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'Utter contempt': debate explodes over social media ban

'Utter contempt': debate explodes over social media ban

Politicians are trading fire after support collapsed for updates to Australia's social media ban, which once had bipartisan support.

Struggling Liberals seek reboot in winter of discontent

Struggling Liberals seek reboot in winter of discontent

Struggling Liberals seek reboot in winter of discontent

Struggling Liberals seek reboot in winter of discontent

Down in the polls, Liberal leader Angus Taylor will look to reconnect with voters through a blitz of marginal seats as parliament rises for its winter break.

Labor backs down on irreversible age care algorithm

Labor backs down on irreversible age care algorithm

Labor backs down on irreversible age care algorithm

Labor backs down on irreversible age care algorithm

The aged care minister has denied AI alone was deciding aged care assessment packages, after complaints a controversial algorithm could not be overruled.

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Labor-led committee calls for tougher NDIS fraud rules

Labor-led committee calls for tougher NDIS fraud rules

Hundreds of thousands of Australians are expected to lose access to the NDIS under an overhaul aimed at reducing the spiralling cost of the scheme.

Cities cannot outrun hotter climates with air-con alone

Cities cannot outrun hotter climates with air-con alone

Mechanical cooling should be treated as the last line of defence against climate change, not the first, says an urban heat expert following European heatwaves.

One dead, three ill after unknowing heroin intake

One dead, three ill after unknowing heroin intake

Health authorities are issuing a warning to party drug users after heroin was found in methamphetamine and cocaine products across one state.

Schoolboy will walk 500km to fall down at PM's door

Schoolboy will walk 500km to fall down at PM's door

A boy from the bush is preparing for an arduous 500km walk in the hopes of meeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to pitch his cause.

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Community buy-in boosts jabs for Indigenous kids

Community buy-in boosts jabs for Indigenous kids

Community buy-in boosts jabs for Indigenous kids

Community buy-in boosts jabs for Indigenous kids

Better transport, shorter wait times and cultural safety are all factors in improving immunisation rates for First Nations children, a study has found.

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Authorities have confirmed a fifth case of deadly bird flu, but there remains no evidence of spread to resident wildlife populations.

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Heartbroken that his brother and "biggest fan" will never see him race again, motorcyclist Archie McDonald is raising awareness about mental health and suicide.

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

CSIRO testing has confirmed a fourth case of deadly H5N1 bird flu in a giant petrel found on Western Australia's southern coast.

Shark victim no longer critical but needs more surgery

Shark victim no longer critical but needs more surgery

Shark victim no longer critical but needs more surgery

Shark victim no longer critical but needs more surgery

A woman attacked by a shark at Sydney's famed eastern beaches is awake and alert 11 days after she was mauled and lost an arm.

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases.

Blackouts leave thousands sweltering in French heatwave

Blackouts leave thousands sweltering in French heatwave

Blackouts leave thousands sweltering in French heatwave

Blackouts leave thousands sweltering in French heatwave

Power cuts have left swathes of France to battle a heatwave without air-conditioning as record temperatures strain power grids across western Europe.

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'Major risk': map reveals sewage-contaminated waterways

Swimmers could continue to be at risk of pathogens in waterways after a state regulator said upgrades to the sewage system will be done over many years.

Howzat! Daryl Braithwaite announces shock retirement

Stars of the Australian music industry have voiced their support for singer Daryl Braithwaite, who has announced he will step back from performing live

As Aussie waistlines expand, so do treatment costs

Most adult Australians are actually overweight or obese and that number is rising, research shows, with the problem taking a growing toll on health systems.

Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Australians with diabetes, heart disease, obesity and menopause paid thousands and spoke with fake doctors who said their lives were at risk, a watchdog claims.

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Health fears after weedkiller approved for ongoing use

A decision to approve the ongoing use of toxic weedkillers has been slammed by an advocacy group which warns it leaves people at risk of deadly diseases.

Long, expensive 'slog' between health studies and work

Unpaid prac placements for health students, amounting to hundreds of hours of free work, are in the crosshairs of independent MPs and 43,000 petitioners.

Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

Controversial changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will get a parliamentary green light after Labor made a handful of concessions.

Illegal tanning beds lead to landmark fine for business

Bookings made through online messaging platforms and paid for in cash sparked suspicions that have lead to a beauty business being hit by a record fine.

Sweet relief: emergency worker fighting fire with honey

It's a peaceful feeling to have 60,000 little lives in your hands, according to a firie who has turned to beekeeping to find calm and launch a new venture.

Push-up post office has town laughing and crying

A post office in a small Tasmanian township is proving that the community that exercises (and laughs) together, stays together.

'Basics' budget the start of Labor state election pitch

In his government's last budget before a state election, the NSW treasurer is looking to sell a message of responsibility and basic service delivery.

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