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Tony Mokbel's accused prison attackers face court in Geelong

Two 21-year-old men accused of a jailhouse hit on drug baron Tony Mokbel have fronted court with lawyers raising serious concerns over Corrections Victoria's ability to keep the duo safe in custody.

  • by Erin Pearson

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No trainees will return to the cardiothoracic surgery department at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital until 2020.
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Probe into major Sydney hospital's handling of bullying claims

A major Sydney hospital is the subject of a high-level ministerial investigation over its handling of a trainee surgeon's claims of bullying amid rising outrage over the exploitation of junior doctors.

  • by Kate Aubusson
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Neela Janakiramanan ignited calls for an audit of junior doctor work hours.
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Junior doctors pressured to fudge work hours prompts push for audit

Doctors are demanding public and private hospitals submit to an independent audit of trainee doctor work hours, as fresh claims of junior doctor exploitation continue to emerge.

  • by Kate Aubusson
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