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Private health premiums to rise as hospitals cry poor

Private health premiums to rise as hospitals cry poor

Insurers have been asked repeatedly to submit claims for premium rises to the government but private hospitals say they don't expect to see much of the money.

Smokers' death risk spiked for 23 common causes

Smokers' death risk spiked for 23 common causes

Smokers' death risk spiked for 23 common causes

Smokers' death risk spiked for 23 common causes

Dozens of Australian smokers are dying every day, with the habit linked to deaths from 23 common causes, new research has revealed.

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

More needs to be done to tackle rheumatic heart disease in Australia, but among the best prevention programs are those which are community-led, researchers say.

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Disability provider charged over fatal bathtub burns

Disability provider charged over fatal bathtub burns

Disability support provider LiveBetter is facing health and safety charges over the bathtub burns death of a client, almost a year after it copped a $1.8m fine.

Pope Francis had a 'good' night in hospital, is resting

Pope Francis had a 'good' night in hospital, is resting

The Vatican says Pope Francis "slept and is resting" while still in hospital, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

Labor 'waited too long' to announce big election pledge

Labor 'waited too long' to announce big election pledge

With a federal election looming, an expert warns it will take more than a rate cut and a health promise to turn the political tides in Labor's favour.

Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

The Pope is resting in hospital after a "tranquil" night, the Vatican says, as he thanks doctors and supporters in a written message.

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Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges

Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges

Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges

Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges

Healthcare funding is to receive a certain boost with both major parties pledging to spend billions of dollars as they prepare for the federal election.

Pope 'rested well' but won't lead Sunday prayers

Pope 'rested well' but won't lead Sunday prayers

Pope 'rested well' but won't lead Sunday prayers

Pope 'rested well' but won't lead Sunday prayers

The Pope "rested well" overnight, the Vatican says, but will not lead Sunday prayers for a second consecutive week as he's treated for double pneumonia.

Fresh cyclone threat brewing off sodden coastline

Fresh cyclone threat brewing off sodden coastline

Fresh cyclone threat brewing off sodden coastline

Fresh cyclone threat brewing off sodden coastline

A cyclone is almost certainly looming off the coast of Australia's rain-soaked north but forecasters say its path is still uncertain.

Pope's health 'slightly improving', Vatican says

Pope's health 'slightly improving', Vatican says

Pope's health 'slightly improving', Vatican says

Pope's health 'slightly improving', Vatican says

The Pope's health is improving and he is alert, able to move around and even doing some work, the Vatican says.

Disease deaths, cases rise as new flood menace surfaces

Disease deaths, cases rise as new flood menace surfaces

Disease deaths, cases rise as new flood menace surfaces

Disease deaths, cases rise as new flood menace surfaces

Authorities are concerned about the death toll caused by a disease linked with heavy rain, with the number of cases rising in flooded northern Australia.

Controversial hospital on notice after toddler's death

Controversial hospital on notice after toddler's death

Controversial hospital on notice after toddler's death

Controversial hospital on notice after toddler's death

A toddler's "unimaginable" death has triggered a state minister's pledge to overhaul a hospital set up under a controversial public-private model.

Committee to spotlight harmful impacts of pornography

Committee to spotlight harmful impacts of pornography

Committee to spotlight harmful impacts of pornography

Committee to spotlight harmful impacts of pornography

A committee examining pornography impacts on mental, emotional and physical health will hear from anti-violence advocates, sex workers and youth advocates.

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Pope Francis alert and eating, Vatican says in update

Pope Francis has spent a sixth night in hospital without any further complications, the Vatican says.

'Blow for women' as hospitals shut maternity wards

Staffing challenges and declining birth rates have been blamed for maternity wards closing at private hospitals in two jurisdictions.

Toddler 'failed' in hospital death, parents want change

A private hospital operator has been accused of failing at every level after a two-year-old died hours after being rushed to an emergency department.

State euthanasia changes to hinge on conscience vote

Victoria is moving to change its voluntary euthanasia laws after falling behind other states and erecting too many barriers for terminally ill patients.

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Pope had 'peaceful' night despite pneumonia diagnosis

The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed bilateral pneumonia, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope.

'Brave' drug takers cop police presence at test trial

The first music festival to take part in a state's pill-testing trial has been named but doubts remain about how effective the scheme will be.

Pope's engagements cancelled amid 'complex' infection

Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture”, the Vatican says, and will require further time in hospital.

Nurse-to-patient ratios changes arrive after long delay

Improved nurse-to-patient ratios will be inscribed into state law after they were delayed because the funds were used to settle a protracted nurses' pay deal.

Pope Francis spends third 'peaceful' night in hospital

Pope Francis remains in a Rome hospital receiving treatment for a respiratory tract infection.

Rarer dementia a rollercoaster of debilitating ailments

Little is known about a form of dementia that affects more than 100,000 Australians but researchers are looking to build knowledge on the debilitating illness.

Stoush over anti-Israel 'kill' rant video stalls probe

Two nurses who bragged about killing Israeli patients are yet to be charged by police as investigators seek access to video footage.

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