8 h. ago Police investigating after cluster of people hospitalised by rat poison

Police are working with health authorities to trace the source of a potential rat poison contamination in Queensland's south-east.

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9 h. ago Libido supplements for women are on the rise. But do they work?

In an era of sex positivity, a flagging libido can be seen as a deficiency. But is it possible for women to enhance desire by taking a simple vitamin? And do they even want to?

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9 h. ago May Day: Tyrone and Terrell answer Samoan SOS for Tonga showdown

Brothers Tyrone and Terrell May will play for Samoa in Sunday’s blockbuster against Tonga – their first game together since an Indigenous knockout tournament in 2018.

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10 h. ago ‘Designed to cause mischief’: Racing chief hits back at vet claims

The spring carnival is embroiled in controversy just days out from the Cox Plate over safety protocols.

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10 h. ago New mother’s death leads to criminal charges against Victorian health giant

WorkSafe have charged the operators of Mitcham Private Hospital over Sarah Skillington’s death just weeks after giving birth.

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10 h. ago Queensland police now involved in rat poisoning investigation

Health authorities have enlisted police to help locate the source of a poisoning incident that saw five Logan residents from separate families hospitalised.

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11 h. ago Albanese secured the least expected outcome of his Trump encounter: harmony instead of hysteria

Australia and America have drawn closer because of mutual anxiety and hostility towards Beijing. Like it or not, it was a good day for the alliance.

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13 h. ago ‘We need them to be strong’: Why Joey was happy to help touring English side

After a session working with Warrington Wolves’ academy side, Andrew Johns said a competitive England team was vital when it comes to the health of global rugby league.

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18 h. ago Chief vet’s bullying claim against Racing Vic overshadows Cox Plate

Five horses were scratched in the eight days before last year’s Melbourne Cup, leaving owners and trainers angered and confused, and now the chief vet has launched a legal action against racing’s governing body over how she alleges she was treated.

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23 h. ago Alisa and Ambrose were promised extra green space. They’re getting car parks instead

A state government project conceived to improve walking and cycling links will now increase the number of car parking spaces in the area.

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23 h. ago ‘Every dollar counts’: Westpac Rescue spends big on high teas, golf days, lavish balls

The service, which has announced an investigation into allegations of a toxic and unsafe workplace, splashes more on fundraising and events than other agencies.

Economics

23 h. ago ‘Time of renewal’: Why we may be looking at menopause all wrong

It’s often seen as a time of decline, but there’s a growing body of evidence that menopause can be a time of liberation, like a “second spring”.

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33 h. ago Foster carers for high needs children have support slashed by $100 a day

Carers have reported that their state government cost allowances have been cut by three-quarters without explanation.

Politics

33 h. ago Xi and Trump are growing more alike. But only one can win this global power struggle

A pivotal moment in geopolitics occurred last week. It was a day when America quaked and China prevailed. But like Trump, Xi’s going after the enemies within.

Politics

34 h. ago Fate of private services hangs in the balance at Northern Beaches Hospital

The decision expected to be unveiled on Tuesday is likely to affect more than 211,000 people on the northern beaches with private health insurance.

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36 h. ago True North Copper appoints new MD for Queensland growth push

True North Copper has appointed Mr Andrew Mooney as MD to drive exploration and development at its Queensland copper-gold assets, after just 57 days as non-exec director.

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39 h. ago Experts warn of ‘excessive bleeding’ for victims of rat poison

Health authorities are continuing to search for the source after five people were hospitalised in the Brisbane area in the past week.

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41 h. ago The Romans used urine, we use lasers. What are the best methods to whiten your teeth?

There are plenty of teeth whitening products on the market, with some making big claims. But are they effective? And, more importantly, will they do more harm than good?

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47 h. ago The number of almonds you should eat every day to boost your gut health

Versatile and delicious, this nutritional powerhouse nut is high in protein, fibre and magnesium and boasts impressive health benefits

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53 h. ago Thieves steal priceless jewels from Louvre in brazen daylight heist

France’s Interior Minister said that three or four thieves broke into the museum from outside using a crane that was positioned on a truck.

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