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Thousands of identifiable NT patient health files sent to overseas-based software vendor in government data breach

A data "incident" report, obtained by the ABC through freedom of information, reveals the NT Government breached the privacy of thousands of public health patients.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Reports of 'sextortion' triple in first quarter of 2023, with young men most at risk

Reports of "sextortion" to the eSafety Commissioner triple in the first quarter of 2023, with victims most likely to be young men.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly ramming police in stolen truck near Toowoomba

Police allege two detectives were trapped between the truck and a police car before being thrown across the bonnet and onto the road.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

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Big changes planned for growing Adelaide skyline, but finding tradies a major concern

Construction industry bodies are warning thousands of workers will be needed to meet demand across the state.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Respected NT pastoralist Colin Brett, who helped lead live export class action, dies aged 83

Colin Brett's family led a class action against the federal government's 2011 live export ban. Industry figures say Mr Brett leaves a "tremendous legacy".

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Ron DeSantis confirms US presidential run, rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to prison, and Google celebrates The Big Mango's birthday — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Landcare group fights to stop Tasmanian giant freshwater crayfish becoming roadkill

The endangered Tasmanian crustacean risks becoming roadkill when it chooses to climb creek banks instead of taking a safer path through culverts, puzzling observers.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

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The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey outshines seasoned co-stars Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem in remake lost at sea

Making her feature film debut, 23-year-old pop star Halle Bailey is the face of Ariel for a new generation and her performance easily outshines her seasoned co-stars.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Celebrating 100 years since the first 24 Hours of Le Mans

This week marks a century since the first 24 Hours of Le Mans was held. From great feats of driving to fatal accidents killing dozens, the cultural icon has a storied history.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Struggling with mental health after COVID lockdowns, Simone found help in her community

Like many Australians, Simone Erdedi became depressed and anxious during COVID-19 lockdowns. With help from her community, she's back to thriving and ready to empower others.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Queensland government refuses to pay $2.7 million payout to Gold Coast mortgage fraud victims

Lawyers for the state have lodged an appeal against a monetary order made earlier this year, arguing the judge who approved the $2.7 million payout got it wrong.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

The suprising locations in Australia where snow has fallen outside the Alps

Some surprising locations outside the Australian Alps have seen snow, but stories of falls in our major cities might actually be white lies, writes the ABC's meteorologist Tom Saunders.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

When fearful migrant workers are exploited, all Australians cop lower wages, advocates warn

When migrant workers get exploited, all Australians pay the price with potentially lower wages. The federal government is looking to reform visa rules to make it easier for vulnerable migrants to speak out.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

NAB apologises after seizing funds of customer it identified as a money mule

Mojib Rahman went from scam victim to "money mule", as he tried to recover his lost funds. Now his bank has apologised for the way it handled his case.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

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Tonga volcano eruption created 'super plasma bubble' in atmosphere, disrupting precise GPS

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption last year was so powerful it created a "super plasma bubble" in the upper atmosphere over northern Australia, likely disrupting precise GPS for hours.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Billions in extra aged care funding welcomed, but is it enough to save sector from financial instability?

Australia's aged care sector has long struggled with employee retention. But unstable revenue, COVID, inflation and reforms are other crises that are bleeding the industry dry.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Australian Classification Board to offer expanded consumer advice for movie ratings

Australia's classification board will now be able to advise movie-goers about a much wider range of content, from very mild slapstick violence to mental health themes to strong animal cruelty.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Helen Holland, the woman hit in London by police motorcycle escorting Duchess of Edinburgh, dies

An elderly woman who was struck two weeks ago by a police motorcycle escorting Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh in London, dies.

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ABC News · May 24, 2023

Clare Nowland, 95-year-old woman tasered at Cooma nursing home, dies in hospital

Clare Nowland fell and fractured her skull after she was tasered by police during an incident at a Cooma nursing home last week.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Senators Malarndirri McCarthy and Lidia Thorpe clash over 'black money' funding NT police initiatives

Labor frontbencher Malarndirri McCarthy calls a fellow Indigenous senator a "disgrace to your people" in a fiery exchange about funding for First Nations initiatives at Senate estimates.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

AFP investigating former PwC executive over using confidential Treasury information

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) launches a criminal investigation into a former executive of consulting firm PwC, after he used confidential Treasury information to benefit the firm's client base.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Charges laid against police officer accused of tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland

A police officer who is accused of discharging a taser on a 95-year-old woman at a Cooma aged care centre is charged over the incident.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Income of 850 opal miners in doubt after government admin error invalidates mining licences

Hundreds of opal miners in western New South Wales have had their "livelihoods cut off" after the discovery of a government administrative error rendered their licences invalid.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

ABC executive wants to work with other media companies to stamp out racist abuse of staff

ABC executives have indicated they want to work with other media platforms to try and tackle racist abuse of their staff.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Royal Adelaide Hospital operating at 'crisis' levels as patient demand exceeds available beds

South Australia's biggest public hospital is operating above its official capacity, with staff told to delay non-urgent tasks as they struggle to deal with an influx of patients leading into winter.

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