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Is your home or business vulnerable to blackouts?
Victorians want to travel as restrictions ease across Australia
Investing $1 per person per year in hand hygiene could save hundreds of thousands of lives
Second positive wastewater result in Te Awamutu, symptomatic locals urged to get tested
Over 80% of GP’s Believe Reducing Needle Fear Could Help Boost Vaccination Rates
Public hospitals in cycle of crisis, AMA warns
Statins linked to reduced risk of death from Covid in major population study
Gel fights drug-resistant bacteria and induces body’s natural immune defense
Brain ‘noise’ may hold keys to psychiatric treatment efficacy
Food marketing codes fail to protect children from junk food ads
Tuberculosis deaths rise for first time in more than decade due to Covid pandemic
WHO calls for better and fairer opportunities for physical activity to improve health
Sense of smell is our most rapid warning system
NSW new restrictions lift for people entering from ACT and QLD
AMA updates its definition of general practice
New AMA position statement highlights important of cultural safety
Coronavirus update for Victoria – Thursday 14 October 2021
WHO and AIHW release new mental health data
Oral contraceptives likely to stay prescription-only
Eye Care Situation Analysis Tool launch
Hotspot extended for Greater Melbourne, Victoria for purposes of Commonwealth support
Building better NDIS partner program
Public hospitals in cycle of crisis, AMA report finds
Western Australia Covid update as at 14 October 2021
Busting ‘slow down’ myth: vigorous activity needed in later life to live longer and better
IDT announces deal with Monash to produce mRNA vaccine for trial
Bright ideas sought to keep our country disease and pest free
ACN brings together entire nursing profession to address urgent workforce challenges
Third dose of Covid vaccines for people who are severely immunocompromised
Health Advice critical to recovery plan 14 October
PIP Payments for Aged Care
Nominations open for Aged Care Council of Elders
Covid Vaccination information and resources for GPs 14 October
One in seven patients miss cancer surgery during COVID lockdowns – study 14 October
World Allied Health Professionals Day time to highlight entire sector
Young stroke incidence rate in Rockhampton sparks alarm
2.5 million effectively out of work or looking for hours
Wollongong Private Hospital performs region’s first cardiac surgeries
QUBE ignores Premier’s call to return to negotiations
Identifying keys to preventing cerebral palsy in premature babies
NSW latest Covid update as at 14 October
71 community cases of Covid; one case at border; 87 percent of Aucklanders have one vaccine dose
Small business owners benefit from Beyond Blue mental health coaching program
Pro Bono volunteer feature: David Freedman
Ambassador roundtable to discuss workplace mental-health
CSL Committed to AZ COVID Vaccine
Not including enough women in stroke trials could be impacting their treatment
Monash Expert: World Sight Day