Stories from Australia

The Northern Territory's only youth mental health inpatient ward failed to meet 16 national safety standards. Documents obtained under Freedom of Information laws revealed the failures. The facility's safety standards were not met, and upgrades made since 2024 were insufficient. The source did not answer whether the facility's safety standards were met. Regulatory action may follow. This failure indicates potential risks to patients within the facility. The commissioner stated that the ward has not been allocated sufficient resources.

Quantum computing firm Diraq has appointed a new president. The company is a key player in the quantum technology sector. The new president brings extensive experience to the role.

Three teenage girls were injured after a stolen car they were traveling in crashed into a house in Marsden, south of Brisbane. Several youths have been injured following a crash involving a stolen car in Queensland. The condition of the injured youths has not been fully detailed. Several youths were injured when a stolen car crashed in Queensland, Australia. The number of individuals involved and the severity of their injuries were not immediately specified. The exact number of injured and the severity of their conditions are not yet known. Emergency services attended the scene. The circumstances of the crash are under investigation by local authorities.

Brisbane's newest public hospital will not perform abortions or provide patients with contraception due to religious objections. This decision impacts reproductive healthcare access in the region.

A Federal Court has approved Rio Tinto's buyout of ERA shares. The decision allows Rio Tinto to proceed with its acquisition. This decision allows Rio Tinto to acquire the remaining shares of Energy Resources of Australia. The decision was made on Monday, paving the way for the acquisition. The deal, valued at approximately $1.1 billion, will see Rio Tinto take full ownership of ERA. The deal allows Rio Tinto to fully own ERA, a uranium mining company. This move consolidates Rio Tinto's control over ERA's assets. The decision allows Rio Tinto to increase its ownership stake in the Ranger uranium mine. This decision finalizes the acquisition and impacts the company's ownership structure.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved mining giant Rio Tinto's application for the compulsory acquisition of ERA shares. This decision allows Rio Tinto to proceed with the buyout. This decision finalizes the acquisition, consolidating ownership of the Ranger uranium mine.

Richard Scolly, a pioneering medical researcher, has died. He was known for his work in melanoma research and received the King's Birthday honor. The source confirmed the death and age. He bravely fought Millenoma, experimenting with treatments. He passed away on the Central Coast. His passing was announced by the University of Sydney. He dedicated his working life to striving to cure cancer, particularly melanoma patients. He was recognized for his contributions to survival rate research. Skullia was born in Tasmania and his work was recognized internationally. The announcement was made during a broadcast discussing his legacy. Skullia's research focused on largely curable and inspiring diseases.

His team discovered that immunotherapy works better when a combination of drugs is used. He was recognized for his contributions to melanoma research.

A new survey indicates that 23 percent of Australians use ride-sharing or taxi services, which is higher than anticipated. This usage is equivalent to approximately 4.9 million people. Ride-sharing and taxi usage in Australia has been higher than anticipated.

A survey of one thousand taxi and rideshare drivers found that three percent of Australians earn less than expected.