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Tech giants have pledged to work with governments and each other to combat the threat of violent extremism on the internet.
More Roundup cancer compo
A US jury has ordered Monsanto to pay $US2 billion ($2.8b) to a couple who contracted cancer after using the commonly used weedkiller, Roundup.
'Trust' measures slammed
Australian scientists say the internet’s ‘trustability’ protocols are severely broken.
Kids seen in adult cells
Concern has been raised about children being “held like caged animals” in police watch houses ...
Prison effectiveness questioned
A new study suggests prison sentences do not significantly reduce rates of future violent crime.
Safety urged on poll day
The Food Safety Information Council has some tips for keeping democracy sausages safe this weekend.
Antiobiotic use drops
New stats show a drop in antibiotic use for the first time in decades, but overuse still persists.
Defence charged over death
The Department of Defence has been charged over the death of a soldier killed in a live fire training exercise.
'Scope creep' surveillance warning
Reports say police face-matching software used during the Commonwealth Games was rushed and ineffective.
F-35s face corrosion risk
A new report warns of a corrosion risk for Australia’s fleet of Joint Strike Fighter jets.
Hospital bullying costs counted
SA taxpayers have paid almost $20 million for bullying, harassment and fatigue at state hospitals.
Palm Island water issues return
Residents of Palm Island off North Queensland have been told not to drink their tap water.
States push for silicosis fix
Authorities are responding to the growing silicosis issue in the stone industry.
Dogs make some swallow drugs
Research suggests drug detection dogs increase the risk of unsafe drug practices.
Uber faces class action
The taxi industry has launched a class action alleging that Uber operated illegally in Australia.
Ambos alert to ramping danger
Ambulance ramping in Tasmania is causing “widespread and undeniable psychological injury”, paramedics say.
Lockdown response to prison strikes
Queensland prison officers are striking after wage negotiations broke down.
Booze ads back brands
Alcohol advertising in sport can have long-term effects on drinking attitudes, according to a new study.
Local drug alerts fall short
Experts suggest Australians are being kept in the dark about new risks of medicines.