Home
Sections
The Morning Wire
Saved Articles
0
Reading History
My Topics
keyboard_arrow_right
My Account
My Membership
Recommend AAP News
Media Releases
About AAP
FAQs
Logout
Pricing
Contact
About
Log In
Sign Up
Top Stories
Politics
Courts
General
Finance
Sport
World
FactCheck
Factual. Independent. Impartial.
Support AAP with a free or paid subscription
Subscribe to AAP News
Download our app
Factual. Independent. Impartial.
Support AAP with a free or paid subscription
Subscribe to AAP News
Download our app
Latest news: Health
National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing
Western Australia has joined other states in expressing support for a national ban on the future use of deadly disease-causing engineered stone.
Nov 29, 2023
Carr calls for courage ahead of next drug summit
Courage remains vital in drug policy, former NSW premier Bob Carr says as he and fellow players in a landmark drug summit press for more change.
Nov 29, 2023
Thalidomide survivors welcome government apology
Thalidomide survivors say a national apology from the government was a significant step forward, welcoming a reopening of a support scheme.
Nov 29, 2023
Factual. Independent. Impartial.
Subscribe to AAP News
Already a member?
Sign in here
PM issues 'overdue' apology to thalidomide survivors
The prime minister has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the government to the survivors and families affected by the drug thalidomide.
Nov 29, 2023
Movember's fight to stop years shaved off men's lives
Movember's new research institute, unveiled on its 20th anniversary, will accelerate men's health research and develop programs to improve real-world outcomes.
Nov 28, 2023
Health system coughs up almost $50b fighting COVID
Close to $50 billion was spent on the COVID-19 response, as Australians are warned they still need to be vaccinated against the virus.
Nov 28, 2023
Bacterial outbreak at hospitals sparks safety warning
Contaminated saline products used at hospitals are being recalled after the Therapeutic Goods Administration issued an alert following a bacterial outbreak.
Nov 28, 2023
Factual. Independent. Impartial.
Subscribe to AAP News
Already a member?
Sign in here
Doctors call for climate change action, less new gas
Doctors for the Environment wants the WA government to protect the community from climate change and stop approving new gas projects.
Nov 28, 2023
Disposable vape ban will not punish users
The federal government will begin cracking down on single-use, disposable vapes after a growing number of young Australians began taking up the habit.
Nov 28, 2023
Rural health bonus scheme creating staff 'schisms'
NSW nurses are grappling with worsening workplace culture, compounded by a divisive incentive scheme that rewards some and not others, an inquiry has been told.
Nov 27, 2023
Teenage smoking rates 'incredibly worrying': experts
Though vaping and e-cigarettes have taken over the public health spotlight, experts say the government must continue pushing tobacco legislation.
Nov 27, 2023
Review underway at hospital after baby girl dies
Queensland's Health Minister says a clinical review is underway after parents raised questions about the death of their baby just hours after being born.
Nov 27, 2023
More than 8000 WA patients to receive elective surgery
The Western Australian government will spend $40 million to slash the elective surgery waitlist that blew out during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nov 27, 2023
Low vaccination rates prompt jab 'surge' plea
There's a plea for Australia to roll out vaccine 'surges' as the take up rate for jabs against serious diseases is lagging among high-risk groups.
Nov 26, 2023
Factual. Independent. Impartial.
Subscribe to AAP News
Already a member?
Sign in here
Ailing pope to broadcast Sunday prayer from residence
Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after hospital tests ruled out lung complications resulting from a case of flu.
Nov 26, 2023
Redkite's Christmas appeal takes flight
Families impacted by childhood cancer have come together at Kirribilli House for a morning of festivities marking the launch of Redkite's Christmas appeal.
Nov 25, 2023
Opposition backs age verification for pornography
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed calls to implement age verification for viewing pornographic material online.
Nov 25, 2023
Rewards of going rural, as doctors push for recognition
Young doctors are more likely to choose to live and work in country Australia if rural generalist medicine is recognised as a specialty, medical colleges say.
Nov 24, 2023
Access five free articles per month
Subscription Options
Already a member?
Sign in here
Plan to ease ambulance ramping unveiled after deaths
Queensland Health has revealed a five-point, $20 million plan to ease ambulance ramping following crisis talks with emergency department bosses.
Nov 24, 2023
'Life or death': rural health back under the spotlight
An inquiry will examine the NSW government's progress in improving healthcare in rural areas, 18 months after revelations the system was at breaking point.
Nov 23, 2023
Ambulance ramping under spotlight after patient deaths
Queensland's health minister will bring together emergency department bosses to address ambulance ramping after two people died in as many days.
Nov 23, 2023
Paramedics waiting for pay offer call premier to table
Paramedics want senior ministers to emerge "from the shadows" and make a real pay offer as threats of significant industrial action remain.
Nov 23, 2023
Free app may be a life saver for cardiac arrest victims
Any adult who feels able to provide chest compressions can register for an app helping improve cardiac arrest survival rates.
Nov 23, 2023
SA puts deadline on silicosis-causing engineered stone
Engineered stone could soon be ditched in South Australia if a national ban is not enforced, with state and territory leaders set for further talks.
Nov 23, 2023
Home birth option for Queensland women in 2024
More Queensland women will soon have the option of giving birth at home, bringing the state into line with every Australian state except one.
Nov 23, 2023
1
…
57
58
59
60
Topics
Politics
Australia
New South Wales
Europe
Queensland
Economy, Business and Finance
Western Australia
Environmental Issue
Health
South Australia
Social Issue
Technology
Religion and Belief
Parliament
Government
Global Warming
Laws
Hospital and Clinic
Virus Diseases
Labour
No opinion,
no spin,
no agenda.
Support AAP News
Already a member?
Sign in here
