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Hospital wait for cancer treatment and surgery worse off at start of year - report
Wait times for cancer treatment, specialist appointments and surgery all got worse in the first three months of the year.

Panthers part ways with Taylan May after confidential settlement
After a series of off-field dramas, 22-year-old centre Taylan May has played his last game for the three-time premiers.

May leaves Panthers amid assault charges
Taylan May is leaving the Penrith Panthers as he fights allegations of domestic violence and stalking.

Head start: the psychology of competing at the Olympics
The Olympic Games are unique - and so are is the pressure that come with racing in them. Not everyone finds a way to handle it.

Batter to boat-rocker … and neither Khawaja nor Dutton will back down
As a breed, Australian cricketers are generally on the conservative side of things, but the softly spoken opener has shattered the convention.

Key partner withdraws support from Nepal's government to join new coalition

Concern over reports of Orban planning Moscow trip

South Korean opposition party leader's photo altered to show him with 'boycott Japan' banner

Auckland aunt Loasi Latu granted visa after deportation battle
Loasi Latu and her husband have lived in New Zealand for decades as overstayers and were told they had to leave.

Police speaking to two people over death of 4-year-old Alestra Kepa-Hati
The toddler died in 2015 but her death was unexplained.

Abuse survivor says nine months at Epuni Boys’ Home ‘basically ruined my life’
As the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care delivers its findings to the governor-general, a survivor of abuse is busy using his experience to help others.

Jail for man found with over a million child exploitation images
The material found on the man’s computer was ‘the worst that you can get from any part of the internet’, a court heard.

Fritz tells rival to 'have a nice flight home'
Both players got into a bit of a back-and-forth at the net after the 13th-seeded American's victory.

Verstappen, Norris collision ignites Austrian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris collided with seven laps remaining of the Austrian Grand Prix, ruining both of their chances at victory.

Five burning questions for Wallabies v Wales
A new-look Wallabies take on Wales on Saturday in their first match since the World Cup disaster, and there is no shortage of talking points.

Darren Weir handed two-year ban over the use of jiggers
Disgraced trainer Darren Weir has been handed a further two-year disqualification for the use of a jigger on three racehorses in 2018.

The first team to stem the tide of tries will emerge victorious
NRL coaches can be forgiven for feeling like King Canute when it comes to repelling attack.

From mowing the field to Wallabies captain
Tim Horan spent time with Liam Wright when he was mowing the pitch at his local rugby club earlier this season.

Infinigate Group invests in Wavelink to expand into ANZ market
Infinigate has invested in Wavelink, securing a majority stake and cementing its entry into the ANZ market while enabling Wavelink to operate autonomously.

Nigel Farage hails results as Reform UK wins first seat as Anderson returns as MP
The ex-Tory defected to Reform in March but it is the first time the party has won a seat at the ballot box.

Progress being made on cutting passport wait times
The government says passport wait times are reducing following changes to the new online application system.

Police home in on two ‘people of interest’ in 2015 child death investigation
Four-year-old Alestra Kepa-Hati died in October 2015. Now, almost 10 years later, police are speaking to two “people of interest’ in relation to her death.

Hope Bypass priority for Nelson defended
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith has defended advocating for the Hope Bypass ahead of Rocks Rd.