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Lawyers lose in better deal for pelvic mesh victims

Lawyers lose in better deal for pelvic mesh victims

A law firm that ran two class actions for women harmed by pelvic mesh implants will lose out on a $38.5 million cut of $405 million in settlement funds.

Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry

Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry

Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry

Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry

Experts will look into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but decisions taken by the states on lockdowns or border closures will be exempt.

PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report

PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report

PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report

PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could be poised to announce the details of a special commission of inquiry into the handling of COVID-19 pandemic.

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Heatwave, bushfires wreak havoc as threat moves north

Heatwave, bushfires wreak havoc as threat moves north

Bushfires are burning across a number of states as a heatwave is forecast to move into Queensland and the Northern Territory, sparking a wave of warnings.

Melanoma expert 'patient zero' in brain cancer fight

Melanoma expert 'patient zero' in brain cancer fight

A leading pathologist fighting incurable brain cancer has trialled a personalised vaccine that could become the new frontier in treating the disease.

Record-breaking heatwave sparks catastrophic fire risk

Record-breaking heatwave sparks catastrophic fire risk

Unseasonably warm weather and strong winds have left the much of the country sweltering in a heatwave with fire warnings closing dozens of schools.

Equity fund on stand-by to put federal billions to work

Equity fund on stand-by to put federal billions to work

The promised $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund has had its first board meeting but could be years away from writing its first cheque without expert help.

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The 'old person' disease killing as many kids as cancer

The 'old person' disease killing as many kids as cancer

The 'old person' disease killing as many kids as cancer

The 'old person' disease killing as many kids as cancer

Overshadowed by its old-age equivalent, childhood dementia receives little attention, but it has a growing and deadly effect on the kids who suffer from it.

Chicken blamed for three-state listeria outbreak

Chicken blamed for three-state listeria outbreak

Chicken blamed for three-state listeria outbreak

Chicken blamed for three-state listeria outbreak

A commercial chicken product is the probable cause of nine listeria cases in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, according to health investigators.

NSW swelters as spring heatwave warnings issued

NSW swelters as spring heatwave warnings issued

NSW swelters as spring heatwave warnings issued

NSW swelters as spring heatwave warnings issued

The weather bureau has issued heatwave warnings for parts of southern and coastal NSW, as temperatures reach 33C in Sydney and 34C out west.

Heat builds up across NSW as temperature records tumble

Heat builds up across NSW as temperature records tumble

Heat builds up across NSW as temperature records tumble

Heat builds up across NSW as temperature records tumble

Fire authorities are on alert for the risk of increasing winds fanning bushfires as spring heat builds up, with Queensland and NSW set to swelter.

AI is revolutionising diabetes treatment, inquiry told

AI is revolutionising diabetes treatment, inquiry told

AI is revolutionising diabetes treatment, inquiry told

AI is revolutionising diabetes treatment, inquiry told

Life-changing artificial intelligence technology is being used to treat diabetes patients, although access remains limited, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.

Disability inquiry calls for urgent government response

Disability inquiry calls for urgent government response

Disability inquiry calls for urgent government response

Disability inquiry calls for urgent government response

The head of the disability royal commission has thrown down a challenge for all governments to respond to abuse and neglect exposed by the long-running inquiry.

Certainty for temporary health workers in NSW budget

Certainty for temporary health workers in NSW budget

Certainty for temporary health workers in NSW budget

Certainty for temporary health workers in NSW budget

Temporary frontline workers at risk of being let go from their positions will be made permanent under a NSW budget measure to improve hospital staffing levels.

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Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

The federal Liberals are pushing to overturn ACT drug decriminalisation laws after claiming they would be a Canberra "tourism attraction''.

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Rural Australia is the engine room of the national economy, but little profit is returned for crucial services like healthcare, a conference has been told.

Hard to stomach as social media targets troubled teens

TikTok algorithms are feeding teenagers harmful content when they don't even want it, new research shows.

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

A national summit in Canberra has been told innovative community-led solutions will lead the bush to a prosperous future.

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Prenatal program helps Indigenous mums and bubs thrive

A unique prenatal health care program is closing the gap in maternal and infant health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mums and their babies.

Labor wants to cut smoking prevalence across Australia

The federal government has introduced new vaping and smoking laws aimed at preventing a new generation of nicotine addicts while encouraging more to quit.

Boys' mistreatment prompts action on disability report

Five recommendations put forward by the disability royal commission will be adopted fully or in principle by the Queensland government.

Cosmetic cowboys face fines with new surgeon laws

Strict protections over the title "surgeon" have been passed by Queensland's parliament to crack down on doctors falsely advertising qualified cosmetic surgery

'Tipping point' in paramedic pay row as budget nears

Paramedics are calling for urgent action to address a worker exodus as the NSW government unveils a scholarship for healthcare students.

Allegedly defamatory report put focus on maggot risks

News reports about an amputee who found maggots growing on his prosthetic limb meant doctors discussed that risk more often with patients, a surgeon says.

Budget to boost funding for NSW women's health centres

Dedicated centres for women's health services will receive additional funding in the NSW budget to help provided care to more people.

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