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The Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital is expected to roll out the second phase of the integrated electronic medical record this year.

Electronic medical record costing Qld hospitals millions

The Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital is expected to roll out the second phase of the integrated electronic medical record this year.

The integrated electronic record has sparked fears from clinicians over its safety and appropriateness in Queensland's hospitals.

  • by Lucy Stone

Inquiry finds Roberts-Smith's lawyer's claims unreliable and baseless

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Sydney defamation lawyer Mark O'Brien has been found to have made false statements when complaining about alleged leaks from an official inquiry into his client.

  • by Nick McKenzie and Chris Masters

Former Queensland assistant minister wins $1.4m payout

Former Queensland assistant health minister Chris Davis has been awarded $1.4 million.

Chris Davis has been awarded more than $1.4m in damages after he was denied a job with the Metro North Hospital and Health Service after his spectacular falling-out with the LNP Newman government.

  • by Cameron Atfield
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Victims to be offered rape kits before deciding on police complaint

Forensic evidence of rape will now be kept for 12 months, regardless of whether victims immediately decide to make a formal complaint.

It comes after revelations vital DNA evidence could be missed due to a policy not to collect forensic evidence from rape victims unless they report the attack to police.

  • by Felicity Caldwell and Lydia Lynch

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The development wanted to see a new residential area move into a current industrial complex.

Controversial southside development rejected by Brisbane City Council

The development, submitted in 2017, sparked strong opposition from the community.

  • by Lucy Stone
Girls claim school forced them to rip out fake lashes

Girls claim school forced them to rip out fake lashes

Girls at a Catholic school were allegedly threatened with suspension.

  • by Indi Brummelen
Tony Mokbel attack was caught on CCTV camera
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Tony Mokbel attack was caught on CCTV camera

Police review footage showing attack by men with "homemade weapons".

  • by Melissa Cunningham, Cameron Houston and Simone Fox Koob
Michael Kirby married his partner Johan van Vloten on the 50th Anniversary of when they first met on Monday.

Justice Michael Kirby weds 50 years after summer of '69

It was a small celebration for a big love affair when Australia's longest serving justice married his same-sex spouse.

  • by Helen Pitt
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd addresses the media at a doorstop interview during the launch of his book "The PM Years", at Parliament House in Canberra on  Tuesday 23 October 2018. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
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Kevin Rudd

Di Natale apologises to Rudd over Q&A 'sociopath' slur

It is the second time in less than 12 months that Mr Rudd has taken issue with content published by the ABC.

  • by Latika Bourke
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Politics

John "Wacka" Williams will give his final speech to Parliament on Wednesday.

John 'Wacka' Williams' big backbench life draws to a close

Nationals senator Wacka Williams is proof you don't have to be a minister to make a difference in Canberra.

  • by Judith Ireland

World

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Landmark Brisbane house that stopped traffic sells for $3 million

Landmark Brisbane house that stopped traffic sells for $3 million

One of the city's most viewed properties of 2018 finally sold for $3 million this week to a mysterious Gold Coast buyer.

  • by Caroline James
Slice of paradise: The Gold Coast's top 20 homes in 2018

Slice of paradise: The Gold Coast's top 20 homes in 2018

They're the homes most of us can only dream of, but what does it take to be one of the best of the best in one of the most sought-after areas?

  • by Ellen Lutton

Business

Macquarie Bank CEO Shemara Wikramanayake.

Macquarie on track for another record profit

Macquarie Group has reaffirmed its profit guidance, saying it remains on track for a record profit this year, after a "satisfactory" December quarter.

  • by Clancy Yeates
ASX prices board.

Markets Live: Pact Group down 7 pc

  • by Lucy Battersby
Transurban's half-year earnings jumped 10 per cent to $1 billion.

Transurban earns $1b in first half as toll revenue jumps

  • by Patrick Hatch

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Entertainment

Liberal MP for Corangamite Sarah Henderson.

Q&A recap: Libs and Labor clash over refugee bill and franking credits

In case you hadn't noticed, Q&A was on hand to remind you: there is a federal election campaign coming on.

  • by Neil McMahon
Sam and Ines catch up behind their partners' backs on Married At First Sight.

'I don't regret anything': No sign of remorse as Ines makes play for Sam

Ines Basic and Sam Ball are making a play for each other - to no one's surprise except his oblivious wife, Elizabeth Sobinoff.

  • by Amy Croffey

Lifestyle

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CHOICE delivers the scoop on which premium ice cream tastes best

Get the scoop: CHOICE reveals which ice cream brands taste best

We all like premium ice cream from time to time - but is it worth the extra money?

  • by Suzi Catchpole
Creed wants men to smell better.

How to find a signature fragrance that works for every occasion

One of the world's oldest fragrance houses wants to teach Australian men how to smell better.

  • by Benjamen Judd

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Sport

Pat Cummins is the 2019 Allan Border medallist.

Cummins, Healy claim cricket's top honours at awards night

Pat Cummins and Alyssa Healy have been named as Australia's best male and female cricketers at the sport's awards night in Melbourne.

  • by Jon Pierik
Deadly weapons: Origin foes Will Chambers and Latrell Mitchell will team up for the Indigenous All Stars.

Good Will Hugging: Mitchell loving time with Origin foe Chambers

They locked horns in Origin then the NRL Grand Final, now Latrell Mitchell and Will Chambers have come together as mates with the Indigenous All Stars.

  • by Christian Nicolussi

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