Colleagues full of praise for Qld minister facing axe
Cabinet members insist Queensland's health minister has done a great job as the premier prepares to remove her from the portfolio in a reshuffle.
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‘Psychennex’ – new psychedelic-assisted clinic business
A subsidiary of ASX-listed Incannex Healthcare plans to open psychedelic-assisted clinics "as quickly as we can" across Australia in the next few years.
Hundreds of nurses join NSW public health system
More than 500 nursing and midwifery graduates are joining the NSW health system as the government works towards its goal of hiring more than 1000 new nurses.
Fight against breast cancer scores $12m research boost
The National Breast Cancer Foundation has announced it will invest $12 million to 16 research projects around the country.
Supermarket guilty of selling nicotine vapes to kids
A Queensland supermarket has been ordered to pay more than $88,000 following complaints it was selling vapes containing nicotine to children as young as 13.
Report details bullying, culture issues at Qld hospital
Mental health staff at the Cairns Hospital and Health Service have reported high levels of bullying including verbal abuse, persistent criticism and ridicule.
Up to $70,000 in payments to lure doctors to rural Qld
A day after announcing up to $20,000 in incentives to attract police to Queensland, the state government has made a similar pledge for health workers.
Deaths trigger warning over illegal opioids in Qld
Queensland authorities have issued a warning about black market opioids, with police investigating potential deaths in relation to the drugs.
Big bulk billing boost the centrepiece of health budget
Changes to bulk billing incentives will give more than 11 million Australians access to general practitioner services with no out-of-pocket costs.
Washing machine filters a ‘no-brainer’ to cut pollution
Australia has a plan to fit pollution filters to domestic washing machines by 2030 but experts say the rise in fast, plastic fashion demands urgent action.
Can vaping help people quit smoking?
Vapes are unquestionably popular, with many who vape saying they are trying to quit or to cut down on cigarettes. But can vapes actually help significant numbers of people quit smoking?
Aust student flown back from Taiwan after poisoning
A student who fell seriously ill after ingesting rat poison in Taiwan has returned to Australia after his family raised over $200,000 for a medevac flight.
Australian stinging tree injects promise of pain relief
Researchers have identified a pain pathway targeted by a notorious Australian stinging tree and say it could point the way to new, non-opioid pain relief.
Tobacco tax hiked to snuff out vaping and smoking
Revenue from a federal budget hike in tobacco taxes will go towards programs to reduce smoking rates and vaping.
Medicare bolstered through $2.2 billion package
Medicare will receive a $2.2 billion boost in a bid to strengthen Australia's health system, struggling under waiting time lists and emergency presentations.
National cabinet leaders agree on economic reforms
State and territory leaders have agreed on changes to health systems, the NDIS and other areas at the latest national cabinet meeting.
Emergency departments first for NSW nurse-patient ratio
NSW will become the third state to mandate a nurse-to-patient ratio in public hospitals, but the government warns the overhaul won't happen quickly.
Medicine shortage fears a scare campaign, says minister
The government will make it cheaper for people with chronic conditions to get common medicines by allowing them to buy two months' supply with one prescription.
Widow of AFL great calls for better concussion support
Action is needed to stop athletes taking the field when concussed, the widow of former footballer Danny Frawley has told a Senate inquiry.
Millions to be spent on research into long COVID
The federal government will inject $50 million into long COVID research as a committee outlined plans for a national database of the virus.
Seven tips for a healthier relationship with your phone
How long do you spend staring at a screen every day? According to one report, the average person spends about seven hours a day on screens connected to the internet. And that figure is going to be even higher if your job is mainly done in front of a computer.
New flesh-eating bacteria ‘weapon’ could save lives
Researchers have found a new way to target a flesh-eating disease originating from a common bacteria for which treatments are limited and ineffective.
Quacks told to cut it out in cosmetic surgery crackdown
Laws covering cosmetic surgery are going under the knife in Queensland as the state looks to crack down on "surgeons" with no recognised medical training.
Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL ‘for millions’
An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing.
Lyssavirus warning after sick bat found on Gold Coast
Members of the public have been warned to never handle bats after a flying fox was found with the fatal Australian bat lyssavirus on the Gold Coast.
Spinal unit under microscope amid concerns over care
Queensland Health will evaluate the state's spinal injuries unit amid concerns it's struggling with a lack of resources.
Rate of long COVID-19 symptoms mirrored by flu patients
Long-term symptoms that last more than three months are not unique to COVID-19 among a highly vaccinated population, a study in Queensland shows.
Early-season flu spike prompts call to get vaccination
The Queensland premier and chief health officer are urging residents to get flu jabs after more than 6300 influenza cases have been recorded this year so far.
War of words erupts over Wesley aged care closures
Wesley Mission will close its three remaining residential aged care homes in Sydney, citing staffing difficulties and cost pressures caused by industry reforms.
More aged care facilities close after nursing mandate
Brightwater Care Group has confirmed three of its Perth facilities will close in the next 12 months due to new staffing requirements.
Ditch tobacco vending machines in pubs, lawmakers told
Health groups are urging Queensland politicians to take proposed smoking laws further, but the hospitality industry wants tobacco vending machines left alone.