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Spotlight on teen’s legacy after camping trip death

Spotlight on teen’s legacy after camping trip death

The death of a 16-year-old boy could help shine a light on a little-known and potentially fatal condition that is on the rise.

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

Australian governments are wasting $1.2 billion a year on avoidable public hospital spending as states and territories unite to call for more federal funding.

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

Australian men are facing health challenges and dying from avoidable causes with risk-taking, substance use and masculinity expectations leading to concerns.

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Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

A leader of one of Australia's biggest aged-care services has issued a dire warning about under-capacity in the sector as the nation's population grows older.

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Health officials are concerned that data shows younger generations are not using adequate sun protection when outdoors.

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

One state government is demanding more federal funding to fix overwhelmed public hospitals, but the health minister says a generous offer has already been made.

Rob Hirst: feeling good, for a hundred years or more

Rob Hirst: feeling good, for a hundred years or more

Midnight Oil's drummer, who has stage four pancreatic cancer, still has songs pinging around his brain at night, while he rages against the dying of the light.

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Major cause of death reaches lowest level in 47 years

Major cause of death reaches lowest level in 47 years

Major cause of death reaches lowest level in 47 years

Major cause of death reaches lowest level in 47 years

The number of Australians dying from a prevalent disease has hit an almost 50-year low while mortality rates for dementia have been steadily rising.

Cancer survival gap widens for disadvantaged patients

Cancer survival gap widens for disadvantaged patients

Cancer survival gap widens for disadvantaged patients

Cancer survival gap widens for disadvantaged patients

Despite medical improvements, Australians in disadvantaged areas are dying at higher rates than their privileged counterparts compared to four decades ago.

Landlords in illegal tobacco, vape store firing line

Landlords in illegal tobacco, vape store firing line

Landlords in illegal tobacco, vape store firing line

Landlords in illegal tobacco, vape store firing line

An illicit tobacco and vape crackdown is expanding to landlords, with jail time threatened for those who don't shut down dodgy shops.

'Difficult reading': depth of women's pain laid bare

'Difficult reading': depth of women's pain laid bare

'Difficult reading': depth of women's pain laid bare

'Difficult reading': depth of women's pain laid bare

A health system built around "Caucasian male biology" is leading to poor results for women and girls, with many suffering through untreated pain.

'Cruel game': cracks showing over NDIS scheme shake-up

'Cruel game': cracks showing over NDIS scheme shake-up

'Cruel game': cracks showing over NDIS scheme shake-up

'Cruel game': cracks showing over NDIS scheme shake-up

Tensions have bubbled to the surface over a federal overhaul of support for autistic children to rein in snowballing NDIS scheme costs.

Fatigue, brain fog tied to deficiencies going untreated

Fatigue, brain fog tied to deficiencies going untreated

Fatigue, brain fog tied to deficiencies going untreated

Fatigue, brain fog tied to deficiencies going untreated

Iron and vitamin D deficiencies are silently impacting Australian's energy, mood and overall wellbeing, with women and teenage girls particularly at risk.

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Australia's armchair psychologists are self-diagnosing mental conditions and sometimes self-treating instead of seeking professional guidance, experts warn.

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'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

Vaccine advocates say hospitals are missing an opportunity to help rein in a dangerous outbreak of whooping cough.

Tobacco tax cut 'no fix' to $4b smugglers' paradise

Public health experts are urging authorities not to get the jitters on tobacco taxes as the economic cost of Australia's black market trade explodes.

Mental health crisis unfolding in ED departments

Australia’s public hospitals are under scrutiny as data shows rising mental health presentations are pushing the system to its limits.

Australian views of mental health mapped for first time

A majority of Australians believe the nation is facing a mental health crisis, but a study reveals the divergence of their beliefs on the topic.

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Smoke shops shut down a stone's throw from health HQ

Two stores allegedly selling illicit tobacco and vape products were operating metres from the offices of health officials attempting to curb the prolific issue.

COVID jabs cut the risk of heart complications in kids

Vaccination has been associated with a smaller risk of rare heart conditions compared to COVID-19 infection in children, the largest study of its kind suggests.

Remote medic named NT Australian of the Year

A medical professional who works in remote areas has been named the Northern Territory Australian of the Year for 2026.

'Layers of spin' used to push workers comp changes

Proposed changes to Australia's biggest workers compensation scheme are caught in the middle of a political fracas as opponents say the reforms are "barbaric".

Coalition support plunges further amid climate fighting

A dire poll is putting Opposition Leader Sussan Ley under pressure as the coalition thrashes out its approach to energy and climate change.

Ambos delayed as long weekend, heat stretches resources

Ambulance services were under pressure after an influx of people seeking emergency help was driven by public holiday festivities and warm weather.

Hope and nerves as major aged care reforms take effect

A landmark overhaul of the nation's aged care rules is in effect, enshrining older Australians' rights into law but also pushing up some prices.

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