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Doctor groups slam prescription changes

<p>Doctors have hit out at Victorian Labor's plan if re-elected to allow pharmacists to hand out antibiotics and issue scripts for the contraceptive p...

Crossbench warning on corruption watchdog

<p>The federal government is being urged by the crossbench to ensure its anti-corruption watchdog is as strong as it can be, with a push for public he...

Heating climate requires broad action

<p>The latest State of the Climate report has found oceans are warming at alarming rates, cyclones are intensifying and fire seasons are longer.</p>

Recession prediction recasts NZ politics

<p>The Reserve Bank's prediction of a recession for New Zealand in 2023 has major ramifications for Jacinda Ardern's government in an election year.</...

Government cool on workplace bill changes

<p>Proposed changes to Labor's workplace laws would be "significant" if adopted, says Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke as he seeks crossbench s...

Leishman hopeful LIV, PGA can co-exist

<p>At peace with his decision to join LIV Golf, Marc Leishman returns to Australia hoping the new series can co-exist alongside the PGA Tour.</p>

Baby elephant walks out at Melbourne Zoo

<p>Melbourne Zoo's newest elephant calf has been unveiled to the public for the first time, a week after mother Dokkoon gave birth surrounded by other...

Woman 'shocked' after Qld stab victim died

<p>A woman has told Brisbane Supreme Court that she was in complete shock when she found out Joel Frew died of a knife wound after dropping him off at...

Hastings adamant best will come at Knights

<p>Jackson Hastings believes he will enter his prime as a playmaker at Newcastle as he attempts to return the battling NRL club to the finals.</p>

MPs in fresh push for nuclear power plan

<p>A gathering of nuclear energy specialists and engineers has been organised to brief parliamentarians on the future of the sector.</p>

Finch spared jail after cocaine 'spiral'

<p>Former NRL player Brett Finch has been convicted on child abuse charges but will avoid prison due to the "exceptional circumstances" of his offendi...

Piling rig falls on Melbourne hospital

<p>A piling rig has fallen on a Melbourne hospital and about 70 people have had to be evacuated from the building.</p>

Extinction threat for Wet Tropic possums

<p>Ringtail possums in Queensland's Wet Tropics could be wiped out by 2050 unless action is taken to reduce the impacts of climate change, a paper say...

Labor MP's sign legal fight dismissed

<p>A Labor MP re-contesting her Northcote seat in Saturday's state election has had her court case dismissed after a promise her campaign signs will b...

No Nick Kyrgios, but no problem for Hewitt

<p>Nick Kyrgios would be most welcome in Lleyton Hewitt's Aussie Davis Cup squad but the team is getting along fine without the nation's most gifted p...

Qld govt ambivalent about police watchdog

<p>Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is non-committal about a new police watchdog, saying a new public sector complaints "clearing house" is be...

Study identifies youth self-harm clusters

<p>The Australian Youth Self-Harm Atlas has identified worrying clusters and how triggering factors vary in each region and state. <br></p>

Fire season warning for Victorian farmers

<p>While much of Victoria continues to battle floodwaters, authorities are warning farmers to start thinking about fire risk.</p>

Police fight to stay silent at NT inquest

<p>Two NT police officers are arguing a coroner's ruling on controversial evidence was wrong and they can refuse to answer inquest questions.</p>

Man used drugs and sex to 'corrupt' girls

<p>Tristen Michael Black has been given a suspended sentence for using methamphetamine to procure two 14-year old girls for sex and attempted sexual a...