Healthcare
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Healthcare
Baby dies during childbirth in latest Northern Beaches Hospital tragedy
The state’s most senior obstetrician is investigating the death of a newborn after an emergency at the troubled hospital.
- by Angus Thomson
Latest
The changes coming to NSW hospitals after Joe’s death at Northern Beaches Hospital
In an emotional meeting on Wednesday, Premier Chris Minns told Elouise and Danny Massa the government would make a number of changes in response to their son’s death.
- by Angus Thomson and Max Maddison
‘Why are you letting them do this?’ The terror these mothers have for ‘unseen’ children
Rachel’s long-term fears for her boy became reality. For Danijela and son William, the same feelings are ever-present.
- by Kate Aubusson
‘Completely devastating’: Parents of trans kids open up over Qld’s hormone therapy ban
Two Brisbane mothers reveal how the LNP’s ban on hormone therapy for trans children is affecting their kids.
- by Courtney Kruk
‘We let Joe down’: Hospitals told to listen to parents after two-year-old’s death
Health Minister Ryan Park said the death of Joe Massa, 2, at Northern Beaches Hospital was “a result of failing” to listen to the concerns of his parents.
- by Angus Thomson and Nick Newling
Opinion
Antisemitism
We’re right to be outraged about the Sydney nurses – but let’s be careful about why
Outrage, when misdirected, veers off into brutality. Outrage properly directed, reinforces to us the things that are most precious.
- by Waleed Aly
Editorial
Hospitals
Joe’s death must be catalyst for hospital change
Two-year-old Joe Massa’s death must serve as a catalyst for systemic hospital reform and not become another forgotten tragedy.
- The Herald's View
Sydney hospital under fire over death of two-year-old boy
The state’s health minister said the tragedy highlighted grave concerns about the decision to run the hospital under a controversial public-private partnership.
- by Angus Thomson and Nick Newling
A two-year-old died at this Sydney hospital. It has a troubled history
The tragedy has again thrown the spotlight on Northern Beaches Hospital and the state government’s arrangement with its private operators.
- by Angus Thomson
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IVF
‘Urgently investigating’: IVF giant rocked by data breach
Genea, one of Australia’s big-three IVF providers, is investigating a cyberattack that could affect the data of thousands of families and expectant parents.
- by Angus Thomson
Meet ‘zwitterions’: The weird, magic molecules that could save your life
They’re the hybrids of the chemical world – and they could be a game-changer for heart disease.
- by Angus Dalton
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