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DPI cleared over Hendra virus handling
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The Queensland Government says the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has been cleared over its handling of this year's fatal outbreak of the Hendra virus.
Questions raised over mental patient transfers
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Concerns have been raised about the New South Wales Ambulance Service taking over responsibility for transferring disturbed and mentally ill people between hospitals from the state's police.
Govt urged to release hospital cancer report
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The Western Australian Opposition is calling on the State Government to release the findings of an investigation into health concerns among staff at Busselton Hospital.
School leaver sparks Meningococcal alert
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School leavers who celebrated in Dunsborough last week are being advised to monitor their health, after a female student contracted meningococcal disease.
Camden pauses post-natal care
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The New South Wales Opposition says cost-cutting not staff shortages is behind the extended closure of Camden Hospital's postnatal care unit.
South African dies of mystery disease in Rio
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Brazilian authorities have been working to identify a mystery illness that killed a 53-year-old South African man visiting Rio de Janeiro.
Palmerston should be dry: Mayor
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Palmerston Council is investigating whether the city should be declared "dry".
More taxis needed: Hotels Association
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The Australian Hotels Association in the NT says there aren't enough taxis and minibuses in Darwin.
Conjoined twin dies after separation surgery
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A one-week-old conjoined twin died following high-risk emergency surgery to separate her from her sister, a London hospital said.
Opposition claims case growing against waterfront hospital
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Tasmania's Opposition has seized on comments by TasPorts in its campaign for the State Government to abandon its waterfront redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Hospital.
AMA urges audit review after cancer bungle
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The AMS is calling for an hospital audit review after yesterday's admission of another cancer bungle in SA.
Cholera-wracked Zimbabwe appeals for help
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Zimbabwe has finally appealed for help to fight a cholera epidemic, asking the World Health Organisation (WHO) to provide urgent medical assistance.
Fewer visits to GPs as economy slows
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Economists say there is evidence that Australians are cutting back on trips to the doctor as the economy slows.
Doctor performs SMS amputation after hippo attack
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A British surgeon volunteering in the Democratic Republic of Congo has used text message instructions to perform a life-saving arm amputation, he said.
Police baton charge Harare protesters
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Zimbabwe Police have broken up a protest of health workers protesting as the death toll from a cholera outbreak hits 565.
$48m train upgrade to benefit disabled passengers
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The Queensland Government says upgrades to south-east Queensland's trains will make public transport easier for people with disabilities.
Court considers future of violent offender
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The NT Supreme Court examines the future of a deaf man with a history of violent offending.
More resources needed for Aboriginal health, committee told
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The head of the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service in the ACT says more resources are required for carers in the Territory.
Medical Trust to fund new medical studies
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The latest medical projects to receive funding through the Clifford Craig Medical Trust have been announced.
RFDS receives $68 million funding boost
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The State Government has announced an extra $68.5 million for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), with almost half of that to come from the royalties for regions scheme.
Five disabled deaths were preventable: report
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The New South Wales ombudsman, Bruce Barbour, says the deaths of at least five disabled people last year could have been prevented if more staff at care facilities were trained in first aid.
Another cancer bungle at SA hospital
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Another cancer treatment error affects 11 patients at an Adelaide hospital.
Survey exposes workers' sunlight danger
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A national survey released today indicates employers need to provide better workplace protection against direct sunlight.
Seven pubs abandon liquor challenge
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Most of the hotels challenging the NSW Government's new licensing laws have dropped their case.
Mumbai attacks aftermath 'harrowing'
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A West Australian doctor sent to Mumbai to identify Australians killed in terrorist attacks has described the experience as harrowing.
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