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The dire diagnosis for rural Tasmanians

<p>A parliamentary inquiry has revealed the dire state of the rural health system in Tasmania, warning things will only get worse without direct actio...

'Landmark' $100m deal for NSW police

<p>The NSW government is investing $100m in a landmark deal that will increase police pay and provide better care for officers throughout their career...

Robertson falls to 'brilliant' Fan

<p>Neil Robertson has become a shock casualty at snooker's Champion of Champions event, falling to a "brilliant" performance from China's world No.37...

NSW gay hate murder probe seeks 'justice'

<p>An inquiry into unsolved NSW gay hate murders is holding its first sitting after investigators scoured more than 100,000 files spanning 40 years.</...

Farmers want tougher biosecurity penalties

<p>Farmers say an Indonesian caught trying to bring in six kilograms of meat from a country with foot and mouth disease should have faced a tougher pe...

Patients at risk of repeated heart attacks

<p>Many Australians hospitalised for heart attacks are not receiving the recommended medications to prevent further episodes once they are discharged....

Australians owe almost $45b in unpaid tax

<p>The Australian Taxation Office is going after businesses and "resistant" individuals who collectively owe tens of billions in unpaid taxes.</p>

Gambling companies get new advertising tag

<p>Online betting companies will drop the 'gamble responsibly' tag on their advertising in favour of seven research-based and government-approved slog...

Workplaces equipped to confront harassment

<p>A new website will help employers prevent and respond to sexual harassment within workplaces and provide guidance on their responsibilities. </p>

Second man charged over $20m cocaine haul

<p>A second man has been charged as police investigate the death of a diver and the importation of more than $20 million of cocaine in the NSW Hunter....

Qld flight marks Qantas, airmail centenary

<p>Australia Post and Qantas are celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the first passenger and airmail flights into Queensland's outback. </p>

NSW TAFE teachers on 24-hour strike

<p>NSW TAFE teachers are striking for 24-hours in a bid to secure new enterprise bargaining agreement with a better pay offer.</p>

Wage cap hits NSW nurses into retirement

<p>A decade of capped wages has left NSW nurses and midwives $80,000 worse off, impacting their chances of a comfortable retirement, according to a un...

England launch Women's RLWC with 72-4 rout

<p>England have kicked off the Women's Rugby League World Cup with a 72-4 drubbing of debutants Brazil with Australian Courtney Winfield-Hill scoring...

Addo-Carr open to taking on Dogs captaincy

<p>Winger Josh Addo-Carr is relishing his upcoming World Cup battle with teammate Jacob Kiraz, after putting his name in the frame to be Canterbury ca...

Kiwis rue Buttler misses, eye plucky Irish

<p>Kane Williamson admits he was embarrassed to find he had not caught England's Jos Buttler, who capitalised to leave the Kiwis needing to defeat Ire...

T20 numbers game now in England's favour

<p>England hold all the cards in their battle with Australia for a T20 World Cup semi-final spot thanks to their 20-run defeat of New Zealand in Brisb...

Buttler serves up crucial England T20 win

<p>England's T20 World Cup campaign has survived, likely at Australia's expense, thanks to a 20-run victory over New Zealand at the Gabba on Tuesday.<...

WA, Qld skittled on crazy day at the WACA

<p>WA quicks Lance Morris and Joel Paris have combined for seven wickets to keep their side's victory hopes alive in the Sheffield Shield clash with Q...

Sri Lanka stay alive in T20 World Cup

<p>Sri Lanka aim to go out "all guns blazing" against England after keeping their slight semi-final hopes alive in the T20 World Cup with a win over A...