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Retrial for baby death accused doctor delayed by a year

Retrial for baby death accused doctor delayed by a year

Jury members ignored a court order not to do their own research into a doctor accused of negligent manslaughter during a home birth, a judge has heard.

State 'failing' sexual assault survivors on wait times

State 'failing' sexual assault survivors on wait times

State 'failing' sexual assault survivors on wait times

State 'failing' sexual assault survivors on wait times

A state is failing sexual assault victim-survivors who are being forced to wait hours in regional areas for forensic medical examinations, campaigners say.

Electric switch could save public hospitals millions

Electric switch could save public hospitals millions

Electric switch could save public hospitals millions

Electric switch could save public hospitals millions

Upgrading all of Australia's public hospitals from gas to electricity could save millions of dollars in energy bills but only if the government acts swiftly.

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Poultry industry warned of devastating bird flu losses

Poultry industry warned of devastating bird flu losses

Australia's poultry farmers face likely devastating losses as bird flu entrenches itself in the nation, similar to the impact endured by the American industry.

Listen to family: stroke victim 'could have been saved'

Listen to family: stroke victim 'could have been saved'

Opportunities to save the life of a young librarian wrongly diagnosed with a migraine were missed, a coroner has found.

Defibs still safe despite reported shutdowns, TGA says

Defibs still safe despite reported shutdowns, TGA says

Health authorities have defended the continued use of defibrillators in ambulances after a regulator stepped in to put a halt on sales of the devices.

'Botched treatments': Alleged fake doctors banned

'Botched treatments': Alleged fake doctors banned

A warning has been issued for the public to avoid two alleged fake doctors who engaged in the unqualified treatment of a chronically ill patient.

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At least 2000 people killed in Congo's Ebola outbreak

At least 2000 people killed in Congo's Ebola outbreak

At least 2000 people killed in Congo's Ebola outbreak

At least 2000 people killed in Congo's Ebola outbreak

Congo's has recorded 2011 deaths among confirmed Ebola cases as authorities struggle to slow the fastest-growing outbreak on record.

Colombia's deadly earthquake claims at least 111 people

Colombia's deadly earthquake claims at least 111 people

Colombia's deadly earthquake claims at least 111 people

Colombia's deadly earthquake claims at least 111 people

At least 111 people have been killed and dozens of buildings have collapsed in cities across western Colombia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck.

'We die': disabled voices warn against NDIS cuts

'We die': disabled voices warn against NDIS cuts

'We die': disabled voices warn against NDIS cuts

'We die': disabled voices warn against NDIS cuts

A major overhaul of Australia's national disability program has secured bipartisan support but advocates have warned the changes could have deadly consequences.

Hospital safety plan under fire for scant consultation

Hospital safety plan under fire for scant consultation

Hospital safety plan under fire for scant consultation

Hospital safety plan under fire for scant consultation

The Victorian coalition has promised to deploy dozens of protective services officers to improve hospital safety if it wins the upcoming election.

'Simple fix': doctors plead to modernise assisted dying

'Simple fix': doctors plead to modernise assisted dying

'Simple fix': doctors plead to modernise assisted dying

'Simple fix': doctors plead to modernise assisted dying

A decades-old ban that has little to do with health care is hindering how the terminally ill end their lives in more ways than people realise, doctors say.

Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon

Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon

Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon

Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon

As runners prepare for the Sydney marathon, one cardiac specialist says while it's never too late to start endurance training, don't attempt a last-minute race.

Native birdlife on the frontline as flu rapidly spreads

Native birdlife on the frontline as flu rapidly spreads

Native birdlife on the frontline as flu rapidly spreads

Native birdlife on the frontline as flu rapidly spreads

Another state has recorded its first native bird case of H5 bird flu, and surveillance in the affected region remains ongoing as the national tally rises.

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Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4000 cases

Ebola cases have hit a grim milestone as Congo authorities struggle to keep pace with the fastest-spreading outbreak of the virus ever recorded.

Residents on high alert as toxic industrial fire tamed

Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene of an industrial estate fire containing sulphur, after at least one worker was hospitalised.

Geelong avoids sanction over player concussion deal

A Geelong AFL player with a history of head knocks signed a secret deal with the club to take legal responsibility for future concussions.

Fears for Australian sea lions as bird flu cases grow

Experts are warning Australia's sea lion population could face major losses after a pup's death as cases continue to mount from a national bird flu outbreak.

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Australian funds to help combat spiralling HIV crisis

One of the world's fastest-growing HIV outbreaks has prompted Australia's government to help fund health services and drug imports for its new Pacific ally.

'Fatal impacts' feared for LGBTQI community due to cuts

Advocacy groups have warned changes to the NDIS could force members of the LGBTQI community back into the closet.

National e-bike crackdown to buck off cowboy retailers

Australia's consumer watchdog is drafting new rules to protect riders from unsafe e-bikes, following years of concerns over rising road accidents.

Labor holds firm as seniors face $250 health cover hike

Health Minister Mark Butler has defended a cut to private health insurance rebates for over-65s as he faces a revolt among states opposed to the change.

Fresh hope as treatment cost slashed for rare cancer

Patients suffering a rare form of brain cancer will be able to access a new, targeted treatment at low cost for the first time in two decades.

'Cancer doesn't wait': a new plan to help rural men

One regional patient had to spend more than $20,000 on prostate cancer surgery, as a new health plan aims to address the higher mortality rate in rural areas.

Nation-first fully-integrated bionic arm to hit shelves

A university startup has developed Australia's first fully-integrated bionic arm, giving hope to users who have given up on heavy, painful prosthetics.

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