Women needed in medical research to prevent gender bias
Medical research is still a men's game, despite the fact almost half the nation's doctors are women, an internationally renowned anaesthesia researcher says.
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Australian men’s 4x100m team qualifies for Paris Games
Australia will be represented in both team sprint events at the Paris Olympics after a strong showing at the World Relays in the Bahamas.
Defamation case dropped over MP corruption reports
A consulting firm and its chief have dropped a defamation case against Nine over reports they engaged in corrupt practices with former federal MP Stuart Robert.
Panthers circle ‘marquee’ Fifita as contract call looms
David Fifita has been labelled a "marquee player" by Penrith coach Ivan Cleary after the Panthers met with the Gold Coast star at the weekend.
Aspiring teachers, nurses to be paid during placements
For the first time, students training for jobs in industries with workforce shortages will be paid during their compulsory work placements.
‘Under the pump’: expenses help for battling families
Cost-of-living support will be a key focus in the Albanese government's third federal budget, which will be handed down next week.
Mother tried to murder disabled daughter, court told
A woman has denied attempting to murder her severely disabled daughter by injecting her with a lethal dose of insulin.
‘Not a gender issue’: NRL launches defence of referee
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has defended the performance of referee Kasey Badger amid intense scrutiny over her officiating.
Detective says sex with teen complainant consensual
A detective has been accused of abusing his position by raping and groping a vulnerable teenager in a police station after she reported a prior sexual crime.
Increased cost fears with no delay in stone ban
Queensland builders fear the government's decision to scrap a transition period ahead of the engineered stone ban will increase costs to the industry.
Souths’ Gray, Hawkins face lengthy injury lay-offs
Jack Wighton looks set for an extended stint in the halves after South Sydney confirmed Dean Hawkins and Jye Gray were both facing long-term lay-offs.
Moloney’s final flurry not enough, loses title in Tokyo
Australia is without a current male world champion after bantamweight Jason Moloney was upset on points by Yoshiki Takei on a historic Tokyo card.
US judge fines Trump again, warns of jail time
A judge in former US president Donald Trump's hush money trial has again sanctioned him for violating a gag order on public comments.
Parents to bank $400 bonus in Victorian family budget
More than 700,000 Victorian families will receive a $400 bonus as part of Premier Jacinta Allan's first budget she is touting as family-focused.
Israeli military seizes Rafah border crossing
Israel's army has taken control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing after carrying out strikes in the eastern part of the city.
Rates on hold but RBA ‘vigilant’ to inflation risks
Mortgage holders have been spared more interest rate pain but emerging inflation risks have the Reserve Bank on high alert.
Cleary wants compensation as rivals raid Penrith kids
Ivan Cleary believes Penrith should be compensated for player development as their junior nursery is raided by NRL rivals.
Groceries inquiry backs breaking up major supermarkets
Supermarket price gouging should be illegal and there must be laws to break up major retailers that abuse their market power, a Senate committee has found.
‘Leave the knife at home’: new laws to keep people safe
NSW Police will be given the power to scan people for knives in shopping malls and transport hubs in a bid to restore public safety after a spate of stabbings.
Russia ‘takes two more settlements’ in eastern Ukraine
Russian officials say the country's forces have advanced in eastern Ukraine, taking control of Soloviove and Kotliarivka.
‘Stop provocations’:China warns Australia over incident
China has fired back at Australia after a dangerous incident over the Yellow Sea, accusing Canberra of provocative behaviour.
Mushroom cook pleads not guilty to triple murder
Erin Patterson's case has been fast-tracked to the Supreme Court after she pleaded not guilty to murdering three people, including her former in-laws.
On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost
This year's federal budget will include the biggest cash injection in active transport options in more than a decade.
Australia’s housing woes to be focus in federal budget
The plight of struggling renters will be addressed in the upcoming federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
‘It all floated out the door’: insurers add to trauma
Insurers offered small cash payouts to flood victims and quibbled over minor issues, worsening trauma for people who lost everything, an inquiry has heard.
Project cuts and delays but Vic debt to soar higher
Melbourne Airport Rail has failed to take off, a medical precinct been abandoned and sick pay for casual workers dumped in a Victorian budget with few winners.
Crime scene declared after ‘human bones’ found in park
A crime scene has been set up at a popular walking trail area west of Brisbane after a hiker discovered what is believed to be human bones.
Hawkins unfazed by form as Cats games record looms
Tom Hawkins will draw level with Joel Selwood for the most games for Geelong but the milestone comes amid a form slump.
Childcare predators handed 63-year sentence for abuse
Two men have been sentenced to decades behind bars for some of the worst child sexual abuse Australian investigators have ever prosecuted.
‘Terrible tragedy’: PM mourns brothers killed in Mexico
The prime minister has offered his sympathies to the family of two Australian brothers, after they fell victim to Mexico's violent crime.
Crichton a possible Penrith option if they miss Fifita
Angus Crichton could become a potential option for Penrith if they miss out on David Fifita, after a preliminary inquiry about the Sydney Roosters forward.