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 Disturbing scale of child abuse delivers 'wake-up call'

Disturbing scale of child abuse delivers 'wake-up call'

April 03, 2023 03:50 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

One in three Australian children suffer physical abuse while one in four suffer sexual abuse, according to a new nationwide study.

 'We are not animals': Refugees speak up about detention

'We are not animals': Refugees speak up about detention

April 03, 2023 03:47 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

More than 30 refugees have delivered testimony about the squalid conditions they endured in Australia's offshore detention centres.

 Albanese makes budget promise ahead of rates decision

Albanese makes budget promise ahead of rates decision

April 03, 2023 03:38 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Australian borrowers are bracing for another possible interest rate hike, as the government seeks to ensure the upcoming budget does not push up inflation.

 Frog, turtle meat seized in 38 tonne biosecurity haul

Frog, turtle meat seized in 38 tonne biosecurity haul

April 03, 2023 03:31 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Boxes of turtle and frog meat are among 38 tonnes of high-risk goods seized by federal authorities at a western Sydney warehouse.

 Woman left in 'urine-soaked clothes' in prison van

Woman left in 'urine-soaked clothes' in prison van

April 03, 2023 03:29 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

West Australian authorities will review the experience of an Aboriginal woman who was allegedly left in urine-soaked clothes during a prison transfer.

 NSW MP waits to learn trial venue after retaining seat

NSW MP waits to learn trial venue after retaining seat

April 03, 2023 03:12 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Kiama MP Gareth Ward has pleaded not guilty to five counts including indecent and sexual assault charges, as his lawyers aim to separate his accusers.

 Former Tasmanian minister Adam Brooks appears in court

Former Tasmanian minister Adam Brooks appears in court

April 03, 2023 03:12 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Former Tasmanian Liberal minister Adam Brooks has appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to illegally importing a belt featuring a hidden knife.

 Pause on the cards as RBA board meets on cash rate

Pause on the cards as RBA board meets on cash rate

April 03, 2023 02:49 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The Reserve Bank is inching closer to the point it can take its foot off the accelerator but it's unclear if the central bank has done enough just yet.

 Train services resume after truck driver dies in crash

Train services resume after truck driver dies in crash

April 03, 2023 02:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

V/Line services were replaced by coaches for several hours after a truck and train crashed in Geelong, southwest of Melbourne.

 Michael Slater charged with assaulting police at Noosa

Michael Slater charged with assaulting police at Noosa

April 03, 2023 02:26 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Former test cricketer Michael Slater allegedly assaulted a police officer following an alleged domestic violence incident at Noosa on Friday night.

 Queensland on the front foot against sex discrimination

Queensland on the front foot against sex discrimination

April 03, 2023 02:17 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A legal requirement to take steps to eliminate sex discrimination and harassment has the Queensland government's support as it flags law reform.

 Frog, turtle meat among huge biosecurity hazard haul

Frog, turtle meat among huge biosecurity hazard haul

April 03, 2023 02:11 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Boxes of turtle and frog meat are among 38 tonnes of high-risk goods seized by federal authorities at a western Sydney warehouse.

 WA scientists help to find 'deepest fish ever caught'

WA scientists help to find 'deepest fish ever caught'

April 03, 2023 01:48 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

An expedition to the depths of the ocean has led West Australian scientists to help reel in a fish from a record-breaking depth of 8000 metres.

 Wreckage of missing plane found in central Queensland

Wreckage of missing plane found in central Queensland

April 03, 2023 01:20 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A rescue helicopter crew has spotted the crash site of a plane that disappeared with two people aboard in central Queensland.

 Victorian government returns to truth-telling inquiry

Victorian government returns to truth-telling inquiry

April 03, 2023 01:14 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Victoria's truth-telling inquiry is holding another directions hearing after the state government failed to meet its evidence deadlines.

 Fine increased over decoupled tanker triple-fatality

Fine increased over decoupled tanker triple-fatality

April 03, 2023 01:12 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

A mechanics company found responsible for a horrific 2014 crash that killed three people has had its fine increased by the Victorian Court of Appeal.

 Tas government says no data released after cyber breach

Tas government says no data released after cyber breach

April 03, 2023 01:08 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Few details have been released about a data breach impacting the Tasmanian government but authorities say no data has been released or accessed.

 EOS in $120m deal to supply remote turrets to Ukraine

EOS in $120m deal to supply remote turrets to Ukraine

April 03, 2023 01:00 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Electro Optical Systems has struck a deal to supply up to 100 of its Remote Weapon Systems to Ukraine.

 Premier tours flood-hit region on slow road to recovery

Premier tours flood-hit region on slow road to recovery

April 03, 2023 12:58 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

The new premier of NSW will tour the flood-ravaged Northern Rivers region to hear from people who lost their homes on progress with flood-proofing and buybacks.

 Tributes flow for statesman, artist, treasure Yunupingu

Tributes flow for statesman, artist, treasure Yunupingu

April 03, 2023 12:56 PM AEST| By AAPNEWS

Indigenous leader Yunupingu is being remembered as a great Australian, a statesman, a remarkable artist and a national treasure.

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