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Hunter's bulk-billing decline revealed: it's Medicare but not as we know it

Medicare bulk-billing system was supposed to be 'universal'.

Newcastle Herald

Health minister accuses vaping lobby of targeting children after industry ad campaign against ban

Industry claims vapes should be regulated like alcohol but Mark Butler says companies want to create a ‘new generation addicted to nicotine’

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government condemns ‘widespread marketing’ of nicotine pouches to young people

Regulated in Australia as prescription medicines, nicotine pouches are being promoted on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook

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GP crisis: 'People are struggling to pay the gaps the government expects'

'The simple truth is, there's not enough GPs to see everybody.'

Newcastle Herald

New Zealand to be briefed on Aukus – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Medicare turns 40: is Australia’s ‘little green card’ keeping up with changing health needs?

Medicare’s universality under threat as chronic disease, mental illness and an aging population increase out-of-pocket costs, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government declares bulk-billing rise, as Medicare turns 40

Bulk-billing rates can confuse, but government claims a win.

Newcastle Herald

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Australian Border Force seizes 13 tonnes of disposable vapes in Adelaide

The 150,000-vape haul is the first large-scale seizure since import ban was introduced in the new year and have a street value of $4.5m

The Guardian - AU

Sloppy sun safety putting young people on slippery path

One in three young Australians believe tanning is a healthy practice, with a public information campaign being rolled out to improve sun-safety behaviours.

AAP

GPs in 'most parlous state' since birth of Medicare

Mark Butler says GP clinics are in in their most parlous state since the beginning of Medicare, as the scheme prepares to mark 40 years in operation.

AAP

PM looking for extra dollars for those 'doing it tough'

Cost-of-living relief could be on the way as inflation begins to soften and politicians rush back to Canberra to find ways to ease the pressure on Australians.

AAP

Safe sex messaging pushed after concerning rise in STIs

Young Australians are being urged to get their "fun parts" tested in a new sexual health campaign launched in response to rising infections.

AAP

New COVID-19 variant drives festive season surge

COVID-19 infections have spiked in Australia's two most populous states, with a new variant and Christmas festivities driving higher hospitalisations.

AAP

Rate of GPs bulk billing all patients in Australia drops to below one in four, data reveals

Cleanbill report reveals national rate of bulk billing dropped 11% last year to 23.6%, with 514 clinics removing the service

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'Courageous': PM remembers Labor MP on Jane McGrath Day

The prime minister has paid tribute to Labor MP Peta Murphy on Jane McGrath Day and praised the work of breast cancer nurses.

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Australia 'confident' in Quad despite summit doubt

Health Minister Mark Butler says Australia is confident the next Quad leaders summit will go ahead despite uncertainty on the next meeting date.

AAP

Cancer, cystic fibrosis treatments in new PBS listings

New medications have been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which will see some patients save hundreds of thousands of dollars in treatment costs.

Newcastle Herald

The bulk-billing urgent care clinics now open in Hunter-Central Coast area

Clinics aimed at making it easier for people to see a doctor.

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Health insurers told to 'have another go' on premiums

Health insurers have been told to go back to the drawing board by the government after collectively seeking a significant hike to premiums.

AAP

Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law

New smoking laws that address rising levels of vaping have passed parliament, banning the use of appealing names and including new warnings on packets.

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Thalidomide memorial offers 'recognition and respect'

A national site of recognition to thalidomide survivors and their families has been unveiled in Canberra, following a formal government apology.

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The Federal Government’s Vape Crackdown Officially Starts Tomorrow: Here’s What’s Happening

The federal government have announced additional crackdowns on vaping, including the banning of importing of single-use vapes from 2024.

Evening Standard

Australia to ban import of disposable vapes from January

Vaping is becoming a widespread problem among children in Australia, the government has warned

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Australia unveils plan to crack down on vaping amid ‘new generation of nicotine dependancy’

Australia to ban import of single-use vapes from 1 January, announces health minister

AAP

Disposable vape ban will not punish users

The federal government will begin cracking down on single-use, disposable vapes after a growing number of young Australians began taking up the habit.

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