Public Health
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Vapes seized in SA as concern grows over teen use AAP - 11-09-2023
Thousands of vapes have been seized and a dozen businesses fined as worrying figures reveal the extent of teen e-cigarette use. A total of 4536 nicotine vapes
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Major upgrade to ageing hospitals in $3b NSW govt blitz AAP - 10-09-2023
Western Sydney's ageing and under-resourced public hospitals will be upgraded in a $3 billion budget blitz announced by the NSW government. Four hospitals
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More TB cases confirmed in outbreak on Indigenous lands AAP - 08-09-2023
More than 700 people have been screened and 13 cases confirmed in a tuberculosis outbreak on South Australia's northern Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lands.
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Non-emergency patients told to stay away from hospitals AAP - 07-09-2023
People are being urged to stay away from Tasmania's two major public hospitals unless it is an emergency because of significant demand for services. The
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Stronger botox and filler safeguards on the cards AAP - 05-09-2023
There's a fresh crackdown on advertising and regulations for botox, fillers and other cosmetic procedures. All registered practitioners will be expected
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Lung disease to worsen with climate change AAP - 04-09-2023
People with lung conditions are among those most at risk from the changing climate, a group of respiratory experts says. They are calling for urgent action
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Voice campaigner makes plea for better health services AAP - 31-08-2023
AFL executive Tanya Hosch has spoken of her lower leg amputation while delivering an emotional speech in support of an Indigenous voice. Rising from her wheelchair
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Drug overdose deaths remain at 'crisis' levels AAP - 28-08-2023
Every four hours an Australian is dying of a drug overdose, prompting a renewed call for urgent action to combat the long-term crisis. An annual report by public
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'Disappearing' universal healthcare in inquiry's sights AAP - 25-08-2023
A far-reaching investigation into NSW health services will probe shortfalls in the multibillion-dollar system to help cut waste and make better use of staff and funding.
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Govt invests $18m to address FASD in central Australia AAP - 24-08-2023
The federal government is investing $18.4 million to help children in central Australia with neurodevelopmental issues. Donna Ah-Chee, chief executive of the
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Payout for kids in SA hospital hearing implant bungle AAP - 23-08-2023
The South Australian government will pay compensation to the families of more than 200 children caught up in the Adelaide Women's and Children's Hospital cochlear
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Boost for spinal unit after concerns about patient care AAP - 18-08-2023
Queensland's only dedicated spinal unit will stay put and receive a funding boost following concerns about patient care and a lack of resources. The Palaszczuk
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Improvements to health care on national cabinet agenda AAP - 17-08-2023
Health reform will dominate the next national cabinet meeting in a bid to create a patient-centred system. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he would meet
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Sweet tooth tax could cure hip pocket pain AAP - 16-08-2023
A tax on sugary drinks would reduce their consumption and help fund targeted schemes to improve oral care for vulnerable Australians, the dental association says.
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Tricky task ahead to close legal loopholes on vaping AAP - 14-08-2023
A crackdown on vapes could take longer than the federal government anticipated as it seeks to work with state and territory leaders to close multiple legal loopholes.
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Littleproud warns regions at risk from medicine changes AAP - 13-08-2023
Looming prescription medicine changes will result in poorer health outcomes for regional Australians, Nationals leader David Littleproud warns. Measures coming
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Cheaper medicines uncertainty after Senate antics AAP - 10-08-2023
The future of cheaper medicines and 60-day dispensing is again up in the air, with the Senate likely to consider a push to scrap the change. The federal opposition
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Doctors sound health alarm over gas expansion plans AAP - 09-08-2023
Children will be at an increased risk of cancer and birth defects should a planned gas processing and petrochemicals plant in Darwin Harbour go ahead, doctors have warned.
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Dentists warn on vaping danger in oral health charter AAP - 07-08-2023
Australia's dentists have put the spotlight on the harmful impact of vaping as part of national guidelines on managing oral health. An 11-point charter
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Overseas-trained doctors fast-tracked amid GP shortage AAP - 01-08-2023
Overseas-trained doctors are set to be fast-tracked to work in communities across Australia facing GP shortages. The nation's peak body for general practitioners
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