18 h. ago WA news LIVE: Perth teen rushed to hospital after glassing attack; Wastewater survey reveals WA tops nation for meth use

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Events

47 h. ago Dishonest, unethical, negligent but Al Muderis is still working at big hospital

Macquarie University Hospital is standing by the disgraced surgeon even as Medibank expresses concern.

Science

47 h. ago Al Muderis spent $19,000 on media advice. Then he ignored it

The disgraced surgeon hired a crisis PR firm as this masthead’s investigation went to air before pursuing a failed, costly defamation action.

Economics

57 h. ago New report card reveals two NSW public hospitals are overstretched

A new report card into NSW public hospitals has found two are overstretched.

Politics

58 h. ago Pilot says Matt Wright wanted flight hours manipulated, court told

A jury has heard Outback Wrangler Matt Wright tried to get a severely injured pilot to manipulate flight records from his hospital bed in the aftermath of a deadly helicopter crash.

Events

2 d. ago The two Sydney hospitals with the worst patient satisfaction

Liverpool and Blacktown Hospital in Sydney’s south-west and west scored markedly lower than the other 82 hospitals across the state in the latest inpatient survey report.

Science

2 d. ago ‘We do not know who he is’: Charities deny Dr Al Muderis ambassador roles

Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis claimed in sworn evidence that he was a patron for major charities, including the Red Cross, Amnesty International, and several smaller organisations. These charities have denied these roles.

Politics

3 d. ago Matt Moran loses contract to operate Opera Bar after nearly 25 years

The celebrity chef and high-profile hospitality group Solotel will hand over operations of one of Sydney’s most coveted harbourside venues.

Politics

3 d. ago Government denies ‘radioactive waste leak’ at Perth hospital

The state government has denied there was ever a “radioactive waste” leak at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, but a registered nurse who works there has said there were many other issues that needed addressing.

Politics

3 d. ago Business class on rare, ageing plane still (mostly) delivers

If you’re in a window seat with a neighbour beside you, you’ll need to step over their bed when getting up. Hospitality is where SAA really takes off.

Transport

4 d. ago Landmark court victory came in yet another case that should never have been heard

Dr Munjed Al Muderis’ case was the latest example of how a dozen money-driven defamation lawyers have made a cottage industry of extracting fees from rich clients only to score a spectacular own goal.

Events

4 d. ago Elderly man punched, son stabbed in violent Melbourne home invasion

Calls for stronger self-defence rights for Victorians are growing after a violent home invasion in Melbourne left three people in hospital.

Events

4 d. ago Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist and four colleagues in air strike near Gaza hospital

Anas Al-Sharif posted on social media just minutes before his death that Israel had been intensely bombarding Gaza City for more than two hours.

Events

4 d. ago Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist and four colleagues in airstrike near Gaza hospital

Moments before his death, journalist Anas Al-Sharif posted on social media that Israel had been intensely bombarding Gaza City.

Events

4 d. ago Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis flags appeal to damning court judgment

The once-celebrated doctor has said on social media he will appeal his devastating loss in a Federal Court defamation case.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Absolute nightmare’: How this family’s Brisbane trip turned from holiday to hospital horror

An extended stay in the city turned to a nightmare, as a family were left to navigate hospitals and insurance systems they say are failing overseas visitors.

Events

7 d. ago Kindergarten student dies after being discharged from Sydney hospital

A kindergarten student who died after being discharged from a Sydney hospital twice has been remembered by her school community.

Politics

7 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Canberra reacts to Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan; Erin Patterson’s next court dates locked in; Nine wins defamation fight against surgeon Al Muderis

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Politics

7 d. ago ‘Complete vindication’: Nine wins defamation fight against high

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis has lost his lawsuit against Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes in the first major test of a new public interest defence.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Happy, kind’ girl, 6, dies of flu after being discharged twice from Sydney hospital

An investigation has been launched into the death of the girl from the northern beaches, who was treated at the Sydney Children’s Hospital.

Science