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Doctors' AI usage raising privacy and safety concerns

Doctors' AI usage raising privacy and safety concerns

AI is transforming the Australian medical industry but regulators are struggling to ensure accuracy and protect patient privacy, a report says.

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a broad swipe at right-wing rivals, telling the Labor Party faithful they are only interested in airing grievances.

Premier pitches train-building to keep Labor on track

Premier pitches train-building to keep Labor on track

Premier pitches train-building to keep Labor on track

Premier pitches train-building to keep Labor on track

Billions of dollars in funding for local train building has been promised at a state Labor party gathering otherwise focused on countering One Nation rhetoric.

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Labor backs down on irreversible age care algorithm

Labor backs down on irreversible age care algorithm

The aged care minister has denied AI alone was deciding aged care assessment packages, after complaints a controversial algorithm could not be overruled.

Push to free up GPs with more pharmacist prescriptions

Push to free up GPs with more pharmacist prescriptions

Letting pharmacists write medication scripts could save $1 billion in health costs and free up 10 million GP visits a year, a report has found.

Thousands of older Australians still waiting for care

Thousands of older Australians still waiting for care

Wait times for in-home care have come down for the first quarter of the year, but large numbers are still looking to get support.

Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause

Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause

A national campaign will help women better understand their menopause symptoms, access trusted health information and find out how to get support.

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'Nightmare scenario': illegal tobacco impact laid bare

'Nightmare scenario': illegal tobacco impact laid bare

'Nightmare scenario': illegal tobacco impact laid bare

'Nightmare scenario': illegal tobacco impact laid bare

Legitimate tobacco retailers say tax hikes have led to illicit sales decimating their income, with the legal market destined to be wiped out.

'Disregarded': how Medicare lets down rural patients

'Disregarded': how Medicare lets down rural patients

'Disregarded': how Medicare lets down rural patients

'Disregarded': how Medicare lets down rural patients

Australia's treasured Medicare system is not fit-for-purpose outside major cities, with rural patients disadvantaged and "invisible", an inquiry has been told.

A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole

A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole

A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole

A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole

An ineffective and unchecked payment scheme for doctors who prop up the rural health system has led to a $1.3 billion budget blow out, an audit has found.

'Risky' co-sleeping likely caused death of three babies

'Risky' co-sleeping likely caused death of three babies

'Risky' co-sleeping likely caused death of three babies

'Risky' co-sleeping likely caused death of three babies

The "risky" co-sleeping of three babies by their parents and siblings likely caused their deaths, a coroner has found as she recommended prevention measures.

AMA warns health system cracks 'impossible to ignore'

AMA warns health system cracks 'impossible to ignore'

AMA warns health system cracks 'impossible to ignore'

AMA warns health system cracks 'impossible to ignore'

A peak health body has busted the myth that hospitals are overrun due to people unnecessarily presenting to EDs, saying the reason is a systemic one.

Facts over fear: data needed on brain fog in menopause

Facts over fear: data needed on brain fog in menopause

Facts over fear: data needed on brain fog in menopause

Facts over fear: data needed on brain fog in menopause

A lack of long-term research has left a huge gap in being able to prevent and treat women's experiences of brain fog during menopause.

Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution" but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention.

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Call to label domestic violence a public health crisis

Historic dismissal of gendered violence has meant it has not been prioritised as a public health issue but a Melbourne medical student wants to change that.

Growing obesity crisis tanking Aussie productivity

An all-of-the-above strategy is needed to head off Australia's worsening obesity problem, bipartisan research finds.

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

The United Nations is hosting its largest annual gathering on gender equality against a backdrop of pushback to hard won rights being felt around the world.

Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap

A small Pacific nation is leading others when it comes to female judiciary representation but disparities around the world affect how justice is delivered.

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'Truth, not noise': ambassador backs gender data

Australia will continue to invest in gender data collection to monitor progress on efforts to advance gender equality and address disparities.

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Advocates are calling on governments around the world to crack down on gender-based violence facilitated through tech, as well as education for young people.

We're sitting idle on the toxic fumes harming our kids

It's as easy as disengaging a button or key but it's taken a long time to spread the message that idling engines near schools is a danger to children's health.

GPs disturbed by latest contraceptive pill 'shortcut'

Australia's top doctors' group has lashed a state government's move to allow women seeking the contraceptive pill to bypass general practitioners.

NDIS ordered to pay up in 'significant' court battle

The national disability insurer was wrong to deny funding to a man in need of a mobility scooter, a court has ruled in a landmark decision.

Specialists to disclose fees amid bulk-billing rise

There has been the largest increase in bulk-billing rates in Australia in 20 years, as the government plans laws to crack down on soaring specialist rates.

No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

Anthony Albanese insists a delay to an early intervention program for children with autism is about making sure the government gets it right.

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