Tasmanian tigers hunted to extinction over a false livestock threat

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SA health system in steep decline as ambulance ramping hits record high

A review found SA's health system worsened from 2022 to 2026. Ambulance ramping reached a record 5,891 hours in August.

Why it mattersRamping delays mean ambulances cannot respond quickly to new emergencies. This puts patients at risk. The review suggests ramping would only be manageable if reduced to pre-COVID levels. That means under 2,000 hours per month.

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Child dies from scurvy in rare Australian case

Connor's vitamin C level was less than 1 micromoles per litre. Normal is 20 to 120. The coroner found this deficiency most likely caused his death.