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Minister can't quantify NDIS savings post-hospital deal

Minister can't quantify NDIS savings post-hospital deal

Health Minister Mark Butler is yet to put a deadline on cutting spending growth on the $50 billion-per-year NDIS after striking a major hospital funding deal.

No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

Anthony Albanese insists a delay to an early intervention program for children with autism is about making sure the government gets it right.

Australia does what it can as US aid cuts savage PNG

Australia does what it can as US aid cuts savage PNG

Australia does what it can as US aid cuts savage PNG

Australia does what it can as US aid cuts savage PNG

Care International lost funding for several projects in the Pacific following the US retreat from foreign aid. Australia is attempting to help.

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Blood test could bolster brain cancer survival rates

Blood test could bolster brain cancer survival rates

Australian scientists have developed a diagnostic device that uses a patient's blood to analyse how deadly brain tumours are responding to medical treatment.

'Long overdue': states sign off on $25b hospital deal

'Long overdue': states sign off on $25b hospital deal

An eleventh-hour agreement means states and territories will receive extra funding for public hospitals but health experts are calling for more reforms.

Ozempic-style drugs prove to be 'a tailwind' for Resmed

Ozempic-style drugs prove to be 'a tailwind' for Resmed

Resmed has beaten expectations with $2 billion in second-quarter revenue and says weight loss drugs are actually boosting sales, rather than hurting them.

NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck

NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck

Premiers and ministers have agreed to delay a program to get children with autism and developmental delay off the NDIS in a national cabinet meeting.

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Major blowout in waiting times for aged care support

Major blowout in waiting times for aged care support

Major blowout in waiting times for aged care support

Major blowout in waiting times for aged care support

Figures from Australia's Productivity Commission show older people are waiting longer to get access to aged care support services - but it's not all bad news.

Locals dive for swim and shade as heatwave keeps grip

Locals dive for swim and shade as heatwave keeps grip

Locals dive for swim and shade as heatwave keeps grip

Locals dive for swim and shade as heatwave keeps grip

Australians are doing their best to stay safe indoors as a heatwave drags on, but for those on the land, work doesn't stop because it's too hot.

Alarm raised over vaccination rates in twin pregnancy

Alarm raised over vaccination rates in twin pregnancy

Alarm raised over vaccination rates in twin pregnancy

Alarm raised over vaccination rates in twin pregnancy

Pregnant women expecting twins are being encouraged to get the flu and whooping cough vaccines as they do not increase the risk of birth complications.

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

As parts of Australia bake under a relentless heatwave, locals have backup plans to keep cool as temperatures nudge record levels.

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

Patients and doctors are set to gain access to a national online record of medicines being taken, in a bid to prevent overdose deaths.

Troubled hospital becomes surgery hub to cut backlog

Troubled hospital becomes surgery hub to cut backlog

Troubled hospital becomes surgery hub to cut backlog

Troubled hospital becomes surgery hub to cut backlog

A billion-dollar hospital that was absorbed into public hands after a toddler died will host a surgery centre to relieve a strained health system.

'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

A survey of voluntary assisted dying doctors has found almost two‑thirds believe remuneration for their critical and sensitive services is inadequate.

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Former politicians prosper in Australia Day honours

For their service to educational equity, economic development and public health, ex-politicians have been bestowed some of the nation's highest honours.

Olympic legend, top silks score highest honours

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman is one of 10 people to receive the top honour at the annual Order of Australia awards.

The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health

After being swamped with medical questions, one AI firm is trialling a dedicated health service. Experts say more are coming and their prognosis is unclear.

Fire with fire: growing fight to shift booze culture

More than a decade after a rural woman started a charity by sharing her story of alcohol addiction, a movement to reframe boozy bush culture is in high demand.

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'Selfless, remarkable': pioneer and ex-governor dies

Dame Marie Bashir, the country-born daughter of immigrant doctors who rose to become one of NSW's longest serving and most revered governors, has died aged 95.

Dentist faces sexual accusations by three women

A dental practitioner has been hit with a further charge with three alleged victims coming forward to police to make sexual abuse complaints against him.

Enraged health workers bring strike to premier's door

A protracted pay fight with health workers has created a throbbing election-year headache for a state premier.

Australia urged to step up to help fill US aid void

It's been a year since the multibillion-dollar unravelling of American aid, costing the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and shaking up the sector.

Disability care breaches prompt million-dollar fine

The Federal Court has imposed a $1.1 million penalty on a disability not-for-profit for breaking reporting laws and failing to provide proper care.

Hearing checks urged before children return to school

Hearing problems can affect a child's ability to listen, learn and build important skills at school, and Indigenous children are at higher risk of ear issues.

Is it just a case of the January blues or time to quit?

No one relishes flicking on the laptop on the first day back after the Christmas break but when are January blues really a sign of greater dissatisfaction?

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