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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg during the Budget speech in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 11 May 2021. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Australia news LIVE updates: Nation reacts to federal budget as NSW and Victoria record no local COVID-19 cases

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg unveiled a big-spending budget on Tuesday aimed at rebuilding the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, as Victoria recorded its first locally-acquired case in 73 days.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn and Broede Carmody

Healthcare

Research has confirmed nurse-to-patient ratios introduced in Queensland in 2016 have saved both lives and money.

Queensland nurse-to-patient ratios saved lives, research finds

The ratios, which were introduced in 2016, set minimum numbers of nurses per shift, and research carried out since their introduction shows clear benefits for patients.

  • by Stuart Layt
Research has found instant rice contains up to 13 milligrams of microplastics per 100g.

Health concerns after researchers find microplastics in instant rice

Researchers have found all rice bought in stores contains microplastics but instant packet rice contains the most, leading to calls for more regulation.

  • by Stuart Layt
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