Esther Han
The Sydney Morning Herald
Australia
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Body found in Lismore believed to be that of Anita Brakel
Police have found a body of a woman they believe is that of Anita Brakel, 55, who went missing in floodwaters on Tuesday. → Read More
Man launched assault after refusing to wear face mask at shopping centre: police
A 47-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly refused to wear a face mask and then attacked a security guard, police officers and members of the public. → Read More
Brisbane hospital in lockdown after new COVID-19 case
A major hospital in Brisbane has been placed in lockdown after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, the Queensland Health said on Friday night. → Read More
'Thinking outside the box': These daring Sydneysiders launched a business in a pandemic
A surprising number of Sydney business owners have launched or expanded a business despite the additional risks and uncertainties brought on by the pandemic. → Read More
South Australia blames lockdown on pizza worker's lies
SA Premier Steven Marshall publicly berated the fast food worker accused of lying to contact tracers. → Read More
'Directly linked to patient harm': Worldwide recall of textured breast implants
Allergan has ordered a worldwide recall of Biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders, citing concerns over a rare form of cancer. → Read More
Stars pack Randwick for final salute to wonder mare Winx
Everyone who’s anyone was at Royal Randwick to witness legendary mare Winx clinch another Queen Elizabeth Stakes title in a fairytale ending to her stunning career. → Read More
'He's done the right thing': contenders jockey for NSW Labor leadership
Names in the mix are Chris Minns, Jodi McKay and Ryan Park, all from the right. None have openly declared they are contesting yet. → Read More
'They've accepted what I've said': Daley forced to explain himself over immigrant comments
Concerned colleagues have contacted the Opposition Leader over his comments regarding Asians taking local jobs. → Read More
NSW election 2019: Governments commit $40m to keep 'ground-breaking' disability program afloat
The NSW and federal governments have reacted quickly to a Herald report that Ability Links was to close. → Read More
Labor leads Coalition in poll two weeks before NSW election
Gladys Berejiklian is fighting to retain power in NSW as new poll results show the Coalition is trailing Labor. → Read More
Labor's plan to tax the rich to pay for extra nurses and midwives
A tax on luxury cars worth over $100,000 will pay for Labor's signature health election announcement. → Read More
Doctors threaten to withhold treatment at Northern Beaches Hospital
The group representing junior doctors made an extraordinary move to force the health ministry to immediately address problems at the hospital. → Read More
'Fix our health system': Labor MP's stinging response to the Premier
Jenny Aitchison has the breast cancer gene BRCA2 and underwent a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. Photo: Simone De Peak It started with a polite, seemingly heartfelt card from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, who had learned of Labor MP Jenny Aitchison's "serious health issue" and wanted her to know her "thoughts are with you and your family". → Read More
The women working behind the scenes to shed light on Australia's endometriosis epidemic
After decades of ignorance, endometriosis - a disease that afflicts one in 10 women - is finally getting some attention. But why now? → Read More
'Errors and incompetence': Australians split over government's opt-out digital health records
Growing concerns mount amid backlash over digital health record as dozens are unwittingly signed up. → Read More
Child's death from influenza sparks NSW flu warning
A preventable death from influenza has prompted NSW health authorities to again warn parents to vaccinate their child. → Read More
Health funds HCF and HBF scrap planned $4 billion merger
The $4 billion deal is off. Not-for-profit health insurers HCF and HBF have announced they will not be merging. → Read More
Two teens attacked and robbed near Rouse Hill shopping centre
Two teenage boys were assaulted and robbed near a shopping centre in Rouse Hill in Sydney's north-west on Friday night. → Read More
Doctors say Bupa's revised gap cover plan is 'completely inadequate'
Doctors have slammed Bupa's revised changes to its gap cover scheme, saying it remains "completely inadequate" and should be scotched. → Read More