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Funds for vape crackdown after 'horror' chemicals found

Funds for vape crackdown after 'horror' chemicals found

A joint task force, resources for quitters and stronger enforcement of tough new laws will be funded by a $28 million package to stamp out vaping.

Woman's fatal fall alone, outside in the cold and rain

Woman's fatal fall alone, outside in the cold and rain

Woman's fatal fall alone, outside in the cold and rain

Woman's fatal fall alone, outside in the cold and rain

A coroner has found a 72-year-old woman who suffered a fatal fall at a supported living facility had been left unsupervised outside at night.

Dire need for pill testing service, Vic agencies say

Dire need for pill testing service, Vic agencies say

Dire need for pill testing service, Vic agencies say

Dire need for pill testing service, Vic agencies say

Victorian agencies have written to the government, calling for a life-saving service that would let people check the content and dosage of their illicit drugs.

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Putting food on the table getting harder as costs soar

Putting food on the table getting harder as costs soar

More than a third of Australian households are struggling with food insecurity and that includes many people who are working in mid-to-high earning jobs.

Businesses urged to step up for disability inequality

Businesses urged to step up for disability inequality

With inequality persisting for Australians living with disabilities, businesses are being urged to do their part and create more inclusive workplaces.

Lack of dental care leaves DV survivors missing teeth

Lack of dental care leaves DV survivors missing teeth

Difficulties accessing dental care means survivors of domestic violence may be forced to live without teeth for years while on waitlists for dentures.

Single-patient hospital record to roll out in NSW first

Single-patient hospital record to roll out in NSW first

A streamlined digital record-keeping system to track patient health information across NSW public hospitals is aimed at better linking services.

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Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws

Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws

Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws

Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws

An attempt by the shadow attorney-general to overrule ACT drug decriminalisation laws has been rejected in the Senate.

Parents, teachers weigh in to stop vaping in schools

Parents, teachers weigh in to stop vaping in schools

Parents, teachers weigh in to stop vaping in schools

Parents, teachers weigh in to stop vaping in schools

In an effort to stop young people vaping, NSW will host a roundtable of health experts, school staff, parents and students to help develop new policies.

Aussies waiting longer for and having fewer children

Aussies waiting longer for and having fewer children

Aussies waiting longer for and having fewer children

Aussies waiting longer for and having fewer children

Australians are taking longer to leave the family home, get married and gain financial independence, trends reflected in falling birth rates for younger people.

Country NSW faces wait for drug-user units in hospitals

Country NSW faces wait for drug-user units in hospitals

Country NSW faces wait for drug-user units in hospitals

Country NSW faces wait for drug-user units in hospitals

Specialised units will be set up in Sydney to cater for those undergoing acute drug- or alcohol-induced disturbances, but regional NSW facilities are on hold.

Medicinal cannabis driving trial a step closer in Vic

Medicinal cannabis driving trial a step closer in Vic

Medicinal cannabis driving trial a step closer in Vic

Medicinal cannabis driving trial a step closer in Vic

The effects of medicinal cannabis on driving will be investigated under a new closed-track trial in Victoria.

Cancer patients found after review into banned surgeon

Cancer patients found after review into banned surgeon

Cancer patients found after review into banned surgeon

Cancer patients found after review into banned surgeon

Seven people have been diagnosed with cancer after a review into their surgeon sparked a recall of almost 2000 colonoscopy patients in Victoria and NSW.

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

A Melbourne research institute will become the second place in the world to trial a stem cell therapy for a rare genetic condition.

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Getting under the world's skin with Aussie 'cosmedics'

The brains behind an emerging beauty empire has become the first woman founder in the Australian Business Growth Fund investment portfolio.

LGBTQI mental health in 'state of crisis'

Data shows that LGBTQI communities across Australia suffer mental ill-health at increasingly high rates, with more than half experiencing a disorder.

Dutton criticised over 'divisive' deportation calls

Experts say Peter Dutton's call to deport pro-Palestinian protesters on temporary visas will be distressing for refugees regardless of their visa status.

Apology after rape victim turned away from hospital

Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says a rape victim did not receive proper care at a central Queensland hospital and has "unreservedly apologised".

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TikTok medical influencer lied about being a doctor

A woman has admitted to pretending to be a doctor in TikTok and Instagram videos in which she wore medical scrubs and a stethoscope and discussed health issues.

PM confident of delivering on urgent care clinics

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told a nursing conference the government will exceed its target for urgent care clinics

Study opens door on negative health aspects of renting

People who rent a home age quicker than those who own their own house, with the negative health impact worse than being unemployed, a study has found.

NSW service diverts more than 1000 a month from EDs

Nurses and paramedics from across Australia are being sought to help expand a fledgling NSW service that's proven vital in reducing the strain on hospitals.

Households keen but confused by renewable energy change

Research has uncovered more than 50 emerging trends in how households are using energy, potentially helping consumers and networks avoid costly mistakes.

Merritt's condition 'improving slightly' in hospital

The sister of South Sydney great Nathan Merritt has taken to social media to provide an update on the health of the hospitalised former Rabbitohs winger.

COVID-19 costing the Australian economy billions

Three years after the pandemic began, the COVID-19 virus is still taking a toll on the economy in sick days and healthcare costs.

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