Health

Helicopters unable to land at Tas hospital

The helipad at the Launceston General Hospital is out of action because it doesn't comply with new Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulations.

Ministers chastised for health advice snub

Anne Ruston says the government is undermining Australians' trust in medical experts by inferring advice from the chief medical officer wasn't cautiou...

Doctors train for assisted dying regime

The South Australian government says 42 doctors have signed up for training to take part in the state's new voluntary assisted dying regime.

Treasurer plays down China retaliation

Beijing is threatening retaliatory action against nations - like Australia - that are making travellers from China test negative to COVID-19 before de...

Doctors demand COVID border rules overhaul

The Australian Medical Association wants a detailed plan for how the nation will manage arrivals to the country as COVID cases spike in the northern h...

States ramp up pressure for Medicare fix

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and NSW counterpart Dominic Perrottet have declared reforms to Australia's faltering Medicare system a top priority i...

Aussie breakthrough in gut pain treatment

An Australian researcher has helped detect a molecular receptor in the colon which could lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of irritable bowel sy...

Andrews ramps up primary care pressure

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is ramping up pressure on the Albanese government to address Australia's faltering primary care system in 2023.

Fears mount over any China virus variants

Australian health authorities are being urged to keep a close eye on possible new COVID-19 variants coming out of China as cases spike.

Japanese encephalitis bites in new state

A new case of Japanese encephalitis has been detected in Victoria, in a resident from an area badly impacted by flooding in recent months.

Concern for potential China COVID variants

Australian health authorities are being urged to keep a close eye on possible new COVID-19 variants coming out of China as cases spike.

Asthma drug to relieve 'lifelong lockdown'

A new addition to the PBS is slated to help the country's most severe asthmatics, giving them three medicines in one in an Australian-first aerosol in...

Hospital demand cuts short staff holidays

Health care staff at Hobart's main hospital have been called back early from annual leave because of high demand and COVID-related absences.

Urgent need for blood donations

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood urgently needs 8000 Australians to give blood over the next five days to meet demand over the New Year long weekend.

Psychologists urge reversal on rebate cut

The federal health minister is being called on to reconsider the planned end to funding for additional subsidised mental health appointments.

Summer sun heightens risk of surfer's eye

Australians spending time outdoors this summer are being warned to protect their eyes against harmful UV rays, which can cause discomfort and vision l...

Police safe driving plea after fatalities

Police started a road safety program, along with double demerit points, on Friday which will run until after New Year's Day.

Qld maternity units understaffed, AMA says

The Australian Medical Association is calling on Queensland Health to fix chronic workforce shortages in regional hospitals.

Xmas miracle as premmie twins go home

Aashay and Aalyia Goel barely survived birth. Aashay was born at just under 800 grams and Aalyia at just under 700.

Japanese encephalitis case confirmed in SA

South Australian health authorities say another case of Japanese encephalitis virus has been confirmed, with a man in his 80s now recovering at home.