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Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in Townsville
Mirri the Koala: December’s Koala of the Month
Mothers and babies in Tanzania benefit from expertise of Frances Perry House midwives
Major investment furthers First Nations’ support
Super-ageing: defining exceptional cognitive ability in late-life
‘Miracle’ baby Laurelai is the perfect little wedding day gift
Helpline supporting people with rare and complex conditions
Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in Cairns
Could smart speakers protect women against intimate partner violence? New research asks whether we should embrace “Big Sister”
Workplace adjustments, employer confidence vital to bridge disability employment gap: JobAccess National research
Is it OK to take antidepressants while pregnant?
Builders and construction businesses urged to work safely as the year comes to a close
Most Australian hospitals are able to offer good stroke care, but many patients are missing out
WHO delivers health supplies to Al-Shifa Hospital, appeals for continued access to address urgent needs in north Gaza
Governments must be guided by experts and evidence in pandemic responses
WHO officially recognizes noma as a neglected tropical disease
Ownership of Estia Health formally transferred to Bain Capital
Research aims to transform haemophilia treatment
Don’t let gastro-ho-ho ruin your Christmas
Florey researchers changing the world of brain and mental health conditions
Genetic study aims to unlock new osteoporosis treatments
Survey shows serious defects down in newer apartment buildings
NHMRC grants to address areas of need in cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
Thinking about cosmetic surgery? New standards will force providers to tell you the risks and consider if you’re actually suitable
Prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council grants awarded to 13 QIMR Berghofer scientists
Beyond Blue welcomes funding certainty
Progress on new Aged Care Act a step in the right direction
Centenary researchers awarded more than $2m in Ideas Grants
ABS confirms mental ill health remains the number one chronic health condition   
South Australia Covid update as at 15 December 2023
Rewiring Australia calls for greater focus on electrification and rooftop solar to reduce cost of living pressure during the energy transition
Bright ideas attract major funding
Prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council grants worth $16.5 million awarded to 12 QIMR Berghofer scientists
More paramedics and call takers join NSW Ambulance 15 December
Warning for overseas travellers to protect themselves against rabies
Measuring wellbeing of First Nations youth
Boosts for space-age Alzheimer’s test and new method to deliver gene therapy
Minister Keogh – RSL WA to develop Rockingham Veterans’ and Families’ Hub
Heart Research Institute awarded three prestigious NHMRC grants
Gender equity achieved for major $379 million health research grant program
$379 million invested in outstanding Australian researchers
Funding boost to help Curtin researchers fight disease on two fronts
$296 million invested in exceptional ideas by exceptional Australian researchers
New research reveals parent’s vaping and smoking behaviours significantly increase their children’s risk in taking up the habit
ACA applauds Victorian Government’s commitment to North East Link Project amidst cost challenges
My Green Lab accreditation
$55.8 million for grants to support additional postgraduate psychology places
Rabobank supports expansion of Boys to the Bush program