National News

Health THE Federal Government has taken a swipe at Queensland Health over its handling of the closure of the Halwyn Centre for the severely disabled.

Crime A VETERAN barrister facing disciplinary charges has copped a strong serve from a judge, who has accused him of insulting the intelligence of tribunal members.

Rugby League BRONCOS prodigy Payne Haas has been hit with a four-match suspension after the young tyro refused to cooperate with an NRL Integrity Unit investigation.

Health AN elderly woman was forced to wait eight hours in an ambulance in what paramedics have described as the worst case of ramping ever seen in South Australia.

Pets & Animals PATAPOUF the puppy had only been in his home for a few weeks when he nearly became a carpet python’s breakfast.

Crime QUEENSLAND barrister Sam Di Carlo will be tried for money laundering and offering a mayor profits in return for support for a property development.

Crime A MAN charged with attacking a paramedic after passing out at a wedding has been gifted a get of jail free card in a controversial plea deal.