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Assisted dying laws to be tabled in territory mid-year

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 spat on, punched in festive abuse spike

Paramedics spat on, punched in festive abuse spike

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

Alert as three hospitalised with Legionnaires' disease

Alert as three hospitalised with Legionnaires' disease

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.

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Festive foods for Fido a 'no no', pet owners warned

Festive foods for Fido a 'no no', pet owners warned

While most pet owners know to avoid giving their dogs chocolate, many other common festive treats also pose serious health risks to our furry friends.

Christmas miracle for family after stint in hospital

Christmas miracle for family after stint in hospital

There’s no place like home for Christmas, and for some families that wish has been granted, with their children spending the festive season at home.

Big wet to follow swelter, says weatherman

Big wet to follow swelter, says weatherman

The heatwave impacting Australia's southeast is set to continue across the weekend, but thunderstorms are also on the way.

'You never know': star cyclist might race Adelaide Tour

'You never know': star cyclist might race Adelaide Tour

Having put a big health scare behind him, top Australian cyclist Michael Matthews is considering a last-minute call on racing at the Tour Down Under.

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Native foods heroed in fight against chronic disease

Native foods heroed in fight against chronic disease

Native foods heroed in fight against chronic disease

Native foods heroed in fight against chronic disease

Concerned about rates of chronic diseases, Indigenous communities and researchers have worked together to develop a lower sugar alternative to soft drink.

Huge fine after elderly woman injured in chair fault

Huge fine after elderly woman injured in chair fault

Huge fine after elderly woman injured in chair fault

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.

Diabetic driver's bid for silence in five-death inquest

Diabetic driver's bid for silence in five-death inquest

Diabetic driver's bid for silence in five-death inquest

Diabetic driver's bid for silence in five-death inquest

A man previously charged over a crash that killed five people has legally challenged being called as a witness in an inquest into their deaths.

Bondi attack trauma warning: shock, grief, anger, fear

Bondi attack trauma warning: shock, grief, anger, fear

Bondi attack trauma warning: shock, grief, anger, fear

Bondi attack trauma warning: shock, grief, anger, fear

Australians are being encouraged to take extra care of their mental wellbeing as experts express concern about the repercussions of the Bondi Beach massacre.

History-making miracle premmie continues to defy odds

History-making miracle premmie continues to defy odds

History-making miracle premmie continues to defy odds

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.

One mum's baby bundles become life-changing charity

One mum's baby bundles become life-changing charity

One mum's baby bundles become life-changing charity

One mum's baby bundles become life-changing charity

A pack of newborn clothes posted online and a conversation with a social worker were the beginnings of a charity focused on Indigenous mums and their babies.

Incontinent in my 20s: breaking the bathroom stigma

Incontinent in my 20s: breaking the bathroom stigma

Incontinent in my 20s: breaking the bathroom stigma

Incontinent in my 20s: breaking the bathroom stigma

Shame and a lack of information are preventing people from disclosing a common health condition and women are twice as likely to be impacted as men.

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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.

Weight loss drugs could get cheaper from next year

The government is considering expanding taxpayer subsidies for Ozempic-style drugs, despite concerns about possible side-effects.

'Glorified shed': desperate conditions for migrant mums

A migrant mother who abandoned her baby in a motel is just one example of the dire circumstances experienced by workers filling labour gaps in rural Australia.

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.

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Influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

A coroner has begun investigating the death of a wellness influencer who was rushed to hospital after giving birth to her son at home.

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

Redirecting NDIS funds would help people with psychosocial disability whose needs are not being met, a Grattan Institute report has found.

The lack of leave turning many women off their jobs

Many Australian women have quit or considered leaving their jobs during fertility treatment, but some employers are stepping in to stop the workforce exodus.

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.

Australia's busiest harbour at risk of sewage eruption

Urgent repairs are underway on a leaking pipe running under Sydney Harbour with crews battling to secure the 100-year-old infrastructure.

Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Indigenous people are at higher risk of developing dementia, but getting a diagnosis and support can be fraught with barriers, especially in remote regions.

Female GPs not immune to chronic gender pay gap malady

Female GPs in Australia are earning up to 10 per cent less per hour than their male colleagues, driven by longer consultation times and associated rebates.

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