Premier Roger Cook denies low supply of IV fluids, while AMA WA warns against hospitals cutting back on products

The Western Australian Medical Association is at odds with the state government over its claim that hospitals have enough intravenous fluids, even though the state's main children's hospital issued a directive this week to conserve the vital fluids. Michael Page, president of the Australian Medical Association WA, expressed concern that some hospitals were having to … Read more

Finance Minister Jim Chalmers warns: Falling iron ore prices could hurt the Australian economy

Falling iron ore prices and the weakening Chinese steel industry could cause three billion dollars in damage to the Australian economy, warns Finance Minister Jim Chalmers. With iron ore prices closing at USD 81.80/tonne on Thursday, the global commodity price is below the price forecast at the time of the budget announcement, according to the … Read more

Wallabies captain Allan Alaalatoa warns scrummer ahead of return match against South Africa

Wallabies captain Allan Alaalatoa is aiming for an improved performance in the scrum against South Africa at Optus Stadium, but is concerned about the depth of forwards available to the Springboks. The Brumbies prop hopes parity in the scrum can lead to an improved overall performance after the Wallabies licked their wounds following last weekend's … Read more