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Protesters outside Cumberland City Council.
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Sydney councils

Western Sydney council reverses controversial book ban after heated debate

  • by Anthony Segaert and Megan Gorrey
We asked every Cumberland councillor where they stood on the same-sex parent book ban, set to be revoked at a meeting on Wednesday night.
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Sydney councils

As it happened: Cumberland City councillors meet as same-sex parents book ban debate rages

  • by Anthony Segaert and Megan Gorrey
Perth has recorded its hottest start to May in 15 years after eight consecutive days over 25 degrees.
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Perth’s hottest May in 15 years

The NSW Police Force is short 1500 officers and is now turning to other states and countries for recruits.
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NSW Police short 1500 officers

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The Prince Charles Hospital in the north Brisbane suburb of Chermside.
Mental health

Three deaths at Brisbane hospital mental health unit spark review

The health minister confirmed a review was under way after three people died by suicide at the hospital unit in the past 16 months.

  • by Keira Jenkins
A fungicide used to protect strawberries from mould could render a new British antifungal drug useless before it even hits the market.
Medicine

The deadly price of a perfect strawberry

We’re running out of medicines that can treat deadly fungal infections. A new agricultural chemical could make things even worse.

  • by Angus Dalton
The Austin Hospital in Heidelberg.
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Healthcare

Patient seriously harmed after equipment fails during heart surgery

  • by Aisha Dow
Jordon Hadfield studied a medicine degree to become a rural GP but decided psychiatry offered better work-life balance and more time with patients
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Health

‘Run off your feet’: Why medical students such as Jordon are turning away from general practice

  • by Angus Thomson
NSW will significantly boost its funding for palliative care.
Healthcare

Queensland doctors demand answers over end-of-life care funding

  • by Fraser Barton
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