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Anne Tonkin, who is lobbying for the Australian government and governments around the world to adopt the Tonkin 10/10 Bill, with her husband. Picture: Supplied

Adelaide couple’s bold fight against cruel new reality

A couple’s 30-year love story has evolved into a revolutionary fight for rights after one nightmarish journey home exposed critical gaps.

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‘Devastating loss’: Peak national health body collapses

Australia’s peak body for the public hospital sector has plunged into liquidation amid legal woes, owing creditors – including staff – hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Medicare crisis: Electorates where GP bulk-billing has plummeted

New data reveals a dramatic decline in free GP visits across Australia, despite the Albanese government’s promise to make seeing the doctor more affordable. SEE HOW YOUR AREA FARES.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - October 29, 2025: Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Sad reality for Australians despite moves to boost bulk billing

Thousands of Australians face continued out-of-pocket costs as less than one in seven metropolitan GP clinics embrace Labor’s Medicare bulk billing scheme.

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Our son died from an allergic reaction – schools can prevent this

Ben McKenzie is an emergency doctor and a dad. An unthinkable tragedy shattered his family and now he’s taking a vital message into schools in the hope of saving lives.

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Six ways to avoid getting sick on holiday.

The reason we tend to get sick on holidays — Six ways to avoid it

It’s never great to fall ill, but it’s always frustrating when it happens on a break. ‘Leisure sickness’ is rising. This is how to avoid it.

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How to loosen up in midlife

How to loosen up to fix midlife stiffness

As we age we lose flexibility. Here is the expert guide to improving yours.

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How to write a foolproof break-up text, according to a dating coach

Perfect the art of the break-up

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10 brews rated: Are non-alcoholic beers actually good?

Kirk O’Dwyer tests out 10 non-alcoholic beers to see if they really stack up to the real thing.

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The truth about the best oils to use.

The truth about cooking oils: Which ones to use and when

Are seed oils really all that bad for you? What about coconut? Peta Bee asks the experts.

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1270+ clinics: Where you can still see a GP that bulk-bills

Access to clinics where all patients are bulk-billed varies wildly, as the government prepares for a new program encouraging GPs to waive patient fees. SEARCH YOUR SUBURB

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SPF shock: Aussies burnt as sunscreen claims exposed; best, worst brands revealed

Australians are buying sunscreens they think are SPF 50+ but are actually getting products with alarmingly low levels of protection.

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Everything you need to know about seasonal affective disorder

‘SAD’ affects one in 300 Australians

Tony Salmon after he had the bariatric bypass.

I paid $26k for surgery instead of using private health insurance

Amid long public waitlists and the increasing cost of Gold cover, people are forking out thousands for surgery in the private system. What’s the pros and cons?

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