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Abortion access still a lottery for the disadvantaged

Abortion access still a lottery for the disadvantaged

When it comes to abortion access, Victorians face a 'postcode lottery' with those in disadvantaged and regional areas confronting barriers to the service.

Push for urgent delivery of support for midwives crisis

Push for urgent delivery of support for midwives crisis

Push for urgent delivery of support for midwives crisis

Push for urgent delivery of support for midwives crisis

More than a third of midwives around the nation are considering quitting the profession and graduate numbers need to be boosted, a survey has found.

'No plans' to unwind abortion under federal coalition

'No plans' to unwind abortion under federal coalition

'No plans' to unwind abortion under federal coalition

'No plans' to unwind abortion under federal coalition

Debate over pregnancy termination is raging in Queensland but an opposition senator says the federal coalition won't restrict access to abortion.

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Reducing child, teen obesity can save $7b health costs

Reducing child, teen obesity can save $7b health costs

Reducing the rate of overweight and obesity in Australian kids and teenagers by five per cent could save them more than $7 billion in lifelong health costs.

Daughter's death fuels brain cancer researcher's work

Daughter's death fuels brain cancer researcher's work

Cancer researcher Matt Dun lost his daughter to an aggressive brain tumour and is determined to ensure others do not have to feel his anguish.

Parents, carers shielded from 'shady' baby formula ads

Parents, carers shielded from 'shady' baby formula ads

The federal government will establish a mandatory code of conduct to oversee the way baby formula products are advertised in Australia.

Mpox cases in Australia surge past 1000

Mpox cases in Australia surge past 1000

As the number of mpox cases in Australia climbs to the highest numbers yet, Victoria's chief health officer has warned that anyone can be affected.

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Taxpayers are topping up health fund profits: analysis

Taxpayers are topping up health fund profits: analysis

Taxpayers are topping up health fund profits: analysis

Taxpayers are topping up health fund profits: analysis

Major health insurers have been accused of expecting NSW hospitals to subsidise their record profits amid a stand-off over who foots hospital bills.

Workplace hearing damage impacting one in 10 Aussies

Workplace hearing damage impacting one in 10 Aussies

Workplace hearing damage impacting one in 10 Aussies

Workplace hearing damage impacting one in 10 Aussies

Hearing loss, both inside and outside of work, is impacting a significant number of Australians, a survey has revealed.

Aged care providers sound alarm on their own future

Aged care providers sound alarm on their own future

Aged care providers sound alarm on their own future

Aged care providers sound alarm on their own future

Half of residential aged care providers say they are losing money, as the industry raised concerns about how it'll cope with Australia's ageing population.

'Invisible, sidelined': landmark count for fatal cancer

'Invisible, sidelined': landmark count for fatal cancer

'Invisible, sidelined': landmark count for fatal cancer

'Invisible, sidelined': landmark count for fatal cancer

People with metastatic breast cancer often feel invisible but world-leading research to understand its prevalence could mean better support.

Insurers warn of bill shock from hospital pay demand

Insurers warn of bill shock from hospital pay demand

Insurers warn of bill shock from hospital pay demand

Insurers warn of bill shock from hospital pay demand

NSW officials are demanding private health insurers pay full freight for public hospital stays, suggesting taxpayers are being asked to provide a huge subsidy.

'Wonderful move': foreign GPs fast-tracked to plug gap

'Wonderful move': foreign GPs fast-tracked to plug gap

'Wonderful move': foreign GPs fast-tracked to plug gap

'Wonderful move': foreign GPs fast-tracked to plug gap

Qualified doctors from Ireland, New Zealand and the UK will be able to see Australian patients sooner after the regulator eased registration hurdles.

More adult vaccines could unlock $1.1bn for economy

More adult vaccines could unlock $1.1bn for economy

More adult vaccines could unlock $1.1bn for economy

More adult vaccines could unlock $1.1bn for economy

By raising its level of adult immunisation to the same rate for children, Australia could unlock huge economic benefits, researchers say.

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Action needed as Australia's dementia deaths surge

Dementia Australia says urgent preventative action is needed to tackle the incurable disease, the second-highest cause of death in the nation in 2023.

Many young people struggle to work due to mental health

Only one in two young people feel confident in succeeding in their future career aspirations due to poor mental health, a survey shows.

The 'bone explosion' that shattered an Olympic champion

Two-thirds of Australians aged over 50 have poor bone health and even Olympic gold medallists such as Sally Pearson aren't immune to severe bone injuries.

Not child's play: parents' mental health fears for kids

The majority of Australian parents and close family members have concerns about their child's mental health, but many are uncomfortable to speak about it.

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Dodgy tweets and shirt dog Labor on Qld campaign trail

Decade-old social media posts have come back to haunt a Labor candidate ahead of the Queensland election, forcing the premier to step up in her defence.

Bulk-billing incentives can't stop GP visits cost rise

The cost of a GP appointment keeps rising, with a spike in the number of GPs slugging patients more than $90 for a consultation.

Shame a barrier as many delay help for mental health

Some people are waiting up to 10 years before accessing support for mental health issues as a new survey reveals increasing shame about seeking treatment.

Aussie women say they're not educated on contraception

Many Australian women are not comfortable with their contraception choices but family planning experts say it's crucial they make informed decisions.

Rolling the dice: kids aged 10 caught in gambling haze

One in three parents are worried about their teens gambling, with children aged under 10 among those treated for related health problems.

Armistice: NSW nurses strike interim wage deal

Nurses have struck an interim pay deal with the NSW government, pausing their industrial action as the union continues negotiations on a final wage outcome.

Calls to fast-track Australian disease control centre

Australian health organisations say federal politicians are dragging their feet on establishing a permanent centre for disease control.

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