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Elective Surgery Waitlists ‘Blow Out’ to Near COVID Peak in NSW
Data showed a 220.8 percent increase in patients waiting longer than clinically recommended for elective surgery.
Australia’s Jobless Rate Holds at 4.1 Percent as Workforce Shrinks
The economy lost 52,800 jobs, far below expectations of a 30,000-job increase.
Australia Calls for Ceasefire and Aid Access as Gaza Conflict Reignites
Israeli authorities have halted the entry of essential supplies, including food, medicine, and fuel, affecting 2.1 million people, according to the UN.
US Big Pharma Lobbies Trump to Tariff Australian Drug Imports
The move is aimed at securing leverage over Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
New Zealand Finally out of Recession, With 0.7 Percent Lift in GDP
New Zealand’s economy grew by 0.7 percent in the December quarter, signalling a significant turnaround compared to the post-pandemic record lows previously.
Study Reveals Eating Disorders Are More Stigmatised Than Depression
University of South Australia researched published their findings in the Journal of Eating Disorders.
Labor Pledges to Lower PBS Drug Costs to $25 Per Script, Coalition Matches Promise
The Coalition matched Labor’s offer to reduce PBS medicine costs, with Mark Butler confirming changes would take effect from January 1.
‘You Will Be Caught’: NSW Seize 91 Knives, and Machetes Under New Wanding Powers
Police have scanned more than 4,000 people for knives and dangerous weapons using electronic metal detecting ‘wands.’
10 Years On, Search for Flight MH370 to Resume
The Malaysian government has approved a fresh search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, more than a decade after its mysterious disappearance.
8 Things Aussies Had to Say About Shen Yun
Australian audiences described their experience after watching New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Vehicle Premium Rises Coming, Insurers Warn, as Car Thieves Are Busier Than Ever
The total value of motor vehicle theft claims has nearly doubled in real terms since 2015, with Queensland and Victoria worst hit.
Dutton Has His Foot on the Gas for Approving North West Shelf in 30 Days
Australia’s Opposition Leader has pledged timely support for a major energy expansion, but the prime minister says it is just a ’thought bubble.’
Mysterious Flyers Offering $200,000 Bounty for HK Activist Stirs Alarm in Australia
A Hong Kong-born Australian lawyer has also spoken out after an unknown party made false claims in an attempt to turn the Muslim community on him.
Australian Startup to Participate in UK Initiative to Improve Lab-Grown Food Safety
Vow’s parfait and foie gras made from cultured Japanese quail are already being sold in Singapore and Hong Kong, under the brand Forged.
Canada Strikes $6 Billion Deal with Australia for New Arctic Radar Defense System
Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney has announced a C$6 billion (US$4.2 billion) deal with Australia to develop JORN, an Arctic radar system.
Marles Backs Peace in Ukraine, but ‘Not on Any Terms’
US President Donald Trump has negotiated a partial ceasefire with Russia.
2 Queensland Wind Farm Proposals Put on Hold for Community Input
The LNP has ordered 2 proposed wind farms to undergo a mandatory consultation process as part of a plan to give regional Queenslanders more of a say.
Queensland to have $10 Million Child Predator Register Online This Year
The Crisafulli government has committed to funding a child sex offender register for Queensland, after years of campaigning by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.
