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Health Minister tells hospital operator to 'get it fixed', but won't step in

Health Minister tells hospital operator to 'get it fixed', but won't step in

Health Minister tells hospital operator to 'get it fixed', but won't step in

Brad Hazzard says he has spoken to managers at Healthscope after reports of a serious undersupply of critical supplies at the new Northern Beaches Hospital.

  • by Pallavi Singhal
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A farce perpetrated on the people of the northern beaches

A farce perpetrated on the people of the northern beaches

The experiences of nurses, midwives, doctors and other health workers at the  hospital are truly shocking. 

  • by Brett Holmes

Mike Pence announces US-Australia military pact to expand Manus naval base

Mike Pence announces US-Australia military pact to expand Manus naval base

Declaration comes amid rising tensions over China’s growing presence and influence in the Pacific.

  • by Nicole Hasham

Turnbull's spray at Dutton: 'If Peter was the answer, what was the question?'

Turnbull's spray at Dutton: 'If Peter was the answer, what was the question?'

Speaking at a private event in Sydney, the former PM continued his line of attack, first offered on Q&A.

  • by Michael Koziol

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'A wake-up call': How Dan Sultan changed his life after very public meltdown on stage
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'A wake-up call': How Dan Sultan changed his life after very public meltdown on stage

After a very public meltdown in Queensland, Dan Sultan sought help that's changed his life.

  • by Martin Boulton
How holiday and Thermomix ruined bank boss's weekend

How holiday and Thermomix ruined bank boss's weekend

Perks for executives are not uncommon in banking sector, but as Thorburn now knows, they can cause many headaches.

  • by Sarah Danckert & Nick McKenzie
Saudi Prince ordered journalist's killing: CIA

Saudi Prince ordered journalist's killing: CIA

This contradicts the Saudi government's claims that he was not involved in the assassination of Khashoggi.

  • by Shane Harris & Greg Miller
Sydney man allegedly filmed more than a dozen tenants

Sydney man allegedly filmed more than a dozen tenants

Police allege a 49-year-old man covertly filmed numerous residents living in two apartments he manages in Pyrmont.

  • by Esther Han
Backlash after 'sexist' tweet about congresswoman

Backlash after 'sexist' tweet about congresswoman

In Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's first two days in the capital, she was mistaken for an intern and mocked for her clothing.

  • by Christal Hayes
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Just one piece of the puzzle: What experts say about credit tightening

Just one piece of the puzzle: What experts say about credit tightening

The financial services royal commission has become a bogeyman of sorts for the property industry, blamed for all housing-related woes. Is that exactly right?

  • by Jim Malo
'Twiggy' Forrest buys $16m house in rich-list heartland of Point Piper

'Twiggy' Forrest buys $16m house in rich-list heartland of Point Piper

As Sydney boltholes go, the modernist residence on the waterfront of Point Piper would seem a fitting one for Perth's billionaire mining magnate.

  • by Lucy Macken

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How a luxury Fiji holiday and a Thermomix ruined NAB boss's weekend

How a luxury Fiji holiday and a Thermomix ruined NAB boss's weekend

Perks for executives are not uncommon in banking sector, but as National Australia Bank Andrew Thorburn now knows a trip to Fiji and a Thermomix can cause all sorts of headaches.

  • by Sarah Danckert & Nick McKenzie

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'Big wake-up call': How Dan Sultan changed his life after public fall
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'Big wake-up call': How Dan Sultan changed his life after public fall

The multiple ARIA winner has stopped drinking alcohol and has his sights set on a healthier, brighter future.

  • by Martin Boulton
Kat Stewart on her career and what she knows about men

Kat Stewart on her career and what she knows about men

Actor Kat Stewart chats about the men that have influenced her.

  • by Jane Rocca

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Where to find the ultimate drive experience that's built for speed

Where to find the ultimate drive experience that's built for speed

The day includes getting behind the wheel of an R8 and getting up close to a collection of both rare and supercars.

  • by Toby Hagon
I wanted my kids to love books. So why did I stop reading them myself?

I wanted my kids to love books. So why did I stop reading them myself?

It's embarrassing to admit how few books I've read for myself in recent years.

  • by Lori Fradkin

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Ball sits on edge of cup for 35 seconds ... and goes in

Ball sits on edge of cup for 35 seconds ... and goes in

Australian Open officials will wait until the end of Saturday's round before deciding whether to penalise Jake McLeod over an extraordinary putt.

  • by Adam Pengilly
'The quicker it's sorted, the better': Souths stars want call on coach

'The quicker it's sorted, the better': Souths stars want call on coach

South Sydney players have broken their silence on the coaching cloud hanging over the club.

  • by Adrian Proszenko

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