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Sydney hospital’s plan to increase mental health beds stymied by psychiatrist shortage, court hears
Campbelltown hospital was due to expand beds for psychiatric patients from 66 to over 100, to deal with district’s larger populationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our...
Istanbul mayor arrested days before likely presidential nomination
Key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated Turkish police on Wednesday arrested Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu,...
Australia news live: WiseTech review finds Richard White ‘not fully transparent’; record international student arrivals in February
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGrowing inequality erodes social cohesion – LeighIn his speech, Andrew Leigh will say growing inequality is an...
Convicted baby killer Keli Lane allegedly sexually assaulted by notorious prison guard Wayne Astill
Lane reported the alleged serial abuse to another staff member only to be told ‘you’re not special’, parliament hearsKeli Lane, who was convicted of killing her newborn baby daughter, was...
How 3D-printing 'microfactories' can transform plastic waste into brand new products
A new era of 3D-printing "microfactories" is helping to turn waste plastics into "highly competitive" products fit for use in the construction industry.
Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold amid headwinds it can't fully predict or control
The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates when it meets on Thursday, as the U.K. faces economic headwinds both at home and abroad.
China is tackling weak consumption with child care subsidies
Among the top five priorities China has laid out for boosting consumption is child care subsidies.
Texas lawmaker proposes bill targeting furries; measure seeks to ban 'non-human behavior' in schools
A Texas lawmaker introduced a bill to ban "non-human behavior" in public schools, such as barking, meowing and other practices commonly used by furies.
Russia and Ukraine carry out attacks after Putin-Trump call
The attacks came hours after Vladimir Putin said Russia would stop targeting Ukrainian energy sites.
Chilling footage shows ex-boyfriend waiting outside bathroom with hammer before murdering Lilie James
Counsel assisting NSW inquest says CCTV footage of Paul Thijssen in hours before attack at Sydney school ‘not easy to watch’Lilie James was smiling and happy in the moments before...
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as Trump tariffs cast a shadow over economic outlook
The BOJ's decision comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where the U.S. central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady.
Non-violent protesters should not have to disavow motives at trial, study says
Academics say UK defendants should be able to explain reasons for their actions and not have to express remorseProtesters charged with non-violent offences should not be forced to disavow their...