Thousands of dental patients in Sydney urged to undergo hepatitis, HIV testing over clinic hygiene breaches

Sydney : Up to 12,000 people have been urged to undergo testing for HIV and hepatitis after health officials confirmed four Sydney dental clinics are under investigation for poor hygiene practices. It has been revealed that two senior dentists have been suspended and a further 12 are under investigation over a number of breaches involving […]

Australian Border Force commissioner says operational matters won’t be discussed publicly

Perth : The commissioner of Australia’s newly created Border Force says details of the agency’s “operational matters” will not be discussed publicly. The agency — which merges the frontline functions of Customs and Immigration — officially begins today.It will be responsible for immigration security at Australia’s air and sea ports and will also patrol Australia’s […]

Don’t worry, Australia isn’t facing a Greek tragedy

Sydney : After some pretty dumb comparisons between Australia and Greece, it’s worth noting that rather than suggest austerity here, the IMF thinks we might be trying to hit surplus too soon, writes Greg Jericho.The past week has seen the International Monetary Fund fighting with Greece over the repayments of its debt. It brought back […]

PM stands by department head over comments China ‘not willing or able to play serious global leadership role’

Sydney : Prime Minister Tony Abbott denies that comments on China being unable to play a serious global leadership role by the head of his own department are provocative.Michael Thawley, Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, expressed frank views at a forum at the Australian National University (ANU) yesterday.”[China is] not willing […]