Foreign doctors from three countries fast-tracked to treat Aussie patients
Australia expedites foreign doctor entry from UK/Ireland/NZ via AHPRA, bypassing some assessments. RACGP raises safety concerns; government insists on standards.
Australia expedites foreign doctor entry from UK/Ireland/NZ via AHPRA, bypassing some assessments. RACGP raises safety concerns; government insists on standards.
Qantas flight to NZ returned to Sydney due to cabin odor. 144 passengers safe, one crew checked at hospital. Aircraft will be inspected. Passengers rebooked.
Asian elephant Burma arrived in Adelaide from Auckland after a 34-year stay. She'll join other elephants at Monarto Safari Park after quarantine.
NZ mountain, Taranaki Maunga, is now a legal "person," granting it rights like a human. This compensates Māori for past injustices and ensures conservation.
Raoul Wallenberg saved Jews in WWII Hungary but disappeared after Soviet arrest. US death penalty resumed with Gary Gilmore's execution. Hawaii's Queen was ousted.
Russia's record $126B defense budget, 32.5% of spending, fuels Ukraine war. Spending may slightly decrease after '25, despite support from North Korea.
