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Investigation launched into recruitment of top ACT Health executive

Investigation launched into recruitment of top ACT Health executive

Whistleblower doctors have alleged the position was revised in favour of the now director of medical imaging at Canberra Hospital.

  • by Daniella White

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Call to action as Australian recycling rates 'stagnate'
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Call to action as Australian recycling rates 'stagnate'

Australia’s national recycling body has urged governments to address stagnating recycling rates, warning the nation is “now at a crossroads”.

  • by Jewel Topsfield
UC 'lags behind' in fight to tackle sexual violence

UC 'lags behind' in fight to tackle sexual violence

There are still no clear policies on sexual violence at UC, while some women have been "mobbed" by men during meetings, a review has found.

  • by Sherryn Groch
'Turning point': Fifield flags further internet regulation

'Turning point': Fifield flags further internet regulation

"Fake news" and exploitation of personal data are in the minister's sights as he awaits a key report.

  • by Michael Koziol
Morrison, miners on the defensive over IPCC report

Morrison, miners on the defensive over IPCC report

Australia's mining industry and the Morrison government have rejected an international report that demands nations phase out coal by mid-century.

  • by Peter Hannam & Cole Latimer
'Total failure' to identify Dreamworld safety issues

'Total failure' to identify Dreamworld safety issues

Park maintenance planner tells inquest it was "beyond him" why the annual Thunder River Rapids Ride work order had been raised the day after the tragedy.

  • by Lucy Stone
'One of the biggest losses of life that we've seen'

'One of the biggest losses of life that we've seen'

17 friends piled into a white stretch limousine for a birthday celebration at an upstate New York brewery. They never reached their destination.

  • by Jesse McKinley, Shane Goldmacher, Luis Ferré-Sadurní & Sandra E. Garcia
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Why it's good to have a woman taking charge of the Tardis

While playing Doctor Who as a child, it never crossed my mind to take on the top job. I was always the companion.

Jane Garcia

'Stealth doorway': China's stunning server hack shows its true hand

Russia wants to mess with America's world. China wants America's world.

Peter Hartcher
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Immigration secrecy, paranoia, suspicion and hostility needs to stop

An Indigenous man who was detained and had his permanent residency visa cancelled has been released from detention, but how many others are still there?

Paul Malone
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    The seven biggest mistakes you can make when selling your home

    The seven biggest mistakes you can make when selling your home

    Common missteps when preparing for a sale can cost you in more ways than one. Here's what not to do when putting your home on the market.

    • by Lee Dashiell
    The Block: Boring terrace angers the three judges

    The Block: Boring terrace angers the three judges

    The one terrace that attracts their ire is laughed at and described as just one big missed opportunity.

    • by Adrian Lowe

    Business

    Catch Group dismisses Amazon threat as it treks towards IPO

    Catch Group dismisses Amazon threat as it treks towards IPO

    Homegrown online retailer Catch Group says its early investment in warehouse automation and its prowess sourcing cut-price products will protect it from Amazon and other threats.

    • by Patrick Hatch

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    Entertainment

    All-new Doctor Who is different in almost every aspect

    All-new Doctor Who is different in almost every aspect

    New lead Jodie Whittaker is immediately and indisputably The Doctor.

    • by Michael Idato
    Margot Robbie set for upcoming Barbie movie

    Margot Robbie set for upcoming Barbie movie

    The Aussie star will take over a role originally set for Amy Schumer.

    • by Justin Kroll

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    How to keep your kids safe online these school holidays

    How to keep your kids safe online these school holidays

    From YouTube videos that aren't what they seem to internet "friends" who aren't who they seem, parents have reason to be concerned.

    • by Alice Clarke
    This is the way to talk about money without losing friends 

    This is the way to talk about money without losing friends 

    You're on a well-earned good wicket, but knowing how to act gracious about requires some tact.

    • by Larissa Ham

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    Rapana can handle Kangaroos centre of attention Latrell

    Rapana can handle Kangaroos centre of attention Latrell

    It's a centre-wing pairing that would give you nightmares - Valentine Holmes is teaming up with the best centre in the world, Latrell Mitchell.

    • by David Polkinghorne
    Twin tears: Fogarty sisters share the comeback trail

    Twin tears: Fogarty sisters share the comeback trail

    Nineteen-year-old twins Georgia and Olivia tore their ACL's within a month of each other.

    • by Caden Helmers

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