Psychiatrists win pay leap but system still ‘broken’
A big temporary pay boost for public psychiatrists has been handed down after scores of specialists quit an under-resourced state public system.
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Parents sound alarm on major change for autistic kids
An attempt to rein in the snowballing cost of the NDIS could happen too fast and might leave some autistic children overlooked, an inquiry has been told.
Gaza aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg intercepted
Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg is among the activists the Israeli Navy has detained after intercepting the flotilla.
Scores killed in Gaza as Hamas considers US peace plan
At least 57 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes and gunfire, health officials say as Hamas considers a peace deal offered by the US president.
Aussie arrested in Bangkok over Malaysia criticism
An Australian man arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge he says originated with Malaysia's government, claims he is a victim of transnational repression.
‘Folly’ of nuclear submarines plan floated
Australian government officials are hinting the US will not rip up the AUKUS agreement as critics poke holes in the nuclear submarines plan.
Libs nuclear bond solidifies as leader stamps authority
The opposition leader has issued a directive to her front bench to respect their colleagues' portfolios as she pushes her team to be more proactive on policy.
States and feds go toe-to-toe over hospital funding
The fight over a new health funding agreement is becoming increasingly heated as the states accuse the federal government of adding to pressure on hospitals.
Politics played down as Australia locks in PNG pact
A landmark military treaty binding Australia and Papua New Guinea ensures domestic security and has little to do with geopolitics, the Pacific nation's PM says.
Report calls for an end to rationing of home care spots
The government is being urged to introduce major changes to the nation's aged care system to ensure older Australians can get the support they need.
Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap
Moves make clear President Donald Trump would carry out his threat to take advantage of a government shutdown to punish political opponents and extend control.
Death ‘worth it’: Gaza flotilla fracas traps Aussies
Fears are rising for Australians on board an international aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces as it attempts to deliver help to Gaza.
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Green metals or bust: climate experts issue warning
Demand for Australia's biggest fossil fuel exports is expected to drop in the coming years but producing green metals could provide a lifeline.
Construction ‘thugs’ on notice at powerful union probe
A stark warning has been issued to militant union officials, labelled "thugs" as a powerful probe into the construction sector gets under way.
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BHP cops $5b value hit on talk of China trade blockade
Reports China is halting iron ore shipments from BHP have weighed on the world's biggest miner, but experts say any stoush over prices should be short-lived.
Life-changing or dark day: jury out on deposit scheme
An expanded government scheme to help first-home buyers clear the deposit hurdle could pour more fuel on the red-hot property market, housing experts warn.
‘Decades of neglect’: ‘dire’ state housing picture
Two years on from the inception of a target to build 800,000 homes in a decade, data illustrates the "dire" housing picture continuing to confront one state.
‘Tepid’ Australia accused of emboldening Israel
A failure to hold Israel to account for breaking humanitarian law as the death toll in Gaza soars has spurred a clarion call for action in Australia.
‘Pay up’: artists, authors argue AI steals their work
Australian musicians, producers and authors want an AI data mining proposal to be scrapped, saying their life's work can be taken for nothing.
Child protection systems ‘failing’ Indigenous children
More Indigenous children placed in out-of-home care should be reunited with family to improve their outcomes, says a peak body urging governments to step up.
Missed cancer scans reveal major hospital bungle
Up to 20,000 medical images are being reviewed after a weeks-long delay in the assessment of a cancer patient's scans revealed a systemic failure.
Class action aims to expose controversial work scheme
Indigenous people in remote areas had to work more hours to receive the same pay as someone on work for the dole payments in the city, a class action claims.
Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing
Australia is awash with confidence a multibillion-dollar security and submarine deal with the UK and US will be spared from cuts by Donald Trump.
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‘Scapegoating’ Optus blames tech, staff for outages
Optus has blamed technical equipment and human error for two emergency call outages as the prime minister pans the telco for its "unacceptable" failures.
Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin appears in court
Charlie Kirk's killer, 22-year-old Utah trade school student Tyler James Robinson was not visible on camera at his brief online hearing.
Trump plans 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies
Months after US President Donald Trump first teased plans to impose trade levies on all foreign movies, he announces the tariffs will be 100 per cent.
Pro-EU ruling party wins Moldova election with majority
Moldova's pro-western ruling party has decisively won a parliamentary election fraught with Russian interference claims.
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Australia’s luck running out despite budget bright spot
Australia's budget deficit for last financial year ended up being narrower than expected but younger workers will still be on the hook for a decade of red ink.
Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM’s best step
Australia's prime minister may have been better meeting a former Brexiteer who leads opinion polls, a leading political analyst says on his UK visit.
EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark
Denmark has banned all civilian drone flights this week ahead of a European Union summit in Copenhagen.
PM hopeful of reciprocal respect in Trump talks
The relationship between the US and Australia remains strong, the prime minister says, after finally locking in a meeting with Donald Trump in Washington DC.