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Australia’s peak body for GPs has slammed plans to expand access to contraceptives.

HEALTHPremiumWomen to access $8 pharmacist contraceptives in 12-month trial

A government-led trial to allow women to access cheaper contraceptives and antibiotics has earned the ire of a peak GP body, who warn women’s health is becoming a dangerous “pilot project”.

Nathan Schmidt

Australian universities will be able to apply for a share of 50 new government-funded medical placements.

HEALTHPremium‘Crucial’: Urgent call for more Aussie GPs

Labor is turning to Australia’s universities in a push for more doctors and GPs as the country faces a shortfall of up to 8600 new GPs within the next two decades.

Nathan Schmidt

Monash IVF have agreed to settle with families involved in an embryo bungle at two of its clinics. Image supplied.

HEALTHPremiumMajor update after embryo bungle

An Australian fertility giant has issued a major update after it was rocked by a shocking embryo bungle at two of its clinics in Queensland and Victoria.

Emma Kirk

Department officials from NSW Health urge people who suspect they have symptoms to check in with health professionals. NewsWire/ Tim Pascoe

NEWSPremiumMystery patient spreads disease through city

Health authorities have confirmed measles is “likely” circulating undetected across a city after one person contracted the disease from an unknown source.

Jack Nivison

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HEALTHBig issue with Aussies having sex overseas

Australians excited about travelling overseas may get more than a good time when they return home, new research suggests.

Blair Jackson

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newsPremiumDisease spreading in stealth in Sydney

A highly contagious disease is circulating in parts of Sydney, with authorities warning residents to be vigilant as cases rise.

Hannah Moore

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NEWSTwo die in fungal outbreak at major hospital

A construction site at one of Sydney’s largest hospitals has been linked to fatal fungal infections resulting in the deaths of two transplant patients.

Georgia Palgan

The company’s Australian market share has dipped from 21.5 per cent to 19 per cent. 9News

BUSINESSPremiumProfits plummet at scandal-hit IVF company

An Australian fertility giant has posted a profit plunge after a series of scandals – including incidents where the wrong embryo was put into separate women – rocked the company.

Blair Jackson

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HEALTHFresh cases spark major disease alert

Two new cases of an infectious disease have been confirmed as the number of exposure sites in one city continues to grow.

Abisha Sapkota

Epworth hospital where Dr Gordon worked. Jason Edwards

HEALTHPremiumNext move against retired surgeon

A former leading surgeon has denied performing unnecessary operations for a debilitating condition on more than 100 women.

Abisha Sapkota

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HEALTHPremiumState’s call amid surging measles cases

One Aussie state grappling with a surge in measles cases has made a drastic call to ensure parents are kept up on their kids’ vaccine schedules.

Abisha Sapkota

About 1700 toxic poppy plants were allegedly stolen from a farm in Ballarat. Supplied

NewsUrgent warning after 1700 ‘toxic’ poppies stolen

The toxic poppy plants could lead to serious and life-threatening injuries if consumed, health authorities warned.

Alexandra Feiam

Oatly has lost its bid to keep the trademark ‘Post Milk Generation’ in the UK. Supplied

NewsConcern in Australia after oat ‘milk’ ban

A popular dairy alternative brand has been banned from using a term in its advertising in the UK, sparking concern the same could soon happen in Australia.

Alexandra Feiam

Health authorities have sounded the alarm as measles infections in far north Queensland doubled this week, with new exposure sites added to the already growing list of public health alerts across the country.

HEALTHNew warning after major disease detected

An outbreak of a highly-infectious disease has prompted authorities to issue a new alert listing a busy airport and numerous medical centres as fresh exposure sites.

Pamela Rontziokos

Australia has recorded its highest rates of whooping cough in three decades. Wikimedia Commons

HealthDeadly disease spikes as vaccine rates fall

Australia has recorded its highest number of whooping cough infections since records began, as vaccine rates fall nationwide.

Emma Kirk

Two measles cases have been detected in Sydney's inner west. Image: Supplied

HealthPremium‘Risk’: Warning as disease spreads in Sydney

Health authorities have warned of an increased risk of a highly contagious virus spreading across NSW as two more cases are detected in Sydney’s inner west.

Emma Kirk

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NEWSPremium‘Increased risk’: Health alert for major cities

Aussies in two states are being warned to be on high alert for symptoms of a highly infectious disease after several new cases were confirmed.

Rhiannon Lewin, Jessica Paul

One man has died and six others were hospitalised at Dreamstate Music Festival. Supplied.

NewsCity rocked by possible mass overdose

A man died and several others were rushed to hospital at a techno music festival, with health officials investigating a possible mass overdose event.

Alexandra Feiam

Health authorities have confirmed a case of measles in Adelaide.

healthPremiumDisease spreading ‘undetected’ in Aussie city

An urgent warning has been issued for a major Aussie city, after an infected person visited a busy swimming centre and used public transport.

Angie Raphael

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NewsPremiumAussies warned as infectious disease detected

Health authorities are warning residents in one Aussie state to be on high alert for symptoms of an infectious disease after four cases of it were confirmed.

Rhiannon Lewin

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NEWSPremiumPopular sunscreens pulled from shelves

The reason why several batches of two popular sunscreens have been recalled has been revealed.

Clareese Packer

Maiwenna Goasdowe, Jarrod Clune, and their two teenage sons Leon and Otis were killed in a suspected murder-suicide in Perth. Supplied.

NEWSPremium‘Tragedy’: Question minister can’t answer

Questions over whether care services failed a family killed in a suspected murder-suicide have gone unanswered.

Clareese Packer

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UPDATEDPremiumNew alleged sighting of NSW triple shooter

Police issued a major update in their hunt for an alleged triple murderer in central west NSW – including a suspected new sighting in the days after the shooting.

Blake Antrobus, Rhiannon Lewin

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HEALTHAussie state on alert for major disease

Thousands of people are at risk of catching an infectious disease, after it was revealed there were more than 20 exposure sites in one state.

Ria Pandey