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After the alleged attack on Helen Haines, MPs have revealed they have been shelling out thousands of dollars to improve their security amid rising concerns over threats facing elected officials.

As we continue our Duty of care investigation, former child detainees have come forward to describe the systemic nature of physical and sexual abuse they allege they suffered within the youth detention system.

Exclusive | Former detainees have alleged a system of state detention in which children – disproportionately of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds – were left vulnerable to abuse .

MPs’ safety | Security agencies will review safety precautions for MPs’ homes and offices after numerous federal politicians reported they are worried about widening threats after the alleged attack on Helen Haines.

The independent MP has lost both her legs but remains in a stable condition in hospital, her husband has said.

Allergy, or not? | The latest evidence shows up to 90% of those reporting a penicillin allergy in Australia do not have one , prompting a change in guidelines in a bid to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Animals in research | More than 1 million mice and nearly 47,000 rats are used in scientific research in Australia annually, according to the first ever nationwide count described as “an overdue first step”.

Grogonomics | Yes, oil prices are going up, but let’s not pretend companies importing the oil are struggling.

No, they are passing on the costs and then some, Greg Jericho writes.

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