NSW nurses walk off job, demand more staff
Nurses and midwives across NSW have walked off the job for 24 hours to call for extra staff after their union warned patients risked gambling with their health.
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COVID-19 cases high as restrictions ease
COVID-19 restrictions have been eased across three states, despite the recent rise in national cases.
Albanese outlines aged care sector reform
Anthony Albanese used his budget reply speech to outline changes to aged care should Labor win the next election.
Industry sectors fear waning COVID support
The federal budget provided funding to prepare the health system for an expected COVID surge in winter but industries are concerned the ball could be dropped.
Government prepares for winter COVID spike
The federal budget, released on Tuesday night, provides funding to prepare the health system for an expected COVID-19 and flu spike in winter.
Record spend to ‘turbocharge’ regions
The federal government says its budget spending on regional Australia sets a new record, with funding for roads, rail, energy, health and connectivity.
Billions set aside for COVID winter fight
Out-of-pocket costs for prescriptions will be reduced for millions of people, while Medicare funding will increase over the next five years.
COVID-hit Vic premier to miss Warne salute
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has returned a positive test for COVID-19, forcing him to miss Shane Warne's state memorial at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Man attacks Qld medics, steals ambulance
A patient has stolen an ambulance after attacking two paramedics taking him to a hospital south of Bundaberg.
Jobseekers choosing careers in health care
Health care is the number one industry of choice for young Australians, according to a jobseeker survey.
Boost for ACT’s mental recovery from virus
The ACT and federal governments will spend $38 million on the territory's mental health and suicide prevention services as part of its COVID-19 recovery.
High prostate cancer stress in rural Aust
The prospect of leaving homes, jobs and families to access treatment is causing distress among men in rural Australia faced with a prostate cancer diagnoses.
Perth prison reports death in custody
The death of a Perth prisoner marks the fifth Indigenous death death in custody in Australia this year and more than 500 since the 1991 royal commission.
Fourth Japanese encephalitis case in Qld
A fourth Japanese encephalitis case has been recorded in Queensland, with the new patient believed to be in northern Brisbane.
Health advice on fourth COVID jab imminent
The country's leading vaccine advisory group is set to hand down advice on whether a fourth COVID jab will be needed ahead of winter.
Qld minister defends ambulance services
Qld's Health Minister has hit back after the opposition released 900 pages of ambulance operations data, saying the LNP is trying to mislead the public.
Tas premier isolating amid virus concern
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein is isolating at home after a family member tested positive to COVID-19.
Vaccine-induced cells boost COVID immunity
T cells can provide a long-lasting immune response to COVID-19 following vaccination or infection, new Doherty Institute research has found.
Cost of living central in budget: Morrison
With the federal budget less than a week away, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says cost of living pressures will be a key priority.
No mandates despite COVID spike: Qld CHO
Queensland's chief health officer is not considering reintroducing restrictions despite new sub-variant BA.2 sparking a COVID-19 spike.
COVID-19 claims its youngest victim in NSW
A two-year-old child with no underlying health conditions has become the youngest person to die in NSW with COVID-19.
Aussies a tad smile shy, research shows
A national survey in the lead up to World Oral Health Day shows more than two thirds of Australians aren't confident about their smiles.
NSW adds 19,060 COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths
Australia's two biggest states have reported 26,907 cases and 14 deaths, with the majority of both figures from NSW.
The simmering fury over rural health
A Senate inquiry into GP services in rural Australia has heard the doctor shortage in the bush is a desperate situation that is only going to get worse.
Japanese encephalitis PCR tests available
Accurate tests are readily available to detect Japanese encephalitis, a specialist says, as NSW records its eighth case in the current virus outbreak.
Boosters critical to combat winter wave
Australians have been encouraged to get their booster shots ahead of an expected COVID spike in winter and as employees head back to the office.
Patients wait 12 weeks for a GP in Qld
The Senate inquiry into GP services in rural Australia has heard of long wait times for a doctor in parts of Queensland, and poorly funded Indigenous services.
NSW COVID-19 pandemic deaths surpass 2000
NSW has recorded more than 2000 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic, as the state records more than 20,0000 new cases.
Vaccine target nears as COVID cases surge
Australia is set to pass 20 million first doses in just days, but it comes as COVID-19 infections rise rapidly across the country.
More Japanese encephalitis detected in Vic
The mosquito-borne virus Japanese encephalitis has been detected in more Victorian pig farms.
Avoid ocean or risk diarrhoea: Hazzard
It is not wise to go swimming after a one-in-100 year flood event, as waters are likely filled with bacteria, parasites and worse.