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'Eye-watering': minister stares down health funds plea

'Eye-watering': minister stares down health funds plea

Lobbying from state leaders has failed to unlock more money from the federal government to address the growing problem of aged care bed block .

How a blood donor saved a happy couple's wedding day

How a blood donor saved a happy couple's wedding day

How a blood donor saved a happy couple's wedding day

How a blood donor saved a happy couple's wedding day

A lovely couple thought they should call off their wedding after a shock cancer diagnosis, but a much-needed blood transfusion saved their special day.

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

An increasing number of Australians believe politicians aren't serving them, as a report highlights changing attitudes toward government and democracy.

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Child's death after petting zoo trip sparks warning

Child's death after petting zoo trip sparks warning

A family has spoken of their "living nightmare" after their little girl died from a rare infection commonly found in farm animals.

'No brainer': tobacco tax-cut idea could crush crime

'No brainer': tobacco tax-cut idea could crush crime

An economist has joined the call for a drastic cut to the tobacco excise, as the coalition pledges to slash the tax by 80 per cent.

Dance of death is a disco as world premiere looms

Dance of death is a disco as world premiere looms

Are you going to die? Then the latest show from Queensland dance company The Farm might be for you.

Women's health innovators face arduous path to success

Women's health innovators face arduous path to success

Female health technology innovators have discussed the challenges in building companies that stay in Australia amid a difficult funding landscape for women.

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Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Congo's Ebola epidemic poses a threat to its neighbours and the region as a whole, says WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Calls grow to extend pill testing beyond festivals

Calls grow to extend pill testing beyond festivals

Calls grow to extend pill testing beyond festivals

Calls grow to extend pill testing beyond festivals

One state will continue drug testing at festivals despite political opposition, after a year-long trial found the service provided unique value.

'Massive' gaps and a new frontier facing women's health

'Massive' gaps and a new frontier facing women's health

'Massive' gaps and a new frontier facing women's health

'Massive' gaps and a new frontier facing women's health

A gathering of experts and advocates has discussed the "massive" health gaps facing women in 2026, while GPs describe a new information overload frontier.

More patients stranded as bed-block crisis worsens

More patients stranded as bed-block crisis worsens

More patients stranded as bed-block crisis worsens

More patients stranded as bed-block crisis worsens

A state health minister says the Commonwealth is attempting to shift its responsibility for aged care, with ballooning numbers of patients stranded in hospital.

Young footy referee died in 'challenging' health system

Young footy referee died in 'challenging' health system

Young footy referee died in 'challenging' health system

Young footy referee died in 'challenging' health system

A First Nations man went to remote health services several times in the lead-up to his death from pneumonia at the age of 31, an inquest has been told.

Ex-surgeon referred to tribunal for alleged misconduct

Ex-surgeon referred to tribunal for alleged misconduct

Ex-surgeon referred to tribunal for alleged misconduct

Ex-surgeon referred to tribunal for alleged misconduct

Hundreds of patients have contacted lawyers about the treatment they received from a former gynaecologist, who is accused of performing unnecessary surgeries.

Weight drugs trigger 'cultural body trauma' for women

Weight drugs trigger 'cultural body trauma' for women

Weight drugs trigger 'cultural body trauma' for women

Weight drugs trigger 'cultural body trauma' for women

The rise of GLP-1 medications for weight loss might have triggered another "cultural trauma" about women's bodies and who gets to have opinions on them.

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'Just magic': life is but a dream rowing in the outback

With a lack of water and boats, Australia's outback communities have never been at the centre of the elite sport of rowing. Until now.

Scientist's brainstorm transforms dementia-risk testing

A pivotal moment in a dementia clinic waiting room has led researchers to create a quick, simple test that reveals a person's risk of developing the disease.

Subsidised access to cancer-fighting drug expanded

The federal government has expanded the range of cancers a drug will be subsidised to treat as part of its discounted medicines scheme.

Major psychological risk for scientists facing bird flu

Researchers will leave an Australian island in the first major move to safeguard the psychological wellbeing of scientists as bird flu is expected to hit.

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Labour of love needs more labour, chief midwife says

A state's chief midwife is calling for her profession to be supported to meet the needs of women and prevent birth trauma.

Ten-year rise in women hospitalised for endometriosis

New data has revealed a 23 per cent rise in hospitalisations for endometriosis over the past decade, surpassing an increase in overall female hospitalisations.

Irritable bowel study seeks clues on why women targeted

Women are twice as likely to suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome and often endure worse symptoms than men, but treatments are not tailored to their needs.

'Deeply unserious': funding boost for bird flu slammed

The federal government has announced a boost to its bird flu response, but a conservation group says it amounts to a "drop in the ocean".

A shot of microplastics a jolt for coffee drinkers

Takeaway coffee drinkers are getting more than they bargained for with their caffeine, new research shows.

Short-stay units unveiled to alleviate emergency crisis

Sick and injured people forced to wait hours in emergency departments could be assisted by a state government plan to bolster available facilities.

Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch

Seeking a historic fourth term, a state Labor government is trying to woo voters with an Australian-first plan offering free dental care.

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