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Claims of no ‘catastrophic' flood plan for Lismore despite decades-old warning

The SES is accused of failing to plan for a “catastrophic” flood despite decades-old research warning that such a disaster in Lismore was probable.
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Airport mayhem ahead of holidays

2 minutes ago | Sydney Morning Herald

Australia's airports are braced for mayhem on the last day of term, with winter school holidays to begin.
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New gang task force for Victoria

2 minutes ago | Sydney Morning Herald

Victoria Police will establish a new-look task force to crack down on gang crime in the state.
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National weather forecast for Friday July 1

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Train strike to continue today

14 minutes ago | Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney train strike will continue today despite a backflip by the NSW government.
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Without Roe v. Wade, U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates May Get Even Worse

2 hours ago | Time

The United States is a surprisingly dangerous place to be pregnant. The U.S. maternal mortality rate -nearly 24 deaths per 100,000 live births, as of 2020-is far higher than in...
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Poll suggests parents must be 'more diligent' in keeping kids safe from fireworks

2 hours ago | Healio

Some parents may be lax on safety precautions for the staples of Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks and sparklers, according to a national poll. The year 2020 saw 15,600 ED...
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New survey shows reporters and journalists think more highly of themselves than readers

3 hours ago | Natural News

The vast majority of Americans simply don't trust the media and that has been a well-established fact for years. The reason is clear: The ‘mainstream media' is a propaganda...
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Women lawyers outnumber men in NSW but earn less at every age

4 hours ago | Sydney Morning Herald | 2 articles

Thirteen per cent of female solicitors aged between 35 and 39 reported earning more than $250,000, compared with 19 per cent of men.
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$2.1 billion Guardian-class patrol boats for Pacific island nations have major flaws

5 hours ago | Sydney Morning Herald

The fleet of patrol boats has been plagued by design flaws, including carbon monoxide leaks, throwing into question whether the vessels can remain at sea.
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High Rate of Undiagnosed Major Risk Factors in Ischemic Stroke

Almost two thirds of patients with acute ischemic stroke have at least one undiagnosed major risk factor, new research shows. Medscape Medical News Read more ...

Abortion Opponents Don't Want Patients Crossing State Lines

"Just because you jump across a state line doesn't mean your home state doesn't have jurisdiction." WebMD Health News Read more ...

Fauci Says He Had Paxlovid Rebound, Worse Symptoms

The symptoms that he had after he completed the treatment were more severe than those he had at first from the coronavirus. WebMD Health News Read more ...

Fireworks-Related Injuries Up 25% Over Last 15 Years: CPSC

The commission said in the report released on Wednesday that fireworks-related injuries have seen a 'significant upward trend' over the past 15 years, increasing by 25% since... Read more ...

Medication Use and Diagnostic Updates in Geriatric Care

An expert provides perspective on the most discussed topics at the 2022 American Geriatrics Society annual scientific meeting. Medscape Internal Medicine Read more ...

Prevalence of asthma elevated in competitive cross-country skiers

The prevalence of non-allergic asthma was elevated among successful competitive cross-country skiers compared with the general population due to their intensive training... Read more ...

Train strike to continue today

The Sydney train strike will continue today despite a backflip by the NSW government. Read more ...

Sleeve gastrectomy linked to changes in sex steroids, bone markers in...

Reductions in bone mineral density in adolescents with obesity who undergo sleeve gastrectomy are associated with changes in sex hormones, sclerostin and enteric peptides... Read more ...

Brain MRI surveillance needed for TKI-treated ALK or ROS1-positive NSCLC

CHICAGO - Retrospective data showed how common central nervous system metastases are among patients with non-small cell lung cancer and ALK or ROS1 alterations who have been... Read more ...

Canada official warns of possible COVID resurgence ahead

Canada's chief public health officer is warning of a possible COVID-19 resurgence in the fall and winter Read more ...