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Long waits persist for Victorian ambulances, surgery

Long waits persist for Victorian ambulances, surgery

Victoria's ambulance response times and planned surgery waiting list are falling but the health minister admits they won't return to pre-COVID levels overnight.

Whooping cough outbreak 'well overdue', experts say

Whooping cough outbreak 'well overdue', experts say

Whooping cough outbreak 'well overdue', experts say

Whooping cough outbreak 'well overdue', experts say

Experts say an outbreak of whooping cough is on the horizon and could infect tens of thousands of Australians going into the Christmas period.

Cost of living no downer for Aussies' illicit drug use

Cost of living no downer for Aussies' illicit drug use

Cost of living no downer for Aussies' illicit drug use

Cost of living no downer for Aussies' illicit drug use

Methamphetamine and cocaine use has increased in Australia to the highest levels recorded since 2020, according to wastewater monitoring data.

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'Tip of the iceberg': 30 tonnes of illegal vapes seized

'Tip of the iceberg': 30 tonnes of illegal vapes seized

The Australian Border Force and the TGA have seized tonnes of illegal vapes, but the health minister says more must be done.

Telehealth should cover specialist appointments: AMA

Telehealth should cover specialist appointments: AMA

The Australian Medical Association doesn't agree with a proposal to scrap Medicare funding for initial telehealth appointments with non-GP specialists.

People with ADHD face stigma, barriers: Senate report

People with ADHD face stigma, barriers: Senate report

Many Australians living with ADHD want better support as they navigate stigma, inadequate or expensive treatment and diagnosis services, and other issues.

Qld Health faces long-stay patient challenge

Qld Health faces long-stay patient challenge

The Queensland government will inject $200 million over two years to help address the number of long stay hospital patients causing significant challenges.

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'Big reforms': Vic braces for drunkenness law change

'Big reforms': Vic braces for drunkenness law change

'Big reforms': Vic braces for drunkenness law change

'Big reforms': Vic braces for drunkenness law change

Hours before public drunkenness is decriminalised in Victoria, the state government has revealed operational details on how health workers will manage cases.

One in four tired, burnt out nurses planning to quit

One in four tired, burnt out nurses planning to quit

One in four tired, burnt out nurses planning to quit

One in four tired, burnt out nurses planning to quit

A nursing shortage gripping the country will only worsen, with one in four in primary health care planning to leave within five years.

Pact puts handbrake on 'defining technology of our age'

Pact puts handbrake on 'defining technology of our age'

Pact puts handbrake on 'defining technology of our age'

Pact puts handbrake on 'defining technology of our age'

A pact on artificial intelligence is intended to protect people from harm without stifling breakthroughs in vaccines, computing and defence.

Inquiry to examine wide-ranging impacts of menopause

Inquiry to examine wide-ranging impacts of menopause

Inquiry to examine wide-ranging impacts of menopause

Inquiry to examine wide-ranging impacts of menopause

The Senate will next week agree to set up an inquiry into menopause after a request from the Greens.

Refugees more likely to drown than other Australians

Refugees more likely to drown than other Australians

Refugees more likely to drown than other Australians

Refugees more likely to drown than other Australians

Refugees who sought asylum in Australia in the latest two decades have a higher risk of drowning death compared to the general population.

Free flu jabs to remedy Queensland vaccine fatigue

Free flu jabs to remedy Queensland vaccine fatigue

Free flu jabs to remedy Queensland vaccine fatigue

Free flu jabs to remedy Queensland vaccine fatigue

Queenslanders will be able to get free flu jabs from 2024 amid concern "vaccine fatigue" is contributing to a low rate of people getting their shots.

Pharmacist sacked after accessing 7000 patient records

Pharmacist sacked after accessing 7000 patient records

Pharmacist sacked after accessing 7000 patient records

Pharmacist sacked after accessing 7000 patient records

The Alfred Health worker was fired after an investigation uncovered they had accessed thousands of electronic medical records

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New national cancer plan to boost support for patients

An Australian Cancer Plan will aim to address inequality for treatment access and improve support for those with a diagnosis.

Urgent training needed for aged care shortage: experts

With Australia's ageing population set to surge, a peak academic body has raised the alarm over a predicted shortfall in allied health workers in aged care.

Heat deaths on the rise as extreme weather intensifies

As heatwaves, bushfires and storms become more extreme there are fears the hot and dry summer could lead to a spike in heat-related hospitalisations and deaths.

Prevention better than cure to close rural health gap

A study of 66,000 private health patients in regional Australia has mapped out the rates of chronic disease and revealed poor access to specialist care.

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Call to dump enforced drug treatment in youth detention

A scheme with the power to force incarcerated youth into drug treatment has been found to "offend" human rights conventions and lack a framework for safety.

Porn leading to violence and grooming: Contos

Australia needs to reckon with the "indoctrinating" force of pornography among young people and ensure higher "porn literacy," a leading consent activist says.

'Epidemic' of violence against women a national crisis

Politicians say the epidemic of violence against women is a national crisis, with calls for more to be done after a spike in deaths over the past 10 days.

Financial boost for GPs to increase bulk billing

The bulk-billing incentive for doctors will be tripled in a targeted bid to enable more children, pensioners and healthcare card holders to see a GP for free.

Bulk-billed tests catch carriers of genetic conditions

Prospective parents no longer need to fork out hundreds of dollars to find out if they carry the gene for three deadly conditions.

Arthritis cure hope as 'Gremlin' therapy shows promise

A stem cell treatment that boosts cartilage growth in mice has researchers excited about a potential long-awaited cure for osteoarthritis.

Queensland's opposition ramps up pledge on ambulances

LNP leader David Crisafulli has signalled an early election commitment to reduce ambulance ramping in Queensland as hospitals struggle.

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