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‘Amazing tech’ helping sick kids celebrates 500th scan
The Queensland Children's Hospital is the only paediatric facility in Australia to offer the digital PET-CT technology, used for diagnosing and treating cancer.
Peak agricultural chemical agency faces major shake-up
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has released a damning report into mismanagement at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.
Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates
Health chiefs will meet to consider ways to boost Queensland's lagging flu vaccinations but the minister suggests free jabs for all might not be the answer.
Threats to kill MP made via late night call: police
A man accused of harassment and threatening to kill federal MP Anne Webster remains in custody following a brief court hearing in Brisbane.
New RBA boss to follow Lowe’s lead on interest rates
Philip Lowe will leave his post as head of the Reserve Bank, with Michele Bullock promoted to the top job as the first woman to lead Australia's central bank.
Labor talks down expectations of winning Fadden poll
Victory by Labor is not considered likely as voters head to the polls in a by-election to replace retiring former coalition minister Stuart Robert.
LNP candidate for Fadden says cost of living weighing
The LNP candidate for the federal seat of Fadden says voters aren't thinking about ex-LNP minister Stuart Robert's involvement in the robodebt scandal.
Cost of living weighing Fadden voters
Labor's Fadden candidate is hoping for any swing to her in the safe LNP seat, while the coalition candidate claims voters aren't concerned with robodebt.
Cost of living weighing on Fadden voters: candidates
Labor's candidate in Fadden says another swing to her in the safe LNP seat would be a "loss" for the party, whose candidate is vying to replace Stuart Robert.
Polls close in telling Fadden by-election
A Queensland by-election is shaping up to be the coalition's to lose as polling closes in Fadden, with Liberal candidate Cameron Caldwell the firm favourite.
Coalition expected to hold Fadden in key by-election
The Liberal National Party will hold the federal seat of Fadden vacated by Stuart Robert after candidate Cameron Caldwell swept ahead in a by-election.
New RBA governor to send the right message on rate talk
A leading economist says the Reserve Bank's new governor brings monetary policy credibility while the treasurer praises her leadership and communication skills.
LNP’s Cameron Caldwell takes out Fadden by-election
Liberal National Party candidate Cameron Caldwell has won the by-election for the federal seat of Fadden in the northern Gold Coast.
Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election
The Liberal National Party will hold the federal seat of Fadden vacated by Stuart Robert after candidate Cameron Caldwell swept ahead in a by-election.
‘No comfort’ for Peter Dutton after Fadden by-election
Labor has described the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "pretty lethargic", as cost of living issues bite.
Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook
The official jobless rate could start to show some signs of lifting, as domestic economic conditions continue to deteriorate and weigh on hiring decisions.
Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific
Western nations need to boost intelligence gathering in the Pacific and expose Chinese corruption to protect democracy in the region, a leading academic says.
‘I have a mountain of respect’ for Lowe: Treasurer
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is unable to say if inflation can come back down without a rise in unemployment but declined to comment on the RBA's July rate decision.
State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win
A federal by-election with no major surprises gave the major parties latitude to make meaning of the result ahead of next year's Queensland state election.
LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade
Labor has attempted to position the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "lethargic" by using a little-known metric.
Deloitte under the spotlight at consultancy inquiry
Deloitte executives are scheduled to face a Senate committee which is looking at problems with the federal government's use of consultants.
Coalition to target ‘Albo-nomics’ after Fadden win
Following an LNP win in a Queensland by-election, Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley will spearhead a coalition attack on Labor's economic management.
Consultancy firm issue worse than expected: Gallagher
Deloitte executives are scheduled to face a Senate committee which is looking at problems with the federal government's use of consultants.
Calls for big consultant firms to be broken up
Large consultancy firms should be broken up to reduce conflicts of interest, the former head of the consumer watchdog has told an inquiry.
Poll indicates voter backlash against major parties
The latest Newspoll shows Labor's primary vote is at its lowest level since the election, with the Coalition also losing ground.
Treasurer keen to progress global tax deal at G20
An overhaul of global taxation, climate change and the energy transition will be raised by Treasurer Jim Chalmers at the G20 finance ministers meeting in India.
WA to stand alone in keeping no-fault evictions
WA Premier Roger Cook has suggested banning no-fault evictions would put an unnecessary burden on landlords as a fifth state promises to outlaw the practice.
First female RBA governor to bring ‘reform agenda’
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has welcomed the elevation of Michele Bullock as the next RBA governor, calling it a historic appointment.
Deloitte employee sacked over information breach
Consultancy firm Deloitte has confirmed an employee who shared confidential government information has been stood down.
Time short for voice ‘yes’ campaign to find right pitch
The 'yes' campaign for an Indigenous voice needs to step up its game if it wants a successful referendum later this year, a leading marketing expert warns.