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Two more SA hospitals pause birthing services amid staff shortage
Two more South Australian regional centres are now temporarily diverting expectant mothers as Kapunda Hospital's birthing service is closed indefinitely....
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Allied health workers to start 24-hour strike at Victorian public hospitals
The strike involves radiographers, sonographers, physiotherapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists and social workers at the state's public hospitals. Ne...
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It’s common to hear there’s ‘no money’ in healthcare. But sometimes it’s management that’s lacking | Ranjana Srivastava
A report into Melbourne’s Cohealth showed systemic problems were left unaddressed for a decade, while ideas from clinicians went ignored One cancer patien...
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Algal bloom information 'inconsistent', amid survey of health impacts of the bloom
Volunteers surveyed more than 200 people who reported a range of symptoms during the algal bloom outbreak not represented in the SA government's health ad...
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Hospital call from Melbourne's outer north leaders
A group of councils in Melbourne's north is calling on the state government to spend $45 million to buy land to begin planning for a hospital and train st...
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Australians are dying from a disease that was almost eliminated years ago
Forty-two babies in Australia died from congenital syphilis between 2011 and 2025, with the outbreak driving health workers into communities to raise awar...
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Brisbane to get $5.6m boost to health and wellness programs
The Move Well Brisbane campaign will double the number of providers and activities in Brisbane's Active and Healthy program and include nutritional and co...
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Online racism is significantly impacting mental health, First Nations people say: ‘It’s like carrying a bully in your pocket’
Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a digital duty of care to prevent social media algorithms from incentivising ‘racist’ content Get our br...
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Police dog puts alleged fugitive bikie in hospital
A Top End bikie who allegedly escaped police custody last week has been hospitalised after being bitten by a police dog during his re-capture. Newsiline s...
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Closure of Mackay private hospital 'makes everything worse', GP says
The 34-bed Mackay Private Hospital is closing its doors with the operator citing "rising operational and maintenance" costs. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Three hospitalised as Central Australian family dispute turns violent
Three people have been hospitalised after a family dispute at a Central Australian outstation turned violent over the weekend, sparking fears of further u...
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More child health nurse visits for Victorian kids amid NDIS shake-up
All children in Victoria will get two extra visits with maternal and child health nurses as the state prepares to launch its new program for those shifted...
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Health authorities launch crackdown on illegal peptides, amid surge in use
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has launched a crackdown on unregulated peptides, saying increased illegal imports were posing a risk to consumers. N...
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Person dies after contracting rare mosquito-borne disease in WA
One person has died after contracting Murray Valley Encephalitis in Western Australia's Kimberley region. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News A...
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Victorian coroner recommends mental health guarantee for gun owners
The coroner made the recommendation as part of an inquiry into the death of a gun owner who failed to self-report an extensive history of mental health an...
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Doctors call for mandatory food star ratings to stop health 'crisis'
Health bodies want star ratings on all packaged foods to help shoppers make healthier choices, but the grocery industry says the voluntary system works. N...
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NT youth mental health inpatient facility lacking basic safety standards
The Northern Territory's only youth mental health inpatient ward failed to meet 16 national safety standards, documents obtained under Freedom of Informat...
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It costs millions per day for healthy people to lie in hospital beds
As many medically well patients wait in public hospitals for a spot in aged care, their bodies begin to deteriorate at a rate experts believe is preventab...
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Lentils are healthy, cheap and versatile, and they shine in these recipes
From soups to bolognese and oven bakes, lentils are a versatile and affordable meal option. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and l...
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How this Indigenous mother paved the way for her children to study medicine
Ieesha, Abdul and Jamaal Nasser are following in the footsteps of their mother Tatum Maybir, who entered medicine aged 45 after raising her six children....
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Does being in a 'safe seat' influence whether your hospital gets an upgrade?
Are hospitals in safe seats being overlooked for multi-million-dollar refurbishments by the Victorian government? Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Live: Piastri starts Monaco GP seventh, Ferrari boss returns from hospital
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts tonight's Monaco Grand Prix from pole position, as the teenager aims to continue his impressive run. N...
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Simone Biles reveals recent health scare
Decorated gymnast Simone Biles shares an undisclosed health scare, telling her social media followers that "almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier t...
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Allegations of double billing and charging for no service at Kalgoorlie hospital
A public hospital and private medical imaging provider have been billing Medicare for some services which are not eligible for bulk billing, according to...
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Public health agency concerned latest Ebola outbreak could become largest on record
The World Health Organisation says the outbreak is 'moving fast'. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the origin...
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'Very troubled project': Hospital cost blowout concerns treasurer
The new Women's and Children's Hospital was priced at $3.2 billion in 2022, before inflation and other pressures sent costs in the construction industry s...
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Mental health royal commission update silent on hundreds of promised homes
A progress report on a major mental health inquiry sparks fears that a major housing commitment has fallen to the wayside. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Breaking: Man dies in hospital after bus crash in Perth's north
A 61-year-old passenger who was critically hurt in a bus crash in Wanneroo in Perth's northern suburbs dies from his injuries. Newsiline summarises this r...
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WA's Ebola risk is low, chief health officer says
Dr Clare Huppatz, the first woman to be appointed WA's chief health officer, takes up her role at a time when Ebola, diphtheria and the flu are public hea...
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'Sick and tired': Northern Adelaide hospital nurses walk off job for 24 hours
Nurses and midwives at the Lyell McEwin Hospital have walked off the job as pay negotiations with the state government continue. Newsiline summarises this...
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Rubio says concerns over Trump's health 'absurd and ridiculous'
The US president's mental acuity is in the spotlight, with the secretary of state shown videos of Donald Trump appearing to fall asleep during public appe...
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Diphtheria outbreak: residents of remote NT community say health clinic has no hand sanitiser
There’s a three-week wait on test results in Yuendumu, near Alice Springs, and locals say NT Health has dropped the ball on telling locals what to do if t...
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Teen's 5-day wait in hospital emergency department prompts official apologies
The WA health minister and director of the state's country health service have unreservedly apologised to a 17-year-old left in an emergency room for 116...
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Docker O'Driscoll says mental health admission 'best thing' he's done
Fremantle Dockers midfielder Nathan O'Driscoll says he has received "nothing but love" after posting on social media about his struggles with anxiety and...
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Dieback disease killing mango trees is spreading in the NT
At a field day in the Northern Territory, mango growers were desperate to learn what could be done to stop the spread of mango twig tip dieback. Newsiline...
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Cost-of-living squeeze pushes Tasmanians to cut back on health and fitness
As household budgets tighten, keeping up a health and fitness regime often slips, but experts say giving people cheap or free ways to stay fit is critical...