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Mass strike hangs over $1.5b hospital's grand opening

Mass strike hangs over $1.5b hospital's grand opening

A state government's push to politically capitalise on the opening of a major public hospital is set to be undermined by thousands of striking health workers.

Specialists to disclose fees amid bulk-billing rise

Specialists to disclose fees amid bulk-billing rise

Specialists to disclose fees amid bulk-billing rise

Specialists to disclose fees amid bulk-billing rise

There has been the largest increase in bulk-billing rates in Australia in 20 years, as the government plans laws to crack down on soaring specialist rates.

Mum turns child's diagnosis into pledge to help

Mum turns child's diagnosis into pledge to help

Mum turns child's diagnosis into pledge to help

Mum turns child's diagnosis into pledge to help

A prenatal heart diagnosis upended Sami Glastonbury’s family life. Now the “heart mum” is turning lived experience into national advocacy through HeartKids.

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Number of young Australians with dementia set to soar

Number of young Australians with dementia set to soar

People living with young onset dementia is expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next three decades, with advocates warning greater investment is needed.

The silent addiction unfolding in Australian classrooms

The silent addiction unfolding in Australian classrooms

Lily Ford was in high school when she was first introduced to the source of a years-long addiction that's gripping Australian teenagers into dependence.

'Too long': green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD

'Too long': green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD

States are continuing to shake up the way a prevalent developmental disorder is treated by allowing more health professionals to diagnose the condition.

'Blind spot': alarm sounded on weight-loss medications

'Blind spot': alarm sounded on weight-loss medications

Limited research into the long-term nutritional health impacts of weight-loss medications such as Ozempic could be putting people at risk of harm.

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New headgear to be tested in world-first study

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.

'Cause for alarm': party drug deaths spike tenfold

'Cause for alarm': party drug deaths spike tenfold

'Cause for alarm': party drug deaths spike tenfold

'Cause for alarm': party drug deaths spike tenfold

At $5 per dose, deaths linked to a notorious party drug have skyrocketed with an Australian hospital warning overdoses are now a daily occurrence.

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

As parts of Australia bake under a relentless heatwave, locals have backup plans to keep cool as temperatures nudge record levels.

Troubled hospital becomes surgery hub to cut backlog

Troubled hospital becomes surgery hub to cut backlog

Troubled hospital becomes surgery hub to cut backlog

Troubled hospital becomes surgery hub to cut backlog

A billion-dollar hospital that was absorbed into public hands after a toddler died will host a surgery centre to relieve a strained health system.

Study debunks Trump administration call on paracetamol

Study debunks Trump administration call on paracetamol

Study debunks Trump administration call on paracetamol

Study debunks Trump administration call on paracetamol

Australian medical specialists have welcomed a study backing the use of paracetamol during pregnancy and debunking a Trump administration call.

Urgent recall for hand sanitiser given to resort guests

Urgent recall for hand sanitiser given to resort guests

Urgent recall for hand sanitiser given to resort guests

Urgent recall for hand sanitiser given to resort guests

A hand sanitiser gifted to hotel customers for over five years has been found to be contaminated with a toxic ingredient and has been urgently recalled.

Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few

Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few

Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few

Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few

A globally popular weight-loss drug is set for a massive price drop but a top expert is warning most people forking out thousands shouldn't get their hopes up.

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Assisted dying laws to be tabled in territory mid-year

Three decades after assisted dying laws were first passed in Australia, then overturned, a hold-out jurisdiction is preparing new legislation to allow it again.

Paramedics spat on, punched in festive abuse spike

Paramedics are breaking their silence after a festive season riddled with reports of verbal intimidation, sexual and physical assault by members of the public.

Alert as three hospitalised with Legionnaires' disease

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease linked to a busy CBD has prompted a warning for others to be alert for signs of the severe respiratory illness.

Predictive model to curb outbreaks of dangerous virus

A dengue fever alert system on trial in Vietnam will help protect locals from the virus as well as Australians heading to the popular tourist destination.

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Huge fine after elderly woman injured in chair fault

An elderly woman's fall from a faulty reclining chair will cost a public aged care provider a six-figure fine following a WorkSafe investigation.

History-making miracle premmie continues to defy odds

Tiny Charlie Jones has made history as one of the smallest premature babies in the country - tipping the scales at just 360 grams.

Funding deal rejected as elderly languish in hospital

State and territory health ministers have rejected a Commonwealth public hospital funding offer, as an ageing population stretches the system beyond capacity.

Patients suffer while hospital funding row drags on

Emergency room doctors work tirelessly to prepare patients for treatment but without funding co-operation, delays for critical care may continue to increase.

Doctors take jab at 'shady tactics' of health insurers

Australians are paying more for private health insurance but are covered for less as health insurers dispute the latest findings from a peak medical body.

Fresh attempt to grow state's organ donor registrations

Immediate action to expand donor registrations will see people asked about organ donation when they obtain or renew their driver’s licence.

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Antidepressant use has spiked among young Australians aged 10-24, with doctors prescribing to generations coming out of COVID and dealing with modern stresses.

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