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Slain Qld cops to get full honours funeral
December 15, 2022 04:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland police will hold a service for the two officers slain in the Wieambilla tragedy, while communities are expected to gather for their own tributes.

Safety concerns over teen's fatal stabbing
December 15, 2022 04:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTwo teen boys charged over a fight in which an 18-year-old boy was fatally stabbed could be freed on bail if concerns for public safety are addressed.

Sydney dog torturer appeals conviction
December 15, 2022 04:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Sydney man who fatally injured a dog with a pitchfork and mallet has appealed findings of guilt and jail time of at least two years.

Power relief measures pass parliament
December 15, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn energy relief package for households and businesses that caps the price of gas has passed parliament.

Boost to welfare payments investigated
December 15, 2022 03:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA group of welfare advocates, economists and heavyweights from unions and business will provide their thoughts on the welfare system ahead of each budget.

Top staff 'resistant' to robodebt overhaul
December 15, 2022 03:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSenior staff were resistant to overhauling robodebt because government budget targets required a higher number of interventions, an inquiry has been told.

Rodin's Walking Man strides into gallery
December 15, 2022 03:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA cast of Walking Man by Auguste Rodin has been donated to the National Gallery of Victoria.

Probe into Vic fire service cyber issue
December 15, 2022 03:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFire Rescue Victoria's systems could remain down for several days after an IT issue was detected, with authorities refusing to rule out a cyber attack.

High Court rebuffs high-fee lenders
December 15, 2022 03:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe High Court has dismissed an attempt by two Gold Coast companies to appeal a finding that they offered loans at 800 per cent interest without a licence.

Truckie charged with killing herd of goats
December 15, 2022 03:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA truck driver has been charged with multiple cruelty offences after he allegedly ran over and killed dozens of goats in the NSW north west.

Alerts linger as COVID hits NSW peak
December 15, 2022 03:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSInfections with COVID-19 are likely to fall in Australia's most populous state but experts warn the health emergency is far from over.

Victorian man jailed over 'snitch' murder
December 15, 2022 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian man has been jailed for up to 19 years for murdering an acquaintance he believed had been calling him a "snitch".

Darwin Festival rejects activist funding
December 15, 2022 02:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFossil Free Arts NT says the Darwin Festival rejected an ethical funding offer but the event's board said it had concerns for its independence.

Virtual world points to mass extinctions
December 15, 2022 02:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA newly created virtual world has predicted large scale extinctions of all plants and animals by the end of the century from climate change.

China relationship vital for Pacific: PM
December 15, 2022 02:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRe-establishing dialogue with China is important for peace and stability, the prime minister has said after an Australian delegation wrapped its Pacific tour.

Woman stabbed to death in Townsville home
December 15, 2022 02:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA woman has been stabbed to death at a home in northern Queensland where police are questioning a nearby resident over the killing.

Corporate watchdog sues comparison website
December 15, 2022 02:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCorporate regulator ASIC has filed a civil lawsuit against comparison website Finder.com for allegedly providing financial services without proper licensing.

Former ref's stoush with NRL escalates
December 15, 2022 02:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn ex-referee whose British accent was criticised by the NRL and then dismissed has taken his legal spat with the sports body to the Federal Court.

SA renters to take action over cost hikes
December 15, 2022 02:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian Anti-Poverty Network says low-income renters will gather at state parliament on Friday calling for action on the housing crisis.

Qld forensics to be rebuilt from ground up
December 15, 2022 02:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland government hopes faith in DNA processing in the state can be restored as it responds to a damning report on major failings at a state-run lab.