An ophthalmologist has filmed the shocking moment she pulled 23 'lost' contact lenses out of a woman's eye. WARNING - DISTURBING IMAGES.

US stocks ended sharply higher on Thursday as investors pulled back from bearish bets after a disappointing consumer prices report and as technical support helped drive a rebound.Energy and financials led gains among S&P; sectors.

A group of 32 police officers from the Solomon Islands has flown to China to train in policing techniques and improve their understanding of Chinese culture, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force says in a statement.China has provided public order management training to police in the Solomon Islands since the two countries signed a security pact in April, an agreement that alarmed the United States and its allies including Australia, which traditionally provided policing support.

Consultation over a decision to remove health staff from a remote Northern Territory community, soon before a policeman shot dead an Indigenous teenager, was wholly inadequate, an inquest has been told.A government report prompted by the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker during a bungled arrest in 2019, found the decision to withdraw clinic staff from Yuendumu followed consultation with the wider community, police and Aboriginal staff.

Brittany Higgins has returned to the witness box to continue giving evidence at the trial of the man she accuses of raping her inside Parliament House.Her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann is being tried by the ACT Supreme Court, charged with sexual intercourse without consent.

More than 400,000 low-paid Australian workers will see a boost to their pay slips after a major decision by the industrial umpire.Affected full-time workers will receive an extra $40 a week after the Fair Work Commission increased the minimum wage and some associated industrial awards.

Doctors say they are struggling for resources to treat the huge numbers of Australians suffering from long Covid. Find out more.

The local share market has finished almost exactly where it began, with gains by the big banks balanced by losses in the mining and energy sectors ahead of the release of further monthly US inflation data.The benchmark S&P;/ASX200 index on Wednesday finished up 2.

North Korea has fired an unidentified ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military says, the latest in a series of launches by the nuclear armed country.A statement from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) gave no further details.

Predicting a child's height will be more accurate than ever before with a new study led by Australian scientists that uncovered important genetic information.Dr Loic Yengo and Professor Peter Visscher from UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience have worked with 600 researchers, including from Harvard University and Osaka University, in one of the largest-ever genome-wide studies published in the respected journal Nature.

An independent monitor has been appointed to oversee the operation of Perth's casino as Crown Resorts works to establish its suitability to hold a casino licence.The appointment follows a royal commission into the WA casino's operations which recommended a two-year remediation plan.

The homeowner has taken steps to protect the property against the heavy rain set to lash the state.Credit: TikTok/heresbruceeyy

Mystery surrounds the coloured feathers of the native bird as some fear the cockatoo is being harmed. Find out why.

A war of words has erupted between environmental group Greenpeace and Australia's leading car manufacturer after heated comments about electric vehicles at a Sydney event.Toyota Australia sales and marketing vice-president Sean Hanley told attendees at a car launch the company did not oppose "battery electric vehicles" but disagreed with current proposals about "how and when you get there".

A fight between two men broke out on a late-night Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Brisbane on Tuesday. Credit: Nine News

Federal regulators can temporarily ban unregistered Queensland health practitioners and warn the public when practitioners are being probed or punished.Queensland on Thursday became the first state to pass laws that give commonwealth watchdogs more power to regulate health professionals registered with the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.

A comedian has slammed the Melbourne rollercoaster victim as having the 'worst luck possible' in a controversial new clip. Credit: YouTube/Anthony Jeselnik

China's leader is about to do something not seen in nearly three decades – and that could spell danger for the west.

India's growing economy and ambitions to become an electric vehicle manufacturing powerhouse could be supported by Australian critical minerals.Australian trade negotiator Frances Lisson said there was no expectation India's demand for fossil fuels would dramatically increase in a new trade between the countries, in light of the transition to renewable energy.

A man has faced an ethical question after finding a wallet with stacks of cash inside – but it led to a very enriching exchange.

A push to make smacking your child a criminal offence in Australia has parents up in arms – including Today host Karl Stefanovic, who didn’t hold back when discussing the topic on his show. Source: Channel 9