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Australia · ABC

Wallaroos send retiring pair out with win over Scotland

24 Oct 10:16

The Wallaroos earn a win over Scotland in Canberra, as the Australians say goodbye to two much-loved veterans as Emily Chancellor and Cecilia Smith retire from international rugby.

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Australia · ABC

Donald Trump labels Obama 'incompetent' in post rally retaliation

US President Donald Trump has retaliated after Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of the incumbent during Democrat rallies.

26 Oct 01:42

Australia · Guardian Australia

Haines tribute speeches to open parliament, but Labor mustn’t overlook broader causes of boiling anger | Josh Butler

Poverty, health and dislocation are fuelling political anger. Labor can’t ignore this in response to alleged attack on Indi MP

26 Oct 01:00

Australia · Guardian Australia

Dirt cheap: welcome to the delightful Queensland town that can’t seem to give land away

Australia is in the grips of a housing crisis, but in the heart of the outback, the opal town of Quilpie is looking to expand its tiny population by giving away land and housing grants Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Out the swing doors of either of this town’s two pubs, past the old railway tracks and the one-strip airport, vast plains stretch beyond all horizons. Tin-roofed houses perch on block

26 Oct 01:00

Australia · Guardian Australia

Almost two-thirds of Australians bulk-billed for all GP care amid extra incentives for doctors

Exclusive: RACGP survey reflects Medicare investments, but experts caution quality of care and outcomes also matter

26 Oct 01:00

Australia · Guardian Australia

‘Extremely disappointed’: WA government seeks reimbursement from Deloitte over flawed university report

WA paid Deloitte $166,000 for flawed feasibility study on merging the University of Western Australia, Curtin university and Murdoch university

26 Oct 01:00

Australia · Guardian Australia

Koalas are cute, furry, iconic – and dying of chlamydia. But how well does the approved vaccine work?

Queensland researchers say a published study contains ‘silly mistake’ that over-inflates vaccine’s efficacy, but the regulator is standing by decision to approve it At wildlife hospitals across eastern Australia, many koalas brought in have distinctive brown patches on their bottoms – a sign of urinary incontinence and a painful inflamed bladder. Others have red, weeping eyes, pointing to a bacterial disease that can

26 Oct 01:00

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Superquiz, Monday, October 26

Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

25 Oct 23:59

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Perth beach closed after whale remains discovered

A popular Perth beach has been closed after a whale carcass was found on the sand, prompting a shark alert.

25 Oct 21:30