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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...
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Ozempic-like drugs may improve kidney disease outcomes: study
Research shows semaglutide — commonly sold as Ozempic or Wegovy — can improve kidney function and survival rates for people with some chronic diseases, ev...
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Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib suspended by health ombudsman
Obesity surgeon Reza Adib has been suspended from practising medicine as he faces rape charges. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia a...
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Expensive watches, work bags and gold-plated stationary claimed in SA Health scheme
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has called for stronger governance of professional development reimbursements for public sector medic...
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Nurses told not to wear colourful scrubs at Hobart hospital
Nurses at the Royal Hobart Hospital have been told they should stop wearing fun scrubs or "free dress" and reminded they need to maintain "some profession...
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North Canberra Hospital to cost $1.5b, will be ready in 2031
The ACT government unveils details of the new North Canberra Hospital as part of its latest budget, with the total cost of the project now expected to be...
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Race to develop Ebola vaccine as deadly strain of virus spreads
Nearly 250 people are suspected to have died, and more than 1,100 are infected with the rare strain of Ebola in the DRC and Uganda, though the true spread...
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Tough times for hospitality businesses with rising cost of food and power
The hospitality sector is grappling with "unprecedented" cost increases, according to a national peak body, with many being forced to close their doors. N...
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NT WorkSafe charges health department over hospital aerosol can death
WorkSafe charges Northern Territory Health with failing to comply with health and safety duties over the death of a mental health in-patient at Royal Darw...
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Donald Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health
Donald Trump's medical report shows the US president underwent a CT scan, cancer screenings and other preventative assessments carried out by 22 specialis...
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Diphtheria is a disease of poverty that has no place in modern Australia. When we talk about Closing the Gap, this is the gap | Donna Ah Chee
For those of us working in Aboriginal health, the outbreak doesn’t come as a surprise. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and li...
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Young police officer's death raises questions about mental health support
An inquest into the death of a NSW Police recruit who was less than three months into the job hears differing opinions about whether it was related to his...
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Apology demanded over leak of politician's health-related information
A Tasmanian independent politician is calling for an apology after her personal health-related request via email to the government was leaked to a media o...
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Health experts 'alert' not 'alarmed' as measles cases rise in Australia
Authorities keep a close eye on measles outbreaks in Asia, as many cases reported in Australia continue to be returned overseas travellers. Newsiline summ...
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Morning Mail: Labor’s budget faces poll test, Trump takes health test, tinned tomatoes get taste test
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Suspected spray attack in Tokyo shopping centre leaves two dozen in hospital
Authorities said that a man allegedly sprayed a substance inside the building. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers...
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How to check if your vaccines are up to date as diphtheria outbreak continues
Do you know your vaccination history? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full st...
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Ebola outbreak outpacing health response, WHO chief says
It comes as health facilities in some of the worst-hit regions are attacked amid ongoing violence. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australi...
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More than 20 hospitalised after substance sprayed in Tokyo mall
The shopping centre, located in the touristy and upmarket shopping district of Ginza, has been blocked off following the incident. Newsiline summarises th...
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Neale Daniher, former Australian of the Year and motor neurone disease campaigner, dies at 65
Daniher fought to find a cure for MND after his 2013 diagnosis, a condition he mockingly called "The Beast." Newsiline summarises this report from SBS New...
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PM moves condolence motion for AFL great and motor neurone disease campaigner Neale Daniher – video
Former player and AFL coach Neale Daniher has died, 13 years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Newsiline summarises this report from The G...
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Breaking: Neale Daniher, former AFL player and motor neurone disease campaigner, dies
Former Essendon player and Demons coach Neale Daniher has died, aged 65. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the...
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Mobile GP service and after-hours care to end because of Tasmanian health cuts
Primary care providers being forced to cut services after losing Tasmanian government funding say the result will be added strain on "pressure cooker" eme...
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Victoria's largest sexual health centre to close CBD facility
The service says government funding has failed to keep pace with increased demand and overhead costs, with rates of sexually transmitted diseases at near-...
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'Beautiful, kind, caring man' dies in hospital months after alleged bashing
Friends of Darwin man Martin Wiberg, 48, are remembering him as a "very gentle soul" after he died in hospital this week. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Queensland jockey dies in hospital after training accident
Both of Shane McGovern's legs were amputated during a weeks-long stay in hospital. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links read...