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Hospitals in crisis
Nurses, doctors accuse executives of throwing staff ‘under the bus’ over Aishwarya
Unions say the government has been expecting too much of its emergency departments for too long and should be held ultimately responsible for what was a foreseeable tragedy.
‘There’s still a lot of work to be done’: Juukan traditional owners call for a more meaningful seat at the table
Ahead of the anniversary of the destruction of Juukan Gorge, the site’s traditional owners say they want to do business on their terms.
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Indigenous
New Aboriginal Heritage Act to be introduced in second half of year
The new Aboriginal Affairs Minister has flagged that the four-year process of reforming the state’s archaic Indigenous heritage laws will soon conclude.
India paying for cricket quarantine amid claims of special treatment
Cricket Australia’s interim chief executive Nick Hockley has confirmed the Indian board is paying for Australian players’ quarantine period in Sydney.
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
No amount of spin is likely to save our cricketers from this new PR disaster
Only three years ago, Australian cricketers were accused of a “culture of arrogance” but now they’ve flown into another public relations storm.
Janine Perrett
Journalist, broadcaster and commentator
‘We see the dragon awake’: Cosgrove says potent Chinese military has US on its toes
But the former Defence chief and governor-general says Australia’s hardened rhetoric towards China will not lead to a war although the deteriorating relationship could continue to create commercial and social difficulties.
Returning WA Police officers side-step hotel quarantine for apartment stay
Two police officers who extradited an accused man on a flight from London to Perth have avoided hotel quarantine, instead being put up in a private apartment to complete their two weeks’ isolation.
Tech-savvy workers opt for bitcoin in their pay packets
Technology savvy employees eager to take part in the cryptocurrency gold rush are electing to take bitcoin rather than cash in their pay packets.
How effective is eye yoga for ‘anti-ageing’ your vision?
Paul McCartney swears by the growing trend promising brighter, better-rested eyes, a cure for eye strain and, yes, even improved vision in just a few minutes a day.
Western Australia
PCH hospital boss vows ‘children are safe’ as staff working on the night Aishwarya died ‘moved on’
In a tense press conference, Child and Adolescent Health Service chief executive Aresh Anwar revealed staff working on the night were moved out of the ED.
Exclusive
Hospitals in crisis
‘Cascade’ of mistakes laid bare as full report into girls’ death revealed
Warning, this story contains confronting details from Perth Children’s Hospital’s full internal report into the death of seven-year-old Aishwarya. The report reveals a confronting litany of missed opportunities to save a life.
Man on life support after altercation at Bunbury venue
Homicide detectives have called for witnesses after an altercation outside a Bunbury venue left a man in critical condition.
Exclusive
Hospitals in crisis
Left to bleed for six hours: Leaked email exposes the extent of WA’s health crisis
The revelations come after two major hospitals declared a code yellow in the past week as they struggled to meet the demand from patients.
Two major Perth hospitals call internal emergencies as pressure on Cook grows
Executives dropped everything and cancelled meetings to race to hospital emergency operations centres this week as demand for beds overwhelmed staff.
Politics
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Gig economy
Deliveroo loses landmark case as sacked driver ruled an employee
The delivery giant is facing the prospect of a wave of backpay claims after a tribunal ruled one of its couriers was actually an employee with a right to an industry minimum wage.
Business
‘No doubt there’s a class action coming’: Investor tips lawsuit over Nuix float
Investors have predicted a class action lawsuit over the controversial float of technology stock Nuix, lead by investment bank Macquarie Group.
Opinion
Nuix investigation
Nuix alarm bells: The over-hyped company that short sellers missed
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Australia, South Korea could unite against climate tariffs: adviser
Scott Morrison’s adviser Brendan Pearson told South Korean business leaders there was “a big risk if it becomes natural for countries to dictate” carbon taxes.
Opinion
Australian universities are dying and no one is coming to save them
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
China could be the first country to get old before it gets rich and the implications are profound
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Federal election hinges on timing, not policy
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
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Property bydomain
How much you need to earn to buy a house if prices go up 19 per cent
Wages aren't expected to increase for four years but new analysis shows how big a pay rise you'll need to avoid mortgage stress.
This house has been transformed from 'crack den' to dream home
This 1910 house could soon be one of its best after a first-home buyer drained her savings to transform the house of horrors into a piece of real estate gold.
Life & Culture
The library books readers couldn’t get enough of during the pandemic
The Civica Libraries Index is based on more than 34 million loans in Australia and New Zealand.
Sport
King earns his riches: young star agrees to lucrative extension with Saints
St Kilda key forward Max King, who is not yet 21, has agreed to a huge contract extension to stay with the Saints.
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Australian cricket
Bancroft responds to CA’s call for new information
Australia’s star attack did not specifically name Michael Clarke but their choice words left little doubt as to whom their missive was directed.
Opinion
AFL 2021
Baaaaall: The worst rule in football and how it should be paid, or not
Two of our experts take different views on the contentious ‘holding the ball’ rule, and how it should be applied.
Kayo’d: streaming, complex ticketing keeps fans away
Tigers fan Kevin Passmore used to go to every Richmond home game but he’s among those now choosing to watch from home.
Back in the game? Carlton, Pies in pursuit of Leppitsch
Carlton have made a play for Justin Leppitsch to become senior assistant coach. Separately, the Blues have approached him to replace Judd.
‘Hope’: Study reveals brain fades not all down to CTE
A former Australian rules umpire is working on research in the US that offers some reassurance about head knocks in footy.
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Australian cricket
Bowlers ‘would have known’ as CA chief dodges issue
Michael Clarke and David Warner’s manager have scorned the 2018 investigation that concluded only three people had prior knowledge of the Cape Town ball-tampering plot.
Have Your Say
Cambage gives latest Australian Olympic photo shoot her tick of approval
Australia unveiled their uniform for the Tokyo Games on Tuesday, but Olympic organisers have still not confirmed athletes will be able to march at the opening ceremony.
