70 New Doctors Begin Careers in Townsville
Townsville University Hospital welcomes 70 new doctors in a major workforce boost for North Queensland healthcare. Discover how this influx tackles regional doctor shortages.
Townsville University Hospital welcomes 70 new doctors in a major workforce boost for North Queensland healthcare. Discover how this influx tackles regional doctor shortages.
As the SA state election heats up, Labor and Liberal have recruited leading journalists as spin doctors. Mike Smithson analyses the impact on political reporting. Read the full story.
A landmark legal case in Australia sees doctors accused of withholding care. Explore the ethical and legal implications for patient rights and medical practice.
Perth Scorchers secured a gutsy 33-run win over Adelaide's four-spinner attack. Joel Paris discusses the spin perception and why pace still rules at Optus Stadium. Read the full BBL match analysis.
Australian leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson has criticised the trend of seam-friendly pitches after the SCG Test went without a specialist spinner for the first time in 138 years. Read his full take on the state of spin bowling in Australia.
Steve Smith says Australia are backed into a corner on spin, with Sydney's pitch evolution highlighting a nationwide issue. Read the full analysis of the Ashes finale.
The alarming decline of spin bowling in Test cricket, highlighted by recent Ashes tactics, demands urgent ICC intervention to protect the sport's future and inspire the next generation.
Australian spinner Todd Murphy remains confident about the role of spin bowling in the country's cricket future, despite a seam-heavy Ashes series. Read his insights on selection, development, and the Sydney Test.
Political commentator Jeni O'Dowd analyses why 2025 became the year of the political shirker in Australia. Discover the key figures and events that defined this era of avoidance. Read the full analysis now.
Australia's lack of a frontline spinner this summer has sparked a major debate about the future of spin bowling in the country. What's next for the Baggy Green?
The spin-friendly wicket at the SCG has Perth Scorchers considering a debut for young off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli. Get the full team news and analysis.
From political heavyweights to cultural icons, meet the West Australians who dominated headlines and shaped conversations across the state in a pivotal 2025. Discover their stories.
A year after 10-year-old Gus McPherson's serious motorbike accident on the family farm, his family has raised $130,000 for the Royal Flying Doctors Service that saved him. Read their incredible story.
Explore the deep cultural and legal reasons why Australia's approach to free speech is more restrained than America's absolute First Amendment protection. Understand the historical context shaping this key difference.
From political upheaval with Donald Trump's Senate trial to a record-breaking Telethon, 2025 was a year of major events. Explore the key moments that shaped the world.
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces backlash for accusing Foreign Minister Penny Wong of being 'compromised' by China. Political figures decry the remarks as dangerous. Read the full story.
Former Treasurer and US Ambassador Joe Hockey has reportedly separated from his wife, investment banker Melissa Babbage, after three decades of marriage. Get the full story on their split and political legacy.
Justin Langer has endorsed young spinner Corey Rocchiccioli to replace the injured Nathan Lyon for the crucial Boxing Day Ashes Test. Get the full story on the potential selection shake-up.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces growing political isolation for rejecting a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction attacks. Critics argue his stance is untenable. Read the full analysis.
Amy Remeikis argues the real threat isn't immigration, but politicians spreading hate. As Opposition Leader Sussan Ley visits Bondi, we examine the impact of divisive rhetoric on Australia's social fabric. Read more.
A NSW Supreme Court judge has ruled claims by former Cessnock councillors over the Liberal Party's candidate nomination failure are 'reasonably arguable'. The case will proceed, seeking accountability.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was denied a central mourning role after the Bondi attack, sparking a political crisis over anti-Semitism. Read the full analysis of the government's response and the shifting landscape.
A columnist condemns the political point-scoring after the Bondi tragedy, arguing the focus must be on gun reform. Read the full analysis.
WA Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti outlines 10 crucial things we cannot allow to be lost to those who seek to divide our community. Read her powerful call for unity.
New Liberal leader faces immediate test over MP's controversial Ashes trip. Analysis of his first week and the political fallout from the 'free passage' scandal.
Following the Bondi terror attack, letters to the editor reveal public praise for a hero shop owner, frustration over political point-scoring, and urgent calls to combat antisemitism.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confronts intense criticism over his government's handling of anti-Semitism following the devastating Bondi Beach terrorist attack that claimed 15 lives. Analysis of the political fallout and calls for action.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ends 2025 on a high after a crushing election win and Coalition chaos. But political analyst Mark Kenny warns of looming dangers from hubris and secrecy that could undo Labor's success. Read the full analysis.
The Coalition faces a strategic dilemma on industrial relations reform. Can they challenge Labor's agenda without alienating voters? Analysis of the political tightrope.
Townsville's new Mayor, Nick Dametto, faces his first major council vote on hiring political advisers. Will he secure support for his team?