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No butts: fines and jail for illegal cigs and vapes

No butts: fines and jail for illegal cigs and vapes

Lucrative profits from selling cheap cigarettes and vapes across a rampant black market could go up in smoke under a plan for $1.5 million fines and jail time.

Multiple crises lead to spike in mental health issues

Multiple crises lead to spike in mental health issues

Multiple crises lead to spike in mental health issues

Multiple crises lead to spike in mental health issues

Cases of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts spike drastically when people are grappling with multiple crises, new data shows.

Patients seek reassurances after IVF mix ups

Patients seek reassurances after IVF mix ups

Patients seek reassurances after IVF mix ups

Patients seek reassurances after IVF mix ups

IVF experts say there's been an uptick in nervous parents reaching out for reassurance after two devastating mix ups have eroded patient trust in the industry.

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What's gambling cost? Advocates slam political inaction

What's gambling cost? Advocates slam political inaction

Gambling harm reduction advocates have launched fresh calls for reform on the second anniversary of a landmark report into problem gambling.

The $45,000 golden prescription to heal rural health

The $45,000 golden prescription to heal rural health

A country town is offering $45,000 and a "concierge" service to lure city doctors to the bush, as strategies to train rural GPs show early signs of success.

Drought and taxes pile on mental pressure for farmers

Drought and taxes pile on mental pressure for farmers

The ongoing challenges of extreme weather and new emergency services taxes are making the mental pressures experienced by farmers harder to bear.

Poor sleep, menopause flare-ups: health in warmer world

Poor sleep, menopause flare-ups: health in warmer world

Heatwaves have long been linked to higher death rates but more is being understood about the broader health and wellbeing impacts of hot, humid weather.

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Career blocks for female scientists put under scrutiny

Career blocks for female scientists put under scrutiny

Career blocks for female scientists put under scrutiny

Career blocks for female scientists put under scrutiny

Talented female scientists are being pushed out of cancer research due to gender discrimination, ageism and an absence of mentorship, funding and job security.

HIV transmission in Papua New Guinea at crisis levels

HIV transmission in Papua New Guinea at crisis levels

HIV transmission in Papua New Guinea at crisis levels

HIV transmission in Papua New Guinea at crisis levels

Seven newborn babies are found to have HIV every day in Papua New Guinea despite the availability of preventative drugs.

Sleep standards overhaul to prevent shock infant deaths

Sleep standards overhaul to prevent shock infant deaths

Sleep standards overhaul to prevent shock infant deaths

Sleep standards overhaul to prevent shock infant deaths

Better mattress firmness standards, breathability testing and clearer information for parents are being targeted in an effort to halt infant sleep deaths.

Nation's 'failing' mental health system needs overhaul

An agreement between Australia's governments to tackle mental health and suicide prevention has reportedly made little progress since taking effect in 2022.

Tech boss fears AI regulations will hamper innovation

Tech boss fears AI regulations will hamper innovation

Tech boss fears AI regulations will hamper innovation

Tech boss fears AI regulations will hamper innovation

The leader of one of Australia's top medical technology companies warns strict regulations on artificial intelligence could hamper local innovation.

New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise

New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise

New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise

New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise

Governments must self-reflect and begin to work in new ways with Indigenous organisations if they want to close the gap in health, a report has found.

'Transformational': cystic fibrosis drug price slashed

'Transformational': cystic fibrosis drug price slashed

'Transformational': cystic fibrosis drug price slashed

'Transformational': cystic fibrosis drug price slashed

Affordable access to life-changing treatment for cystic fibrosis will be expanded to more Australians with a change to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

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Nurses rally over sick bubs 'parked in cramped unit'

The stress of premature babies with serious medical conditions is magnified for many parents at a cramped neonatal unit in a major public hospital.

'Backbone of health': new plan for rural maternity care

Health groups have backed a rural maternity plan after public inquiries revealed some women are travelling hours to have babies as local birth units shut down.

ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

As he readies his first budget, ACT Treasurer Chris Steel warns the territory's finances are unsustainable without a health funding boost from the Commonwealth.

Major boost for tradie students to solve housing crisis

Tradies will be able to complete their apprenticeships for free as a state government tries to ease the housing crisis.

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Coming out an 'indelible memory' with lasting impacts

One in two LGBTQI young people experience parental rejection when they come out, an occurrence that can prompt years of shame and mental anguish.

How one wellness habit redeemed a life of addiction

After battling addiction as a teen, John Ogilvie reclaimed his life and found passion and purpose as the founder of Australia's longest-running yoga centres.

'Astronomical' mess prompts hospital insurance plan

A beleaguered major hospital's strained operator is seeking some of its investment back but plans are in motion to restrict it .

Loneliness back in top causes of raised suicide risk

Economic pressures and personal and family relationship breakdowns are still the leading causes of distress for Australians but loneliness is rising.

Soccer headers alter brains, adding to dementia fears

Repeatedly heading a soccer ball alters the brain, a world-leading Australian study has found, but the long-term impacts still need to be investigated.

Ban to lifted on gay and bisexual men giving blood

Sexual activity eligibility rules at Australia's blood donation service will change, in a world-first move that paves the way for 95,000 extra donations a year.

Pill testing clinic set for entertainment hotspot

Anyone of any age can use an anonymous, permanent pill testing clinic that's set to open in a major nightlife area close to public transport.

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