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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, Simone Fox Koob and Adam Carey
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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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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The tough things I learned after my house was broken into

The tough things I learned after my house was broken into

It was an ordinary weekday afternoon until a panicked phone call from my partner. Then we were delivered a few harsh life lessons.

  • by Melissa Heagney
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

Business

Macquarie Bank CEO Shemara Wikramanayake.

Macquarie on track for record profit as German tax probe steps up

The guidance came as Macquarie confirmed its chief executive had formally been classified a "suspect" by German authorities looking into an alleged tax fraud scandal.

  • by Clancy Yeates
ASX prices board.

Markets Live: Macquarie at 4 month high

  • by Lucy Battersby
Super Retail boss Peter Birtles said he would stand down as CEO a month early.

Rebel Sport, Supercheap Auto owner underpaid staff $32m

  • by Patrick Hatch

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Justin Lacko is the latest I'm a Celebrity evictee.

I'm a Celebrity: Justin Lacko defends 'body image' rant following exit

It was perhaps the most misguided moment from a contestant who spent his entire stint characterised as the camp's resident Derek Zoolander.

  • by Robert Moran
Jennifer Lopez performs a medley during a tribute to Motown's 60th anniversary at the Grammys on Sunday.

Jennifer Lopez forced to defend Grammys performance

The two-time Grammy nominee sparked a backlash when she was announced as the headliner for a salute to iconic label Motown.

  • by Nardine Saad

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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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St George Illawarra Dragons player Jack de Belin has maintained his innocence, denying his involvement in an alleged sexual assault.
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Dragons star Jack De Belin pleads not guilty to sexual assault

St George Illawarra's Jack De Belin has maintained his innocence after he and a friend were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Wollongong.

  • by Sarah Keoghan
Separation: Naomi Osaka has decided to part ways with her coach just a fortnight after becoming world No.1.

World No.1 Osaka announces surprise coaching split

Just two weeks after reaching the top of the world rankings, Naomi Osaka has decided to end her wildly successful run with coach Sascha Bajin.

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