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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

Uncle charged with Saif Jouda's murder

A Sydney man has faced court accused of the shooting murder of his 23-year-old nephew Saif Jouda. Saif Jouda, described as an upstanding citizen, had only just moved from Palestine to Sydney, and was planning to marry his fiance when he was shot ... >> view original

Plea for info on self confessed serial killer

Former HMAS Geelong crew member Richard Edward Dorrough confessed to murdering three people in a suicide note found after his August 2014 death, the West Australian reported on Saturday. 'We are seeking public assistance regarding Dorrough's ... >> view original

Four men charged over alleged rape of friend with beer bottle

Four men have been charged over the alleged Australia Day rape of a male friend with a beer bottle, which was only reportedly discovered by the victim when video was uploaded online. The assault allegedly occurred after the 19-year-old victim passed ... >> view original

Salvation Army says sorry for years of sex abuse

The head of the Salvation Army in Australia has apologised to every victim of sexual abuse who suffered while living at several boys homes run by the organisation between 1897 and 1990, admitting they were profoundly let down. Speaking at a hearing of ... >> view original

Tasmanian anti-Islam rally a flop

An anti-Islam group has been outnumbered by an anti-racism group during rival rallies in Hobart. Police were out in force and formed a line between the protestors at the Franklin Square in the city centre. The anti-Islam United Patriots Front had ... >> view original

Malcolm Turnbull faces his toughest crowd at NSW Liberal Party State Council

Newly minted Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull faced his toughest audience in his address to the NSW Liberal Party State Council on Saturday. Partisan crowds are usually a lovely opportunity for politicians to preach to the converted, but this lot were ... >> view original

Blood on the front pathway of a neighbour's house at Redbank Plains.

ONE person is fighting for life while the other is undergoing surgery following an attack in Redbank Plains last night. A 54-year-old woman is currently in a critical condition at the Princess Alexandra hospital. Acting Senior Sergeant Craig Marshall ... >> view original

Six charged after Melbourne west raids nab drugs, counterfeit money

Six arrested in Vic after arms, drugs findThe Australian (blog) >> view original

Cyclist killed in collision with car at South Australia intersection

A man has died after his bicycle collided with a car at an intersection in South Australia this morning. Police said the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene in Springton. Emergency services had been called to the intersection of Williamstown and ... >> view original