Boost for young children with a disability
Young children with a newly-diagnosed disability or emerging developmental concerns can access projects backed by $13.8 million in federal government funding.
healthcare policy
Qld wants more medical student funding
The Queensland government says the Commonwealth should fund more medical student placements so states can grow the nation's health workforce.
COVID-19 health funding measures extended
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's first national cabinet meeting has agreed to extend health and hospital funding for the pandemic until the end of the year.
Qld doctors seek Medicare, health reforms
The Australian Medical Association Queensland has called for increased Medicare rebates and a national summit to restructure the nation's health care systems.
Tas to lift virus density, capacity rules
Tasmania is lifting its remaining coronavirus density and capacity limits from this weekend, Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced.
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.
Qld health chief upbeat but mandate wary
Queensland Chief Health Officer John Gerrard has outlined the future of pandemic restrictions in the state and his aims for COVID-19.
Qld records 18 virus deaths, 9974 cases
Queensland has recorded another 18 deaths and 9974 COVID-19 cases, on the two-year anniversary of the state's first virus case.