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Mental health nurse who raped teen patient, filmed 'upskirting' videos jailed
A former West Australian mental health nurse is sentenced to 12 years in jail after being convicted for persistent sexual abuse of a teenager and making "upskirting" videos of women and children.
Australia is on the verge of aged care AI boom
Artificial intelligence-enabled robot companions, personal behaviour monitors and pain management apps could soon be used more widely within the sector.
Some Australians fear lockdowns. Economists say stagflation is the bigger risk
As fuel costs surge and supply fears grow, businesses and households say the economic shock from the war in the Middle East is already hitting home.
Man, 53, charged over seizure of more than 350 cannabis plants
A 53-year-old Kalgoorlie man is released on bail after the seizure of more than 350 cannabis plants from a property WA Police allege had been converted for the purpose of growing hydroponic cannabis.
Treasurer says taxpayers to bear cost of pay rise for NSW nurses, midwives
Registered nurses will receive a "one-off reset" of a 10 per cent pay rise in the first year, backdated to July 1, 2025, and a 3 per cent pay rise the following two years.
Woman suffers brain injury after 'toxic dose' of wrong drug
A 36-year-old woman who says she suffered a "hypoxic brain injury" when she was given a "toxic dose" of the wrong drug during routine surgery at Palmerston Regional Hospital is suing the Northern T...
A lucky chat, then a lifeline for men with prostate cancer
Michael Platts panicked when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Now he wants to help others break through the stigma and silence surrounding the condition.
SA government apologises to prisoner denied abortion medication
The South Australian ombudsman calls for changes to medical monitoring at the Adelaide Women's Prison after a female prisoner was denied a medical abortion, which the health minister says is unacce...
New scheme to allow NSW pharmacists to prescribe contraceptive pill
Patients will no longer have to visit the doctor to be dispensed the contraceptive pill, under a new pharmacy prescription scheme.
Reality star left fearing death after fake weight loss jab
Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace lay on her bed, wincing in pain, convinced she was about to die after injecting herself with a cheap, unregulated weight loss drug.
Body dysmorphia used to be a secret shame. Now male influencers are using it to get rich
The looksmaxxing trend – where young men aspire to improve their physical appearance by any means necessary, including hitting their faces with a hammer – is taking hold of young men.
Body dysmorphia used to be a secret shame. Now male influencers are using it to get rich
The looksmaxxing trend – where young men aspire to improve their physical appearance by any means necessary, including hitting their faces with a hammer – is taking hold of young men.
WA children to get needle-free flu vaccine
Western Australia is offering free needle-free flu vaccines for children in a bid to curb declining inoculation rates and prevent another deadly influenza season.
The warning signs a health practitioner wants to exploit your superannuation
The healthcare regulator and tax office are cracking down on health practitioners who help patients access their superannuation early after one Perth doctor signed off on a $20,000 withdrawal for l...
How I've learnt to embrace the new normal of only having one breast
I decided to keep my healthy breast, opting against reconstruction. It means I'm now what's known in the community as a uniboober.
Safety alert issued amid explosion of illegal peptide use
The medicines regulator issues a health alert about the risks of using unregulated peptides amid a surge in the use of potentially unsafe injectables.
Fiji Police are circling an Australian wanted over four-tonne meth import
Key insiders from Fiji's largest-ever meth bust say the drug import had alarming links to organised crime in Australia.
How these queer couples split the mental load might surprise you
After publishing our story on the four stages of the mental load, we asked to hear from queer couples about how they divide and conquer the cognitive and emotional labour at home.
Student vaccinated without consent prompts council concern
A Tasmanian mayor is calling on the state government to take on responsibility for running school immunisation programs, after a student was vaccinated without caregiver consent.
Massive hospital spend creates more questions than answers
The WA government is splashing an additional $1.5 billion on health, bringing the state's total hospital spend to $5.5 billion over the next four years. But where exactly will the extra money go?
The cost of silence: Why hearing is a performance metric
NRL legend Wally Lewis tackles a silent opponent that many Australians ignore: hearing loss.
How to tell if your running shoes are on their last legs
It can be tricky to know how quickly your running shoes wear out. This is when you should replace them.
How to tell if your running shoes are on their last legs
It can be tricky to know how quickly your running shoes wear out. This is when you should replace them.
Is sitting with your legs crossed actually bad for you?
The healthiest sitting position is often the one you do not hold for the next hour.
Regional Australia leads GP bulk-billing surge
A new report shows regional and remote towns are rapidly lifting their GP bulk-billing rates while out-of-pocket costs rise across the country.
Are egg whites enough for a post-workout meal? A dietitian breaks it down
Restaurateur Ibrahim (Ibby) Moubadder shares his day on a plate.
Are egg whites enough for a post-workout meal? A dietitian breaks it down
Restaurateur Ibrahim (Ibby) Moubadder shares his day on a plate.
Australians less likely to get bypass surgery now than 20 years ago
John Ross may be Australia's longest surviving double bypass patient. Here's how has the cardiac operation has evolved over the past 50 years.
