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21 December 2012
National Tobacco Campaign and Driver Reviver Get on the Road to Better Health
The Australian Government has announced a national sponsorship partnership between the National Tobacco Campaign and Driver Reviver.
21 December 2012
The passing of Professor Gavin Mooney
The passing of Professor Gavin Mooney and his partner Dr Delys Weston is a tragic loss for the health community, both in Australia and internationally.
19 December 2012
Op-ed – Mamamia
Abortion drug, RU486
18 December 2012
Review Finds That More Work is Needed on New Anticoagulant Medicines
A report into anticoagulation therapies released today by the Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek found more work was needed before new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) such as dabigatran (PradaxaŽ) could be listed on the PBS.
18 December 2012
$127.9 Million Boost for Best and Brightest Medical Researchers
Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek has announced $127.9 million for 151 grants for ground-breaking health and medical research across Australia.
17 December 2012
Rapid HIV Test Approved in Australia
A new, on the spot rapid screening test for HIV, which will be able to give a preliminary result within a half an hour, has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for marketing in Australia.
11 December 2012
Gillard Government to Act on Female Genital Mutilation in Australia
The Australian Government will boost community awareness and education campaigns and review Australia’s legal framework in an effort to stop the barbaric practice of female genital mutilation in this country.
11 December 2012
Nickol Bay Emergency Department’s Upgrade Completed
Patients will benefit from Karratha’s Nickol Bay Hospital’s Emergency Department after a $714,592 upgrade.
11 December 2012
New CEO appointed to General Practice Education and Training
Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek, has announced the appointment of Ms Megan Cahill as the new Chief Executive Officer of General Practice Education and Training (GPET).
11 December 2012
CEO appointed to the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority
Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek has confirmed that Dr Tony Sherbon had been appointed as the permanent CEO of the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority.
06 December 2012
New app helps you locate a doctor wherever you are
A summer holiday with a child who falls ill can make even the most relaxed parent groan. But a new website and smartphone app now shows you the way to the nearest GP or after-hours pharmacy with just a few taps on a screen.
02 December 2012
Newman Government Health Cuts Hit Regional Qld
Federal funding for health in Queensland will increase by 21% over the next four years, going from $3.1 billion in 2012-2013 to $3.7 billion in 2015-16 – an additional $600 million.