies to China in latest bid to ease trade row

May 10, 2023 09:21 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Trade Minister Don Farrell is travelling to Beijing in a bid to end a long-running dispute blocking Australian businesses accessing lucrative Chinese markets.

 Major disturbance erupts at Perth detention centre

Major disturbance erupts at Perth detention centre

May 10, 2023 09:21 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Western Australia's Department of Justice is responding to a major disturbance at the Banksia Hill Detention Centre involving almost 50 juvenile detainees.

 Man charged after 3D-printed firearms found in haul

Man charged after 3D-printed firearms found in haul

May 10, 2023 09:18 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Five 3D-printed firearms were found among a haul of weapons and drugs at a home in Victoria's southwest as part of a probe into a non-fatal shooting.

 Disability commission finds litany of care failings

Disability commission finds litany of care failings

May 10, 2023 08:47 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Revelations of multiple failings by government agencies have come after two brothers living with disabilities were found malnourished and locked in a bedroom.

 National rules out Maori Party in key NZ election move

National rules out Maori Party in key NZ election move

May 10, 2023 08:41 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

National party leader Chris Luxon says New Zealanders risk a "coalition of chaos" if they return Labour for a third term in office in October.

 Green hydrogen proponents pumped on vote of confidence

Green hydrogen proponents pumped on vote of confidence

May 10, 2023 08:34 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Plans for renewable hydrogen produced with Australian-made electrolysers are closer to commercial reality after the federal budget chipped in $2 billion.

 PM defends budget spending, denies inflation fears

PM defends budget spending, denies inflation fears

May 10, 2023 07:47 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the budget reflects Labor's responsible economic management and at the same time doesn't leave struggling people behind.

 Man charged over fatal crash that also left boy injured

Man charged over fatal crash that also left boy injured

May 10, 2023 07:41 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A man has been charged following a crash in Victoria that left a woman dead and an 11-year-old boy seriously injured.

 Treasurer Chalmers plays down second surplus prospect

Treasurer Chalmers plays down second surplus prospect

May 10, 2023 07:23 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Jim Chalmers says his budget won't fan inflation and lead to more interest rate rises but some leading economic experts are not convinced.

 Business as usual budget 'falls short' on science, tech

Business as usual budget 'falls short' on science, tech

May 10, 2023 07:05 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A national research and development target and bolder science funding would make Australia internationally competitive and boost advanced manufacturing.

 Murder probe after man found dead with stab wounds

Murder probe after man found dead with stab wounds

May 10, 2023 06:59 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Police are investigating after a man was killed in a stabbing at a property in Cairns.

 Body discovered after New Zealand student lost in caves

Body discovered after New Zealand student lost in caves

May 10, 2023 06:32 AM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Questions are being asked as to why a high school caving trip went ahead amid thunderstorm warnings after a body was recovered in caves in New Zealand.

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