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Patients dead as hospital build sparks fungal outbreak

Patients dead as hospital build sparks fungal outbreak

Sydney's largest public hospital admits construction works sparked an outbreak of a fungal infection that left two patients dead and four more sick.

Security boosted for beleaguered mental health hospital

Security boosted for beleaguered mental health hospital

Security boosted for beleaguered mental health hospital

Security boosted for beleaguered mental health hospital

Changes are coming for Australia's largest mental health hospital after fatal incidents allegedly involving absconding patients.

Security boost call as mental health patients flee care

Security boost call as mental health patients flee care

Security boost call as mental health patients flee care

Security boost call as mental health patients flee care

Two escapees from mental health care were allegedly involved in incidents that killed three people, and now security arrangements are being questioned.

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'Simple' tax solution dismissed as illegal tobacco cure

'Simple' tax solution dismissed as illegal tobacco cure

Australia's surging illegal tobacco trade has sparked calls for changes to the cigarette excise but a leading bureaucrat says it's not the solution.

Measles curb at risk amid vaccine fear, cost and travel

Measles curb at risk amid vaccine fear, cost and travel

Measles outbreaks globally and less than ideal vaccination rates for children are negative signs as clusters of the contagious disease emerge in two states.

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance customers are set to pay even more for their policies after the biggest premium hike since 2017 was confirmed.

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.

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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.

Number of young Australians with dementia set to soar

Number of young Australians with dementia set to soar

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

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

'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

'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.

'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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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

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.

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.

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.

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