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'Not an easy sell': paramedics ramp up pay dispute

'Not an easy sell': paramedics ramp up pay dispute

After more than a year at the negotiating table, Victorian paramedics have launched industrial action in a bid to bring their pay dispute to a head.

Church leaders plead for 'urgent' CBD injecting room

Church leaders plead for 'urgent' CBD injecting room

Church leaders plead for 'urgent' CBD injecting room

Church leaders plead for 'urgent' CBD injecting room

As a key report remains hidden, religious leaders have written to Victoria's premier to emphasise the urgent need for a drug injecting room in Melbourne's CBD.

Aussies losing more than just sweat in heatwaves

Aussies losing more than just sweat in heatwaves

Aussies losing more than just sweat in heatwaves

Aussies losing more than just sweat in heatwaves

The economic cost of heatwaves in western Sydney has reached $1.6 billion a year and is expected to balloon to $6 billion by 2070.

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Most Victorians want weed decriminalised: survey

Most Victorians want weed decriminalised: survey

A poll shows most Victorians would support the state following the ACT and other parts of the world by decriminalising recreational cannabis use for adults.

Aged care minister dismisses worker pay inflation fears

Aged care minister dismisses worker pay inflation fears

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has defended pay rises for the nation's lowest-paid workers, saying they aren't the reason for Australia's inflation problem.

Tas ramping 'ban' hits hurdle as watchdog halts policy

Tas ramping 'ban' hits hurdle as watchdog halts policy

Tasmania's Industrial Commission has ordered the Liberal government's plan to ban ramping to be halted due to insufficient consultation with stakeholders.

Time to stop using 'long COVID' - Qld health chief

Time to stop using 'long COVID' - Qld health chief

John Gerrard says 'long COVID' wrongly implies something unique, sinister and exceptional when all viruses have long-term effects.

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Teenage girl survives suspected shark attack at beach

Teenage girl survives suspected shark attack at beach

Teenage girl survives suspected shark attack at beach

Teenage girl survives suspected shark attack at beach

A teenager who suffered minor injuries after a suspected shark at a Queensland beach has been taken to hospital in a stable condition.

Doctor suspended, clinic boss claims 'witch hunt'

Doctor suspended, clinic boss claims 'witch hunt'

Doctor suspended, clinic boss claims 'witch hunt'

Doctor suspended, clinic boss claims 'witch hunt'

The boss of a women's health clinic claims there's been a "witch hunt" after a doctor was suspended in the weeks following a mother's death.

Department pulling its weight on veteran health: chief

Department pulling its weight on veteran health: chief

Department pulling its weight on veteran health: chief

Department pulling its weight on veteran health: chief

The head of the department for veteran affairs says the agency works closely alongside community groups to support the mental health of ex-servicemen and women.

Corruption watchdog to probe whistleblowers' claims

Corruption watchdog to probe whistleblowers' claims

Corruption watchdog to probe whistleblowers' claims

Corruption watchdog to probe whistleblowers' claims

Queensland's health minister says it is concerning whistleblowers are allegedly facing reprisal for speaking out about patient care at a tuberculosis unit.

Coroners plead for a drug testing trial

Coroners plead for a drug testing trial

Coroners plead for a drug testing trial

Coroners plead for a drug testing trial

Two Victorian coroners have called for a drug testing trial in the state as users unknowingly consume dangerous synthetic substances.

Pharmacy deal breakthrough after script stand-off

Pharmacy deal breakthrough after script stand-off

Pharmacy deal breakthrough after script stand-off

Pharmacy deal breakthrough after script stand-off

More than $3 billion will be provided to community pharmacies as part of a new agreement between the sector and the federal government.

Jail stint looms for woman guilty over fatal breast job

Jail stint looms for woman guilty over fatal breast job

Jail stint looms for woman guilty over fatal breast job

Jail stint looms for woman guilty over fatal breast job

Jie Shao has been found guilty of manslaughter after a woman died following an illegal breast augmentation procedure.

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Community health leaders push for disaster program

Another summer of fires and storms has reinforced the need for a permanent disaster recovery program within Victorian community health services, leaders say.

Ex-Abbott minister hits out at 'ridiculous MDMA ban'

Andrew Robb, who served as trade minister in the Abbott government, says it beggars belief that NSW has created such tight restrictions on medicinal MDMA.

New genetic research to prevent chronic disease

Researchers have received $8 million in funding to find the key in genetics causing chronic disease to hopefully prevent it in future generations.

Illicit drug use jumps, booze dips in wastewater tests

The consumption of methylamphetamine and cocaine has risen sharply over 12 months and another drug has become an emerging concern.

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COVID adoptions spark flurry of pet-related injuries

An increase in COVID-related pet ownership has brought a surprising twist to emergency rooms across the country.

Paramedics vote for industrial action

Victorian Ambulance Union members will take industrial action over stalled negotiations but promise it won't impact patient safety.

Review launched into sexual harassment of health staff

An independent review of sexual assault and harassment policies in Queensland hospitals will be launched amid concerns about workplace culture.

Wealthy Australians called on to pay more for aged care

Richer Australians could soon pay more for their aged care in order to relieve budget pressure and allow the government to support those with limited means.

Climate assessment details grim risks for Australia

Australia's first climate risk assessment is grim reading and outlines the threats people could face if the nation fails to prepare well for what's ahead.

Funding fix needed to help dire mental health system

A push to invest in NSW mental health services has been launched by advocacy groups which say the sector is critically underfunded and lags behind other states.

Population shift prompts blood donor plea

There's been a shift in blood types across Australia, prompting a plea for more people who come from a variety of backgrounds to roll up their sleeves.

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