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Nurse attended escape room, began intimate relationship with patient
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found a mental health nurse guilty of professional misconduct after she was observed hugging and kissing a patient. Source link
Breaking: Nine centimetre hail hits south-east Queensland with more storms forecast
Roofs and windscreens have been damaged as nine centimetre giant hail hits parts of Queensland’s south-east. Source link
Australia criticises 'lost opportunity' for strengthened Antarctic conservation
The Australian government says it’s “disappointed” after an international conservation meeting in Hobart failed to reach agreement on improved protection measures in Antarctica. Source link
Monkey escape in Mississippi uncovers secretive world of animal research
A truck carrying 21 research monkeys overturned in Mississippi, spilling wooden crates labelled “live monkeys” into the tall grass near the highway. Source link
Japan looks to hire bear hunters after record number of attacks
In the past six months, there have been four times the number of people killed by bears compared with last year, and the Japanese government wants to hire hunters to help cull the animals. Source link
South Africa criticises US refugee policy prioritising white Afrikaner minority
On Thursday, the Trump administration announced its refugee policy would prioritise admitting Afrikaners, South Africa’s white minority group. Source link
Mass killings reported in militia attack on Darfur hospital in Sudan
The World Health Organization says the attack this week involved gunmen striking in several waves, abducting doctors and nurses, gunning down staff, patients and people sheltering there. Source link
'You will get yours': Liam Gallagher incensed by fan's flare at Melbourne Oasis concert
A flare let off by a crowd member at the first of three Melbourne Oasis concerts has angered the band’s co-founder Liam Gallagher, sparking an expletive-laden post. Source link
Esports expand rural students' chance for professional career
Too much gaming time can be considered problematic. But, for these kids, it represents camaraderie, competition and the possibility of a future career. Source link
Scientists work to unravel mystery tick illness hitting Australians
Thousands of Australians report suffering debilitating chronic symptoms after getting a tick bite. But their illness — and the cause of it — is still not well understood. Source link