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22-year-old chemical engineering student asked to give gynaecology 'advice'

22-year-old chemical engineering student asked to give gynaecology 'advice'

22-year-old chemical engineering student asked to give gynaecology 'advice'

Juniors are so distressed at the new Sydney hospital they're bursting into tears as specialists threaten to cancel all elective surgeries.

  • by Kate Aubusson

There is something sinister going on in Australian classrooms, Abbott claims

There is something sinister going on in Australian classrooms, Abbott claims

A former PM, a radio broadcaster and a former curriculum reviewer have voiced their concerns over the 'cultural left'.

  • by Pallavi Singhal

'Temper your sense of justice': Then-CBA chief Narev shot down Comyn's plan

'Temper your sense of justice': Then-CBA chief Narev shot down Comyn's plan

CBA boss Matt Comyn's showdown with his predecessor Ian Narev came as tens of thousands of policies were sold to people who were ineligible.

  • by Clancy Yeates

'Simply not good enough': Upton demands answers over $500k credit card bill

'Simply not good enough': Upton demands answers over $500k credit card bill

Antiques and groceries have been itemised in ABC documents that included other personal items charged to the credit card.

  • by Alexandra Smith

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The ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser launches war on Aunty

The ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser launches war on Aunty

For the first time since 2001, The Chaser won't be appearing on the ABC during an election year.

  • by Robert Moran
'It's not their money' - retirees vent anger at Labor dividend tax plan

'It's not their money' - retirees vent anger at Labor dividend tax plan

At two separate events mum and dad investors blasted the opposition's plan.

  • by Colin Kruger
Get the popcorn: YouTube quietly adds 100 movies for free viewing

Get the popcorn: YouTube quietly adds 100 movies for free viewing

Want to watch The Terminator or Rocky for free? Now you can on YouTube.

  • by Jefferson Graham
'Jarryd has issues to deal with': Greenberg faces media

'Jarryd has issues to deal with': Greenberg faces media

'They are nothing to do with rugby league at the moment,' NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg said.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Morrison probably regrets 'special envoy' Pamela Anderson comments

Morrison probably regrets 'special envoy' Pamela Anderson comments

The PM's comments were branded 'lewd' and 'smutty', now the Minister for Women has weighed in.

  • by Fergus Hunter & Dana McCauley
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'He misled the Victorian people': Peter Dutton on the attack over Bourke Street

'He misled the Victorian people': Peter Dutton on the attack over Bourke Street

"He misled the Victorian people and he should come out and correct the record," the Home Affairs Minister said.

  • by Michael Koziol

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Why the bank of mum and dad is going to get a bigger workout

Why the bank of mum and dad is going to get a bigger workout

Despite improving affordability in our biggest housing markets, 49 per cent of first-home buyers get help from parents, a trend experts expect will continue.

  • by David Ross
Married for 49 years, Tim and Mariam live apart and together simultaneously

Married for 49 years, Tim and Mariam live apart and together simultaneously

The retired medicos made an economically pragmatic decision to live together, but separately at the same time.

  • by Jenny Brown

Business

'It's not their money': retirees vent anger at Labor dividend tax plan

'It's not their money': retirees vent anger at Labor dividend tax plan

At two separate events, mum and dad investors blasted an opposition plan to change tax breaks on shares.

  • by Colin Kruger

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The ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser launches war on Aunty

The ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser launches war on Aunty

For the first time since 2001, The Chaser won't be appearing on the ABC during an election year.

  • by Robert Moran
SBS in 2019: New dramas, documentaries – and more 'slow TV'

SBS in 2019: New dramas, documentaries – and more 'slow TV'

Footage of a moving train – no music, no breaks – drew big audiences to SBS this year. In 2019, that concept will be expanded.

  • by Michael Lallo

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The importance of sleep - and how to help your child get it

The importance of sleep - and how to help your child get it

Sleep is very important to a child’s health and development - not to mention their parents’ health.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
A new pill could revolutionise hair loss treatments

A new pill could revolutionise hair loss treatments

A trial testing Minoxidil in pill form shows promise for men losing their locks.

  • by HealthShare

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'Jarryd has issues to deal with': Greenberg steers clear of Hayne charge

'Jarryd has issues to deal with': Greenberg steers clear of Hayne charge

NRL chief Todd Greenberg has refused to weigh in on the future of Jarryd Hayne.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Sharks want NFL trials banned for contracted stars after Holmes defection

Sharks want NFL trials banned for contracted stars after Holmes defection

Valentine Holmes will be the last contracted NRL star to try his luck in the NFL if the Cronulla Sharks have their way.

  • by Adrian Proszenko & Christian Nicolussi

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