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Australia’s peak medical specialist training bodies are urging the federal government to establish dedicated regional specialist training centres, warning the current system is failing to produce enough specialist doctors for rural and regional communities. The proposed training hubs would allow doctors to complete the same high-quality specialist training in regional areas that they currently must … Continued
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Key Facts: – Randomised controlled trial run across 160 Australian GP clinics finds people are 15 times more likely to attend a Heart Health Check if prompted by their GP to do so. – Australia’s Medicare-subsidised Heart Health Check is currently voluntary, prompting the Heart Foundation to now advocate for a targeted screening program for … Continued
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The ambitious trial to reintroduce native marsupial species into Sturt National Park is on track, say Wild Deserts conservationists. Western quolls, bilbies and golden bandicoots are slowly taking back a ‘low-cat’ area of the desert – the massive Wild Training Zone of more than 100km2 in Sturt National Park in NSW. The resurgence of … Continued
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Media releaseFor immediate release 24 November 2025 Sunflower memorial in Canberra brings hope to those affected by suicide – 24 November 2025 Leading suicide prevention advocates, community members and families impacted by suicide will gather on Monday 24 November, from 6.00pm–7.00pm at Old Parliament House – Members’ Dining Room 1, for the ACT … Continued
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Three quarters of women working in Australian transport are suffering health problems because they can’t access clean, safe or private toilets while on the job, a shocking new report has found. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) will launch its first-of-its-kind, bombshell report in Federal Parliament, with the union demanding a complete overhaul … Continued
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Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease ASCVD is the prominent cause behind heart attacks and strokes, accounting for 85% of cardiovascular – related deaths.1 In 2022, ASCVD was the underlying cause of almost a quarter of all deaths in Australia (45,000 deaths) with this figure expected to increase each year.2 High cholesterol is referred to as the ‘silent … Continued
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Blenrep® (belantamab mafodotin) has been registered for use in adults with multiple myeloma who have relapsed or become resistant to first-line treatment as part of a triplet combination.1,2 Despite treatment advances, myeloma remains incurable and there is a significant unmet need for new therapies.3,4,5 An application for reimbursement via the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme … Continued
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24 November 2025: SupaMed is pleased to announce that a revolutionary product – the world’s first saliva-based pregnancy test, SaliStick™ – will be available on shelves in Australian pharmacies and Coles stores from today. Despite there being a wide variety of pregnancy test options available, innovation in pregnancy testing methods has remained limited. The … Continued
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###FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY### The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) will launch a first-of-its-kind, bombshell report which uncovers systemic failures in basic workplace hygiene and dignity faced by women transport workers across the country. On Monday the RTBU will hold a press conference in Federal Parliament, demanding a complete overhaul of standards … Continued
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ALYFTREK® is now registered by the TGA for Australians with cystic fibrosis aged 6 years and older with at least one responsive CFTR mutation– Approximately 3,200 Australians may now be eligible for this next-in-class treatment for cystic fibrosis1 – SYDNEY, 20 November 2025 – Vertex Pharmaceuticals today announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration … Continued
