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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
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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
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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
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Nation-first living lab ready to tackle deadly cancer
Researchers from across the nation will analyse specimens from men with metastatic prostate cancer, giving them new tools in the fight against the disease.
Nov 22, 2023
Electronic medical record glitch hits hospitals
Some staff have been forced to revert to pen and paper for hours to document clinical care after an electronic glitch hit hospitals across Queensland.
Nov 22, 2023
Warning to vaccinate as pre-Xmas COVID-19 cases surge
A spike in COVID-19 infections has prompted calls for Australians to get vaccinated and exercise caution around vulnerable relatives leading up to the holidays.
Nov 22, 2023
Rural residents have lower risk of dementia: study
Better access to nature and green spaces in the country may lower the risk of dementia, researchers say.
Nov 21, 2023
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Brisbane mum dies after ambulance fails to arrive
A woman has died after Queensland paramedics failed to arrive, with Health Minister Shannon Fentiman calling the incident "unacceptable".
Nov 21, 2023
Urgent action needed to tackle military veteran crisis
A report has unveiled the disturbing number of Australian serving military personnel and veterans who have taken their own lives, with calls for urgent action.
Nov 21, 2023
Call for national testing standard after Qld lab bungle
Queensland's attorney-general has backed the concept of a national standard for forensic testing after years of bungles at a state-run laboratory.
Nov 21, 2023
Australians delaying doctor visits due to rising costs
Put off by surging prices, patients are increasingly delaying or skipping important appointments with doctors, dentists and medical health professionals.
Nov 21, 2023
New vaccines to target current COVID-19 variants
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says the latest COVID-19 vaccines targeting current Omicron variants will be available to Australians next month.
Nov 20, 2023
Deadly warning for DIY home renovators
Australians wanting to renovate their homes are being warned of a deadly material that could endanger the lives of their families and neighbours.
Nov 20, 2023
Backlog after 'flawed' DNA testing could take years
Another DNA testing bungle has been exposed at Queensland's troubled forensic lab, meaning more than 100,000 samples might need to be re-tested.
Nov 20, 2023
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