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Jetsetting PM jettisons turbulence, hopes for reset

With the government facing rising pressure over inflation and a likely fresh rate rise, Anthony Albanese is meeting Commonwealth leaders in the Caribbean.

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Aged care system mired in backlogs and shortages

The aged care system still lacks the funding and workforce it needs to deliver the rights-based care promised to older Australians in laws passed a year ago.

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What Sam thought was a harmless party buzz left him battling a life-altering addiction

'It's kind of a niche drug compared to other things like marijuana ... easily accessible."

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'Serious harm': all eyes on Australia over toxic spray

Australia should consider the consequences of being wrong about the health risks posed by a toxic chemical long linked to Parkinson's disease, a US expert says.

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Former Wallaby's urgent warning about inherited cancer

Seventeen members of former rugby star Joe Roff's family have a gene that makes them much more susceptible to developing cancer, prompting his urgent warning.

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Little Cleo's recovery so fortunate, say crime experts

Little Cleo Smith's dramatic rescue by police 18 days after being abducted by a stranger in remote WA defied the odds, experts agree.

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Election pledges yet to remedy 'gaps' in health care

As roads and crime dominate a state election campaign, regional residents and doctors say gaps in access to specialist health care deserve greater attention.

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From 10am check-out to QR menus: the rubbish rules that need trashing

The whole travel industry is overdue for a spring clean.

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Aussies spellbound by Halloween despite doorknock dread

As many as half of Australians are expected to celebrate the spooky season, but most still don't want trick-or-treaters rocking up on Halloween night.

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Killer Erin Patterson to consider High Court challenge

Triple killer Erin Patterson will have four weeks to decide whether to appeal to the High Court of Australia after losing her first appeal bid.

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