Young doctors feel unsafe, fatigued and fear mistakes
A third of Queensland's young doctors at public hospitals feel unsafe and more than half fear they will make a mistake due to fatigue from working long hours.
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Tas govt lashes Plibersek over salmon industry warning
Tasmania's Liberal government has accused federal Labor of trying to kill off its salmon industry, amid a feud over how best to save an ancient species.
Albanese, Labor take Newspoll hit after voice defeat
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval rating has suffered a sharp fall in the latest Newspoll as the opposition targets Labor's handling of cost of living.
Hope but uncertainty for Aussies in Gaza as exit opens
More Australians have escaped Gaza, crossing into Egypt to await commercial flights home as bombs continue to rain down on the besieged strip.
First evacuees leave Gaza from Rafah crossing
A deal on the Rafah crossing has been brokered to allow some critically injured people out of Gaza, a source has told Reuters.
Qatar brokers deal for limited Gaza evacuations: source
A deal on the Rafah crossing has been brokered to allow some critically injured people out of Gaza, a source has told Reuters.
Jailed Aussie academic on PM’s radar for China trip
The sons of an Australian man jailed in China have heard from the prime minister after urging him to pressure Beijing for their father's release.
Biden set to meet with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi
US officials say President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Washington.
‘In-depth’ dialogue can steady ties, Wang Yi tells US
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as part of an ongoing effort to repair the two countries' strained ties.
China willing to co-operate with US, Xi says
US officials are keen for Beijing to use its influence with Iran and other countries in the Middle East to help prevent the conflict from spreading.
Israel bombs Gaza, Putin warns conflict could spread
Israeli ground forces have made a big incursion into Gaza, before withdrawing, as Russia's Vladimir Putin warns conflict could spread beyond the Middle East.
Joe Biden issues warning to Australia over China
As Anthony Albanese prepares to jet to China, US President Joe Biden has urged Australia to "trust, but verify" when dealing with Beijing.
Surprise Hamas attack shows need for ADF reform: brass
Australia's defence department boss has pointed to Hamas' surprise attack against Israel as evidence of the need for urgent military reform at home.
Warning over Indigenous custody deaths after voice fail
An Indigenous senator says the government shouldn't treat Aboriginal deaths in custody as a "side dish", urging them to fulfil royal commission recommendations.
Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reflected on 'disturbing rhetoric' about Israel and Gaza as Australia backs a global statement on the conflict.
Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can ‘forge ahead’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will discuss the AUKUS partnership with US lawmakers to pave the way for Australia's acquisition of nuclear submarines.
Spike in petrol prices adding to inflation pain
Australian motorists should not expect fuel price relief any time soon due to a weak exchange rate and volatile oil markets
Breakthrough on wine dispute ahead of PM’s China visit
Australia has reached an agreement with China to suspend their wine tariffs dispute as Anthony Albanese prepares to travel to the Asian superpower within weeks.
Gaza blast underlines the need to protect civilians: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is calling for the protection of civilians in Gaza following a hospital blast that killed hundreds of people.
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High Court rules against electric vehicle charges
The High Court has ruled the Victorian government unlawfully imposed electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners a fee for each kilometre they travel.
Biden cancels visit to Jordan after Gaza hospital blast
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has cancelled his scheduled meeting with US President Joe Biden.
High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges
The High Court has ruled the Victorian government unlawfully charged electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners a fee for each kilometre they travel.
Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday, Blinken confirms
US President Joe Biden will hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel.
Qld health minister to investigate whistleblower claims
Queensland's health minister is seeking more information after whistleblowers came forward with claims about mental health patients and rape victims.
Australians offered repatriation flights from Israel
Up to 10,000 Australians in Israel will be offered repatriation flights as the Middle East nation reels from deadly terror attacks.
Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after attacks
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has told Xi Jinping that China's statement on the Hamas attack didn't show any support for Israel.
Agriculture ministers on the march against fire ants
The spread of an ant that can kill native species and livestock has dominated a meeting of senior ministers, with power poles above farmland also on the agenda.
Broadband in the boondocks delivers big jobs boost
Households in regional and remote areas are benefiting most from faster broadband, which is also creating more jobs, according to a report.
Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity
Electric cars are forecast to become cheaper to buy than petrol cars in some countries within one to three years but subsidies can speed up progress.
Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea for talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from Kim Jong-un to attend a meeting in North Korea, state media reports.
Certainty for temporary health workers in NSW budget
Temporary frontline workers at risk of being let go from their positions will be made permanent under a NSW budget measure to improve hospital staffing levels.