Red tape holding back overseas workers from gaining Australian visas will be slashed to accelerate the recruitment of a world leading defence workforce, as Anthony Albanese makes an urgent call to arms for our brightest young minds to help protect the nation.

PROPOSED merger of the University of Adelaide with UniSA presents an “unique opportunity” to transform education within SA and the nation, say their chancellors.

A 24-year-old woman – described by one of her nurses as the “sickest person in Adelaide” when she arrived at emergency – will have her foot amputated after catching Covid in Bali.

A NEW 18-minute blood test could ultimately be used to clear players of concussion without the need for a 12-day absence from the game.