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Triple-zero 'risk' as paramedics reject huge pay offer

Triple-zero 'risk' as paramedics reject huge pay offer

A pay offer that would have lifted NSW paramedic pay by an average of 19 per cent - putting them nearly on par with interstate colleagues - has been rejected.

States swelter in 40C temps as bushfire risk soars

States swelter in 40C temps as bushfire risk soars

States swelter in 40C temps as bushfire risk soars

States swelter in 40C temps as bushfire risk soars

A heatwave across four states has left Australians sweltering and placed firefighters on high alert, as schools closed and thousands of people lost power.

Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help

Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help

Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help

Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help

Calls from rural Australians have doubled in the past year to a phone counselling service founded to help tradies, truckies and other blue collar workers.

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AFL concussion report from 1993 central to class action

AFL concussion report from 1993 central to class action

A major concussion class action against the AFL relies on a medical report from the code in the '90s, as new details of Max Rooke's injuries were revealed.

Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law

Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law

New smoking laws that address rising levels of vaping have passed parliament, banning the use of appealing names and including new warnings on packets.

Health chief admits patient's death 'preventable'

Health chief admits patient's death 'preventable'

Queensland Health has admitted "significant failings" led to the "preventable" death of a patient at a Gold Coast hospital last year.

Heat alert as states hit with scorching conditions

Heat alert as states hit with scorching conditions

High temperatures are forecast for many parts of Australia with heatwave warnings issued for most states and territories.

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Task force to tackle record emergency wait times

Task force to tackle record emergency wait times

Task force to tackle record emergency wait times

Task force to tackle record emergency wait times

The increasing number of people attending under-pressure NSW hospital emergency departments has led to record waits for care.

Indigenous children experiencing fewer hearing problems

Indigenous children experiencing fewer hearing problems

Indigenous children experiencing fewer hearing problems

Indigenous children experiencing fewer hearing problems

Indigenous children are experiencing fewer ear problems with improved access to screening and early ear infection detection.

Iron deficiency symptoms going undetected

Iron deficiency symptoms going undetected

Iron deficiency symptoms going undetected

Iron deficiency symptoms going undetected

It's a condition that affects one in three people, but some symptoms are so mild it's easy to ignore iron deficiency until it becomes a big problem.

AI character helping dementia patients feel understood

AI character helping dementia patients feel understood

AI character helping dementia patients feel understood

AI character helping dementia patients feel understood

Australians with dementia could benefit from interacting with AI characters who reflect the experience of living with the neurological disease.

Australia on path to ending HIV transmission by 2030

Australia on path to ending HIV transmission by 2030

Australia on path to ending HIV transmission by 2030

Australia on path to ending HIV transmission by 2030

Findings from Australia's HIV Taskforce report chart a path to ending transmission of the virus by the end of the decade as the world marks World AIDS Day.

Doctors risk charges over online voluntary euthanasia

Doctors risk charges over online voluntary euthanasia

Doctors risk charges over online voluntary euthanasia

Doctors risk charges over online voluntary euthanasia

The Federal Court has ruled voluntary assisted dying laws equate to suicide, leaving doctors who help patients end their lives online at risk of prosecution.

Paramedics' industrial action ruled out of order

Paramedics' industrial action ruled out of order

Paramedics' industrial action ruled out of order

Paramedics' industrial action ruled out of order

A 12-hour industrial action that would have resulted in some paramedics refusing all but the most serious calls has been ruled out of order amid a pay dispute.

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Workload relief for midwives in patient ratio reforms

Midwives working in Queensland public hospitals will soon operate under patient ratios after the state's health minister tabled reforms to parliament.

Thalidomide memorial offers 'recognition and respect'

A national site of recognition to thalidomide survivors and their families has been unveiled in Canberra, following a formal government apology.

Sun safety warning ahead of summer's start

After a rise in the number of people presenting for sunburn treatment at emergency departments, Australians are being urged to take sun safety seriously.

Over-the-counter cannabis pain relief on the horizon

Australians may be able to buy cannabis pain relief without a prescription in about 12 months with final clinical trials underway for a dissolvable tablet.

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Grieving mum's maternity care improvements adopted

Queensland's health minister will introduce maternity care improvements suggested by a mother grieving her baby girl's death at a hospital north of Brisbane.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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