6 h. ago For doctors, uncertainty is a fact. But we must be brave, take risks – and save lives

Medicine needs more evidence creators, not just evidence users. I implore students and young doctors to step up.

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6 h. ago City of Nedlands sued by former chief executive over ‘defamatory’ press release

The former chief executive of a leafy western suburbs council has launched defamation action over a press release issued following a damning auditor-general report.

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6 h. ago ‘Unfair and hurtful’: Land council CEO on Senator Price’s false claim

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price is being sued for defamation over a press release issued last year.

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6 h. ago Aussie state pours hundreds of thousands into the video game industry

The South Australian government is set to inject hundreds of thousands of dollars into the video game industry through a series of grants for developers.

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6 h. ago Melbourne woman tells judge she was forced to kill housemate

A Melbourne mother who admitted she killed her housemate has told a judge she was forced to do it by her abusive boyfriend.

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7 h. ago Men face court on attempted murder charges over brazen daylight fire bombing

Two men have faced court on attempted murder charges over a brazen daylight fire bombing attack in Torrensville.

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7 h. ago States pause construction code as deposit scheme kicks in and home prices hit record high

The 3000-page National Construction Code will be paused as the government’s 5 per cent deposit scheme came into effect this month and the country’s property prices hit a fresh record.

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7 h. ago As it happened: Abbott backs ADF personnel in Gaza, says he respects Hanson; Optus execs depart after fatal Triple Zero outage; Greens, Coalition criticise environment reform plan

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8 h. ago ‘We can’t say no to money lmao’: Messages reveal accused kickback mastermind was keen for more

Two alleged co-conspirators discussed using the death of a colleague to their advantage by furthering kickback schemes with contractors, an anti-corruption inquiry has heard.

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8 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Abbott backs ADF personnel in Gaza, says he respects Hanson; Optus execs depart after fatal Triple Zero outage; Greens, Coalition criticise environment reform plan

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8 h. ago 'Inexperienced' surfer and friend trying to save him drowned in fierce swell

An inexperienced surfer and a friend who tried to save him both drowned during a fierce swell at a Melbourne beach yesterday.

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8 h. ago Man rescued after falling from cliff’s edge on Victorian coastline

A man in his 20s has been rescued after falling down a cliff at Princetown, on the western Victorian coastline.

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8 h. ago Sydney’s new international airport ready for passenger flights as early as July

An automated baggage system was put through its paces when 1800 bags were used in a trial, signalling the approaching start of passenger flights.

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8 h. ago Motoryclist dies after colliding with a ute in Sydney’s south

A 23-year-old man has died after his motorcycle crashed into a ute while he was on his way to work in Sydney’s south-west.

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8 h. ago Parliamentary privilege used to reveal identity of man who confessed to murder

A NSW MP has used parliamentary privilege to reveal the identity of the man who confessed to killing toddler Cheryl Grimmer in 1970.

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9 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Hastie breaks media silence; ICJ says Israel must allow aid into Gaza; Optus execs depart after fatal Triple Zero outage

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10 h. ago Wild scenes as police car chased by allegedly stolen 4WD in WA’s north

Dramatic vision has emerged following an alleged crime spree in WA’s Kimberley region the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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10 h. ago Genetics or geography? Australia is a global leader in polycystic ovary syndrome rates

New research suggests Australia has a “significantly higher than expected” rate of this common endocrine disorder. It’s expected to increase if nothing changes.

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10 h. ago A person of interest in a murder case is both known and anonymous

A politician names a person of interest in the disappearance of a little girl 55 years ago. We can’t.

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10 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Hastie breaks media silence; ICJ says Israel must allow aid into Gaza; 100,000 strike in New Zealand over public funding

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