‘Real win’ for women needing this service
Women living in one Australian state will have better access to a vital service from Saturday in a move described as a “real win” foe women.
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Aussies waiting almost a month to see a GP
About 40 per cent of Aussies are waiting almost a month to see a GP, which has seen pharmacists retrain at university to provide more services to their local communities.
Aussie state goes rogue on vape ban
One Aussie state will introduce the toughest vape laws in the country overriding federal laws that come into effect next month.
More Aussies eligible for free vaccine: See if you qualify
More Australians will now be able to access a lifesaving vaccination, saving them hundreds of dollars. See if you are eligible.
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Body of evidence: Social media poisoning teenagers’ self-image
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New push to save kids from toxic social media
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Dirty tricks used to trap Aussie teens
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Surrogacy hell: Aussies eggs to be destroyed
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