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• Prince Philip 'battled pancreatic cancer in secret' 31-03-2026

  Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip spent eight years battling pancreatic cancer in secret before his death, according to a new book. Philip passed away in 2021 at the age of 99 - a year before his wife - and now it's been suggested th

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• Vapes may cause cancer despite safer than smoking claim 31-03-2026

  People who vape are at higher risk of cancer than those who do not, a landmark study has found, casting doubt over whether the habit is safer than smoking. Public health experts and scientists generally don't consider e-cigarettes to be safe b

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• 'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access 31-03-2026

  When 80-year-old Annie, who had metastatic breast cancer, applied for voluntary assisted dying, her faith-based aged care home told her she would have to be assessed off-site. A major problem was that Annie was bed-bound and could only be moved by

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• The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest 30-03-2026

  Australians in regional areas are far more likely to experience a fatal neurological condition that has soared in prevalence in the past four decades. And exposure to pesticides in agricultural areas could be behind the rise in motor-neurone disea

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• Bursts of exercise 'could slash risk of major diseases' 30-03-2026

  Short bursts of daily exercise, even a few minutes - such as running for the bus - could slash the risk of developing diseases such as arthritis, heart disease and dementia. Taking the stairs, playing actively with children or walking quickly betw

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• 'Poorly designed' minor drug diversion scheme panned 30-03-2026

  Less than a quarter of people eligible for a diversion program for minor drug possession incidents are having their matters dealt with outside of court. Crime statistics analysis from NSW, the last Australian jurisdiction to introduce a drug diver

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• Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak 29-03-2026

  A hospital balcony adjacent to a construction site likely caused a cluster of fungal infections that killed two patients and has left one in intensive care for months. Six patients in the transplant unit of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, located in

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• Cancer survivor's parents walk to give others hope 29-03-2026

  Marina Forde and Tom Christy would love to take their 22-month-old son Flynn with them for a long walk this Sunday but the energetic toddler is unlikely to co-operate. "It's Flynn's world and we live in it," Ms Forde tells AAP.[s

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• Call to label domestic violence a public health crisis 29-03-2026

  Gendered violence must be recognised as preventable, says a scholar ship-winning student as she joins a next-generation chorus of doctors urging governments to respond to the crisis. Gender-based abuse is the leading cause of death and disability

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• Converting Overseas Nursing Qualifications to Work in Australia 27-03-2026

  Australia has long been an attractive destination for skilled healthcare professionals. With a high standard of living, competitive salaries, and a strong healthcare system, it’s no surprise that many internationally qualified nurses look to Au

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