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Ballarat hospital emergency department fails to meet wait time targets report ...

Ballarat hospital has failed to meet statewide benchmarks, with a third of non-urgent patients waiting beyond the recommended time to be seen. Ballarat Health's annual report has revealed more than 51,000 patients were admitted to the emergency ... >> view original

Health and Community Services Union wants Ballarat hospital to face bullying ...

One of Victoria's peak health unions has called on the state's auditor-general to investigate Ballarat hospital, amid claims it is fostering a culture of bullying and harassment. Victoria's auditor-general will hand down a report in December, outlining ... >> view original

Google Australia's holding company changes to Alphabet

Details of the change were officially published by regulatory authorities today, signed by Google Australia director John Elliot Howell. The change was effective in Australia from 2 October, nearly two months after Alphabet was first announced. The ... >> view original

VW cars could make you sick: lawyer

Volkswagen drivers resisting the call to take their cars back to the dealer need to consider more than their car's performance – they need to consider their own health, says the lawyer leading a proposed class action against the company. The warning ... >> view original

Xperia Z5: Sony announces Australian launch details for trio of flagship phones

Sony has announced that two of its new flagship phones — the Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact — will be launching in Australia next week, with the bigger Xperia Z5 Premium following in November. The Compact sports a 4.6-inch, 720p screen while the ... >> view original

New fines for endangering SA cyclists

Motorists must leave a gap of at least a metre when passing cyclists in zones of up to 60km/h in an effort to reduce accidents, Transport Minister Stephen Mullighan says. When the speed limit's 60km/h or more, drivers must leave a 1.5 metre gap. They ... >> view original

LittleBits Impulse DIY Attitude on Kids With Their new Invention Kit

LittleBits just released a series of kits for kids to explore their intuitive and inventive side. The kit will let them build fully-functional gadgets, improving their abilities and inspiring them to create things on their own. The LittleBits “Gizmos ... >> view original

Street Fighter V's Matsuda Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Vixen Laura Gets Official

Laura, a brand new character, is a Brazilian fighter who seems to really enjoy tenderising Ken. The official blog post explains, “As the next heir of the famed Matsuda Jiu-Jitsu fighting style, Laura is constantly looking for strong opponents around ... >> view original

Great Barrier Reef: Weather and 'the blob' puts reef in danger

THE Great Barrier Reef is in imminent danger from a worldwide weather pattern threatening to destroy coral masses. Record warm Pacific Ocean temperatures have spiked due to a combination of climate change, El Nino weather effects and a warm and ... >> view original

Early heat breaks records in southern Aus

THE record-breaking early heatwave sweeping southern Australia has caused rampant bushfires in several states and warnings about a dangerous summer ahead. THE heat was accompanied by strong winds and low humidity, with the Bureau of ... >> view original