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 Slain Qld cops to get full honours funeral

Slain Qld cops to get full honours funeral

December 15, 2022 04:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland 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

Safety concerns over teen's fatal stabbing

December 15, 2022 04:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Two 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

Sydney dog torturer appeals conviction

December 15, 2022 04:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

Power relief measures pass parliament

December 15, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An energy relief package for households and businesses that caps the price of gas has passed parliament.

 Boost to welfare payments investigated

Boost to welfare payments investigated

December 15, 2022 03:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

Top staff 'resistant' to robodebt overhaul

December 15, 2022 03:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Senior 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

Rodin's Walking Man strides into gallery

December 15, 2022 03:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A cast of Walking Man by Auguste Rodin has been donated to the National Gallery of Victoria.

 Probe into Vic fire service cyber issue

Probe into Vic fire service cyber issue

December 15, 2022 03:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Fire 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

High Court rebuffs high-fee lenders

December 15, 2022 03:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The 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

Truckie charged with killing herd of goats

December 15, 2022 03:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

Alerts linger as COVID hits NSW peak

December 15, 2022 03:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Infections 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

Victorian man jailed over 'snitch' murder

December 15, 2022 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

Darwin Festival rejects activist funding

December 15, 2022 02:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Fossil 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

Virtual world points to mass extinctions

December 15, 2022 02:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

China relationship vital for Pacific: PM

December 15, 2022 02:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Re-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

Woman stabbed to death in Townsville home

December 15, 2022 02:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

Corporate watchdog sues comparison website

December 15, 2022 02:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Corporate 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

Former ref's stoush with NRL escalates

December 15, 2022 02:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An 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

SA renters to take action over cost hikes

December 15, 2022 02:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The 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

Qld forensics to be rebuilt from ground up

December 15, 2022 02:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The 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.

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