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How a check-up on Peter's feet led to life-saving heart surgery

Wed, 17 May 2023 20:38:00 +0000

When Peter Bedford, 74, decided to seek treatment for a fungal toenail, he had no idea it would lead to major heart surgery.

Independent MP to sue One Nation's Mark Latham for defamation over offensive tweet

Wed, 17 May 2023 20:29:22 +0000

Independent MP Alex Greenwich had previously threatened to sue Mark Latham for defamation if the One Nation MP did not apologise or attempt to make amends.

Indian Australians prepare for Narendra Modi visit despite cancellation of Quad leaders summit

Wed, 17 May 2023 19:22:33 +0000

Excitement is building in Sydney — especially in the suburb of Harris Park, otherwise known as 'little India' — as thousands of Indian Australians prepare for the first visit by the Indian leader in almost 10 years.

Senior academics call for early release of Kathleen Folbigg

Wed, 17 May 2023 10:02:16 +0000

A group of senior legal academics from New South Wales and Victoria write to the NSW attorney-general, urging him to use his power to immediately release Kathleen Folbigg from prison.

Air attack supervisor raised 'mega-blaze' back-burn concerns with RFS, inquest hears

Wed, 17 May 2023 07:59:49 +0000

Chris Banffy tells the NSW coroner that he had his plane land so that he could speak directly to RFS personnel after seeing signs that a back-burn was threatening to jump containment lines.

Existing technology could decrease plastic pollution by 2040

Wed, 17 May 2023 07:49:17 +0000

A new UN report has found countries will be able to reduce plastic pollution by 80 per cent by 2040 using existing technologies.

Falls Festival cancelled as future remains in doubt

Wed, 17 May 2023 07:48:55 +0000

Musician Rod Davies says live music needs the support as this year’s popular Falls Festival was cancelled with organisers considering the future of the multi-day music event.

'Outrageous' tree removals threaten 'allure' of heritage-listed outback city, critics say

Wed, 17 May 2023 07:17:05 +0000

Broken Hill's Landcare group says the council's decision to remove scores of trees from the city will threaten native species and undermine the character of the town.

Star casino boss talks job cuts, 'ego-driven' competition for Chinese high-rollers that led to downfall

Wed, 17 May 2023 07:12:38 +0000

Star Entertainment Group chief executive Robbie Cooke has revealed the impact of the NSW government's tax increase on pokies profits as the casino sacks 500 staff.

Nurses 'tormented' dementia patient by bashing her therapy doll, watchdog finds

Wed, 17 May 2023 05:30:58 +0000

A worker has been found to have "instigated and encouraged" a colleague to bash a therapy doll in sight of a dementia patient who believed it was a real baby, causing "great mental distress".