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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.

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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

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.

Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

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

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.

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Hard to stomach as social media targets troubled teens

Hard to stomach as social media targets troubled teens

Hard to stomach as social media targets troubled teens

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

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

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.

Prenatal program helps Indigenous mums and bubs thrive

Prenatal program helps Indigenous mums and bubs thrive

Prenatal program helps Indigenous mums and bubs thrive

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

Labor wants to cut smoking prevalence across Australia

Labor wants to cut smoking prevalence across Australia

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

Boys' mistreatment prompts action on disability report

Boys' mistreatment prompts action on disability report

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

Cosmetic cowboys face fines with new surgeon laws

Cosmetic cowboys face fines with new surgeon laws

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

'Tipping point' in paramedic pay row as budget nears

'Tipping point' in paramedic pay row as budget nears

'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.

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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.

New regional sleep program targets First Nations people

A newly-funded sleep program is linking western and Indigenous knowledge to treat the medical condition of sleep apnoea in regional First Nations communities.

Hip surgery wait reduced in bid to lift survival rates

Every year, 19,000 Australians fracture their hip and one in four die within 12 months - statistics a health watchdog says are influenced by surgery delays.

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Major upgrade to ageing hospitals in $3b NSW govt blitz

Western Sydney's stretched health services and hospitals will receive a significant boost as part of a major budget investment by the NSW government.

One in three with mental condition won't get help

A survey shows Australians are dismissing or delaying mental health support due to costs, waitlists or believing their condition isn't serious enough.

Shocking birth trauma stories prompt maternity panel

Shocking stories of women's traumatic birthing experiences are driving the push for better maternity services and outcomes in NSW.

UN observer slams Australia over toxic threats, climate

Australia has been scolded over contaminated sites, new oil and gas projects and a "reactive" environmental protection framework by a UN investigator.

Secure housing to help keep remote health workers safe

The South Australian government has provided funding to keep remote health workers safe following the brutal rape and murder of outback nurse Gayle Woodford.

Deadline to claim almost $7m in aged care back pay

Nurses and other workers at a major aged care provider were underpaid almost $7 million over seven years and all money must be claimed within weeks.

More TB cases confirmed in outbreak on Indigenous lands

Health officials continue to fight a tuberculosis outbreak on South Australia's Indigenous lands, where 13 cases have been confirmed.

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