Ultimate insult for nurse who stole from patients
A nursing assistant who used a patient’s bank card to make transactions of more than $100,000 has been slapped with a major ban.
Health
Cost of keeping bulk-billing clinics open
Bulk-billing GPs have walked away with more $2m in payroll tax rebates in just three months as part of a bold plan to keep clinics open.
‘Oh s**t’: 20yo dies instantly from party trick
A coroner wants change after a young mother of two died at her child’s birthday party from a common trick many wrongly believe is “harmless”.
‘Unhinged’: Scary TikTok trend exposed
Some influencers claim this one simple step could ease a lot of health issues, including bad breath and snoring – but is it safe?
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‘Gut said it wasn’t right’: Sudden change mum couldn’t ignore
This Adelaide family thought the sudden change in their daughter’s behaviour was a reaction to their new baby but it was something far more dangerous.
‘Every Aussie facing cancer has our unique spirit’
The Australian spirit is embodied by every person who has faced cancer and difficult decisions, writes Georgina Long.
‘I feel lucky I’m still here’: One thing I’d change about Australia
Professor Richard Scolyer AO was diagnosed with a brain tumour, but it didn’t stop him fighting cancer. Here, he reflects on what makes us a great nation and what he’d change.
Deadly disease lands in major cities
A major health alert has been issued for two major Aussie cities after a highly-infectious and deadly disease was detected in returned travellers.
‘Insane’ X-ray leaves doctor horrified
An “insane” X-ray has revealed a man infested with hundreds of tapeworm eggs after making a huge error in the kitchen.
No end in sight to state’s doctor crisis
More specialist doctors have walked out from one state’s troubled public health sector in an industrial relations war. And more look set to quit.
American stunned by Aussie medical bill
An American who is currently travelling around Australia said the country was “great” because of one key detail lacking in his home country….
Carer’s record fine after choking death
An NDIS provider has been hit with the highest-ever civil penalty by the Federal Court against a provider after a man choked to death.
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