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Key Facts: 357 drowning deaths occurred in Australia in the year to June 30, marking a 27% increase on the 10-year average Last summer saw 102 drowning deaths between December-February, with 17 deaths occurring during the Christmas period (25 Dec-1 Jan) 43% of drownings occurred in coastal locations, 34% in inland waterways, and 10% in … Continued
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Key Facts: Free Shane Warne Legacy Health Checks are being offered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the Boxing Day Test, providing instant health assessments using 56 self-serve stations The health checks measure blood pressure, body composition, heart rate, BMI, and AUSDRISK, with additional clinician-led blood tests for eligible participants Over 13,000 cricket fans took … Continued
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PLEASE NOTE, AS OF TUESDAY 23RD DECEMBER, LIFELINE’S BONDI SUPPORT HUB HAS MOVED TO BONDI PAVILLION. The Bondi Lifeline Support Hub has trained and caring crisis supporters available for anyone who needs someone to speak to about how they’re feeling. This is a free, non-judgemental service available for anyone in the area, with no appointment or referral required, … Continued
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Ustekinumab BS Subcutaneous Injection 45mg Syringes ‘NIPRO’ has been granted marketing approval in Japan First marketing approval under the partnership with NIPRO CORPORATION, paving the way for expanding treatment option for patients in Japan ‘NIPRO’will be commercially available following its listing on the National Health Insurance (NHI) drug price list in May 2026 INCHEON, … Continued
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Key Facts: Ramsay Health Care to acquire National Capital Private Hospital in Canberra for $251 million, marking its first ACT investment Transaction completion expected mid-2026, subject to regulatory approvals Patient care will continue as normal during the transition period, with focus on maintaining stability for hospital employees and doctors Australia’s leading private hospital operator, Ramsay … Continued
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As Australians head into the festive season, health experts are urging people to plan ahead and look after each other, with new data showing a significant spike in alcohol related harms over the Christmas and New Year period. The analysis of 2023 ambulance data from the National Ambulance Surveillance System (NASS) at Turning Point and … Continued
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Dementia Australia is preparing to celebrate cyclist Nic Tremaine as he approaches the finish line of Distance 4 Dementia – a solo, unsupported ride around Australia over 365 days. On New Year’s Eve, Nic will roll into Sydney, completing an extraordinary effort inspired by his mum Marilyn’s dementia diagnosis and a dedication to raising awareness and … Continued
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Big comeback for tiny creatures: Critically Endangered snails returned to the wild on Norfolk Island A species once thought extinct has begun its slow crawl back into the wild. The first large-scale snail translocation and reintroduction ever attempted in Australia and its surrounding islands has been achieved with more than 300 Campbell’s Keeled Glass-Snails (Advena … Continued
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HIGHLIGHTS Five-year European supply agreement executed with Centro Fertilita Assistita (CFA Italia), one of Italy’s largest private IVF groups based in Naples, Italy. Minimum purchase commitments of 3,000 cartridges in the first 24 months, followed by 1,500 cartridges annually thereafter. Minimum contract value of €525,000 (~A$925,000), based on 7,500 contracted cartridges at €70 per cartridge. … Continued
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Key Facts: Bondi Terror Attack resource: Lifeline has developed a specific Wellbeing Guide on the online Support Toolkit. The guide has information on common trauma responses, supporting children and young people, techniques, strategies and other resources to help people cope and find ways to get further support. As people all over Australia prepare for the upcoming holiday season, … Continued
