Regional radiology chains agree to $857m merger
Integral Diagnostics and Capitol Health have agreed to join forces and create a 155-clinic diagnostic imaging company.
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Push for transparent national hate-crime database
A push is underway for an independent, national database to track hate-motivated crime data and keep pace with the risks and threats extremists pose.
Menopause leave bad for women at work: Liberal senator
The number of different types of leave available to workers is becoming "ridiculous", a Liberal senator has told a parliamentary inquiry.
Readying refugees for when natural disasters strike
A Somali refugee in Townsville is leading the way in educating newly arrived groups about disaster resilience preparing for Queensland's summer cyclone season.
Killer ordered pizzas after bashing partner to death
Robert Rickerby has admitted to killing his partner Jessica Geddes by violently assaulting her in their Melbourne home.
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Lies, bad ads, no rules – social media under scrutiny
Academics at six universities are teaming up to create a national body to investigate online misinformation, social media risks and missing regulations.
Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has edged out Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister with voters marking down Labor on the economy and protecting borders.
Reject mines to protect koalas: environmental groups
More than 50 environmental groups have called for the federal government to reject new mining developments which would encroach on koala habitat.
Jury begins to consider verdicts in camper murder trial
A Supreme Court jury will start poring over evidence to decide whether airline pilot Greg Lynn is innocent or guilty of two counts of murder.
Stubborn economic challenges hang over RBA rates call
A June interest rate meeting comes as the federal government defends its budget management in an economy facing slow growth and persistent inflation.
‘Deep bonds’: Australia, China talk up renewed rapport
Australia's relationship with China is steadily improving, Beijing's second-most powerful leader says, following talks between leaders of both countries.
Why Australia is hosting an electric vehicle price war
Thousands of dollars are being cut from the price of some electric cars as brands battle to lead the market and Chinese automakers face global taxes.
Renters could be hit in $1.5b ‘sneaky’ budget tax hike
Landlords, holiday-home owners and businesses could be hit with higher taxes in the NSW budget, while $200m has been set aside for homes for regional workers.
Plea over postie pooch attacks, small doggos the worst
Posties are being attacked by cantankerous canines at a rate of 11 incidents a day, with smaller dog breeds named and shamed as worst in show for aggression.
NSW budget pulling every lever to tackle housing crisis
A housing-themed NSW budget will deliver hundreds of affordable homes for essential workers as the premier promises to pull every lever to alleviate the crisis.
Wong links PNG diplomacy to climate change in Pacific
Canberra's commitment to engaging the Pacific region on climate change is demonstrated by a delegation to Papua New Guinea this week, the foreign minister says.
Targets set as Victoria eyes millions of extra homes
The Victorian government has identified where it wants 2.5 million homes to be built, with Geelong, Melbourne's CBD and outer suburbs to do the heavy-lifting.
Aspiring doctor wants more ‘familiar faces’ in health
After the birth of her second son Kahlie Lockyer knew she wanted to be a paediatrician, following a lifelong passion of helping others.
Push for all-in response after deepfake porn shock
The traumatising consequences of non-consensual AI porn used against school girls have come to the front of the national conscience - so what's being done?
How bra fittings are helping save rural women’s lives
A charity that offers free bra fittings to rural women has partnered with health organisations to raise rates of breast screening in Indigenous communities.
Refugee Week marked as 120 million displaced globally
Refugee Week in Australia is shining a light on the contributions of refugees as the UN says 120 million people are displaced worldwide due to conflicts.
China pledges new pandas, Wong vows firm stance on ties
China's premier has announced new pair of pandas will replace the much loved but childless couple at Adelaide Zoo, as Penny Wong pushes back on diplomacy.
Drugs, weapons, cash seized in major trafficking busts
Lengthy drug-trafficking investigations across three states have resulted in the seizure of dozens of weapons and almost a million dollars of drugs and cash.
Development red tape cut in NSW budget housing plan
Homes will be built quicker and more efficiently under a NSW budget plan that will cut red tape, drawing praise from developer groups and housing advocates.
Conservationists welcome downsized NSW wind farm zone
The federal government has given the green light to a downsized offshore wind farm zone stretching along the NSW Illawarra coast, south of Sydney.
New health service helps bereaved mums like Cassidy
A new psychological telehealth service will help rural, Indigenous and young mums and their families recover from stillbirth and miscarriage.
MONA queen’s forest foray has aura of ambiguity
It's been six months since Kirsha Kaechele held a bizarre congress to get loggers and forest defenders talking. In typical MONA fashion it's been polarising.
Win for dudded savers as banks forced to alert changes
A suite of changes to banking regulations should make it easier for customers to move to more competitive home loan and saving account offers.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Australia
Li Qiang, second only to President Xi Jinping in the Chinese pecking order, has arrived in Adelaide on the first trip to Australia by a premier in seven years.
Banning sheep exports will kill towns, inquiry told
Farmers have gathered to protest a ban on live sheep exports, with witnesses at a fiery public hearing saying towns will die when the ban comes into effect.
Ex-Socceroo seeks trial over sexual assault allegation
A former Socceroo may have to wait until next year to fight allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in the company of another man.