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Smith wants Scott shootout but rivals loom

<p>Adam Scott set the early Australian PGA Championship pace before being overhauled by co-leaders Min Woo Lee, Jason Scrivener and John Lyras in Bris...

Disability services face financial woes

<p>A survey of disability providers has predicted a grim financial outlook for the coming year with many finding it difficult to offer essential servi...

Scott finds clubs, early form at Aust PGA

<p>Adam Scott's only trouble was finding his clubs in time for a 6am tee off at the Australian PGA Championship, the Masters winner shooting a smooth...

New GP guidelines to combat 'Dr Google'

<p>The peak body for GPs will launch a new resource to help patients and doctors navigate unrealistic expectations caused by turning to "Dr Google".</...

Damning review of NSW biodiversity scheme

<p>Developers can effectively pay to destroy threatened species in NSW, a new review of the state's biodiversity offsets scheme has found.</p>

Tas hospital death after emergency 'wait'

<p>The Royal Hobart Hospital and Ambulance Tasmania are investigating the death of a woman who allegedly spent hours waiting for emergency department...

More workplaces move to flexible positions

<p>Most Australian employers are choosing to move to flexible working arrangements, helping drive equality for women in the workplace.</p>

Govt lawyers ask to remove 'Nazi' wording

<p>An expert was asked to remove the word Nazi from a report into Jewish students' reaction to a speech by their principal, a Melbourne court has been...

Fed hopes help Aust shares edge higher

<p>The Australian share market has held on to gains, led by mining and tech stocks.</p>

Emotional senator reveals family DV trauma

<p>Northern Territory senator Nampijinpa Price has spoken of her experience with domestic violence, paying tribute to family members who died.</p>

Ark Mines (ASX:AHK) appoints Mr Roger A Jackson as Executive Chairma...

Highlights,Ark Mines (ASX: AHK) has appointed Mr Roger A Jackson as Executive Chairman,Mr Jackson, who was first appointed in October 2010 as a Direct...

Anti-corruption laws pass first hurdle

<p>Laws for a proposed national anti-corruption commission have been passed by parliament's lower house, despite issues raised by crossbenchers.</p>

AGL to close South Australia power plant

<p>AGL has announced plans to close a gas-fired power station in Adelaide in 2026, following extensive consultation with stakeholders.</p>

Alternative murder suspect 'preposterous'

<p>A defence barrister's claim that there's an alternative suspect to the murder of Melbourne mum Judy Bednar is preposterous, prosecutors say.</p>

Nuclear power possible in Australia: forum

<p>A number of coalition MPs have attended a parliamentary forum on nuclear power, in a bid to generate community discussion on the issue.</p>

Bondi becomes nude beach for Tunick shoot

<p>Part of Bondi Beach has been declared a nude beach for what's believed to be the first time, for a photo shoot by Spencer Tunick.</p>

Work law reform hinges on small business

<p>The government continues to negotiate with crossbenchers on its proposed changes to workplace laws as the spotlight turns to the size of businesses...

Review panel pledges to revitalise RBA

<p>An independent panel set up to examine the Reserve Bank of Australia says it will make recommendations to "revitalise" the central bank.</p>

Group calls for social services shake-up

<p>A leading social services group says NSW needs major reform of key sectors after three years of upheaval that have affected the state unevenly.</p>

Woman charged with child sex offences

<p>A 51-year-old woman has been charged with 26 offences after allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child at a school in regional Victoria in 1...