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Mon 5 Aug 2019

Jessica sets the standard for retirement village care

Jessica sets the standard for retirement village care

Her hands-on and caring approach has won Jessica Madden the LASA Retirement Village Manager of the Year 2019 title.

Research suggests why dementia higher in women than men

Research suggests why dementia higher in women than men

New research has suggestedreasons the rate of Alzheimer's disease is higher in women than in men.

Search continues for cure for endometriosis

Search continues for cure for endometriosis

It affects 10 per cent of Australian women, but the search for a cure for endometriosis remains a clinical challenge.

Dodgy childcare providers hit by sanctions

Dodgy childcare providers hit by sanctions

Education Minister Dan Tehan says the federal government has suspended or cancelled the licences of 10 childcare providers in the first three months of 2019.

Mack Horton answers awkward question

Mack Horton answers awkward question

When news broke about Shayna Jack’s positive drug test, the attention turned to Mack Horton’s controversial protest, and how he’d react.

Mum first to use Aussie euthanasia laws

Mum first to use Aussie euthanasia laws

A mother-of-three has emerged as the first person in Victoria to use the state’s new law for assisted dying, after it was passed in 2017.

Sun 4 Aug 2019

Ash Barty as you’ve never seen her

Ash Barty as you’ve never seen her

AUSTRALIA, you’ll only fall harder for Ash Barty as she graces a magazine cover with the same unassuming style that’s made her a tennis star.

Gunman's 20-minute horror shooting spree

Gunman's 20-minute horror shooting spree

Twenty people are dead and 26 have been injured in a mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas. Warning: Graphic

Sat 3 Aug 2019

MISSING BOY: William Tyrrell "handpicked" says expert

MISSING BOY: William Tyrrell "handpicked" says expert

WILLIAM Tyrrell’s life was doomed long before he was abducted, claims a child welfare expert who says the boy was ‘handpicked’ for removal.

Don't give-up on PM over 'voice': Wyatt

Don't give-up on PM over 'voice': Wyatt

INDIGENOUS Australians Minister Ken Wyatt believes Scott Morrison is still willing to listen over the issue of an indigenous "voice' in the federal parliament.

Arnott’s sold in $3.2 billion deal

Arnott’s sold in $3.2 billion deal

The beloved biscuit brand behind Tim Tams, Shapes and the controversial Monte Carlo has sold to a US investment giant in a $3.2 billion deal.

Growing culture of secrecy a threat to press freedom

Growing culture of secrecy a threat to press freedom

Media giants have warned crucial journalism which has exposed the likes of the “kerosene baths” and “pink batts” scandals is being criminalised.

Fri 2 Aug 2019

Farmer destroys rare Ooshie over online hate

Farmer destroys rare Ooshie over online hate

A farming couple say they wanted to sell a rare Woolworths Ooshie to pay for water, but things turned ugly after being trolled online.

‘Bizarre’ ensuite horrifying the internet

‘Bizarre’ ensuite horrifying the internet

A bemused Queensland man has shared pictures of the newly renovated luxury house he just can’t sell. He has no idea why, but we sure do.

This could be the Tesla which shapes our automotive future

This could be the Tesla which shapes our automotive future

The wait is finally over for long suffering Tesla fans who put down a $1500 deposit on the more “affordable” electric more than three years ago.

Redundancy can actually be a good thing...if you're prepared

Redundancy can actually be a good thing...if you're prepared

Redundancies are a fact of life in the workplace, and it appears the best way to guard against the shock of losing a job is to actually plan for the possibility

Toyota hit with massive class action

Toyota hit with massive class action

A class action that could affect up to 250,000 Toyota drivers has been filed in Federal Court, claiming there is a faulty piece of equipment in Australia’s favourite...

The royal tapped to be Meghan’s mentor

The royal tapped to be Meghan’s mentor

The Queen has reportedly suggested a mentor for the Duchess of Sussex believing this royal could help Meghan avoid her recent missteps.

Superman Smith saves awful Aussies

Superman Smith saves awful Aussies

Australia was staring down the barrel of an Ashes horror show before Steve Smith intervened, scoring the most satisfying ton of his career.

Thu 1 Aug 2019

Folau cousin leaves job after airing views

Folau cousin leaves job after airing views

First Israel and now Josiah Folau — the former Wallaby’s cousin has reportedly left his job at a school. It comes days after he said the church was the “synagogue of...

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