Doctor shortages forcing clinic doors to close
Some of Victoria’s urgent care clinics continue to operate at reduced hours due to staff shortages, prompting the federal government to undertake significant recruitment activity.
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Dan likely to escape Comm Games grilling
Premier Daniel Andrews and his deputy, Jacinta Allan, are not required to appear before the inquiry into the Commonwealth Games axing.
TikTok could be banned in Australia due to security fears
Foreign-owned social media platforms, including TikTok, have been put on notice as part of a push to counter interference from authoritarian regimes.
Beer drinkers hit with ‘out of control’ tax hike
Pubs are warning they will have to pass on the latest increase to customers. This is how much tax you’ll pay on a pint.
Van keeps Senate guessing on possible return date
Victorian Senator David Van — who missed the last parliament sitting week after three women made sexual harassment claims against him — has not revealed when he plans to return.
Senator accused of touching another woman’s bottom
Victorian Senator David Van’s return to parliament is in doubt amid fresh allegations from a woman who alleges he was “predatory” and squeezed her bottom multiple times.
Sports minister refuses to back future of Comm Games
Federal Sports Minister Anika Wells has pointedly declined to back in the future of the Commonwealth Games, saying she is focused on “other major events”.
Chalmers says he was kept in dark over Games’ cost blowout
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he was not made aware of the new $7bn price tag for the Commonwealth Games before the Andrews government announced it was axing the event.
$50m on office upgrades but desks remain empty
The Albanese government is under fire for the huge cost of office refurbishments for public servants, who will now have new rights to permanently work from home.
Urgent care clinics shutting doors early in health fail
Some of Victoria’s ‘extended hours’ medical centres are operating reduced hours, despite Anthony Albanese’s election promise.
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