Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
COVID boosts government trust
People’s trust in government in Australia appears to have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health head calls for green focus
Experts want the health sector to show the same leadership on climate change as during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Locals seek new anti-viral
Queensland researchers are working to cut the global death rate from dengue, Zika and other mosquito-borne viruses.
Vape laws restrict liquid
Liquid nicotine will become a prescription-only product from October this year.
Funds back new jabs
The Federal Government has funded trials for new COVID-19 vaccines that could have a number of benefits over current treatments.
New listing for myeloma drug
Darzalex is now on the PBS, saving some blood cancer patients tens of thousands of dollars a year.
SA Health report deemed "brief"
SA Health has released its report into the deaths of four babies at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide.
EPA eyes Pirie lead limits
Nyrstar’s Port Pirie smelter is cutting its lead emissions, but is still likely to breach limits set in its new licence.
ACT considers decriminalisation
A bill to decriminalise small amounts of MDMA, heroin, ice and other drugs will soon be introduced in the ACT.
Eye drug tops countdown
The official list of the top ten prescription drugs used by Australians in 2019/2020 has been released.
Genes used to restore eye nerves
Researchers have used gene therapy to regenerate damaged optic nerve fibres.
Turbine syndrome re-studied
Researchers have taken another look at whether wind ‘farm’ turbine noise in the environment can affect sleep and wellbeing of nearby residents.
Remote food issues reported
A parliamentary inquiry has found food security is a constant concern for many remote Indigenous communities.
Report slams aged response
A Senate report has found the Morrison government is to blame for aged care failures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March mooted for local jabs
With COVID-19 vaccinations on the way for the US and UK, Australian authorities say locals must wait a little bit longer.