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Preventing deaths from the weapons of war requires better care long after peace is declared

Preventing deaths from the weapons of war requires better care long after peace is declared www.croakey.org/preventing-d... #publichealth

"Essential reading" on how greed and policy failure entrenched commercial gambling in Australia

"Essential reading" on how greed and policy failure entrenched commercial gambling in Australia www.croakey.org/essential-re... #publichealth

The Zap: latest health and aged care news, plus important consultations now open

The Zap: latest health and aged care news, plus important consultations now open www.croakey.org/the-zap-late...

The Zap: latest health and aged care news, plus important consultations now open Wide-ranging opportunities for health reform are identified in The Zap this week, which also provides several reminders of the Inverse

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On key public health and prevention issues, where do the parties stand at the South Australian election? – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/on-key-publi...
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Changes at NACCHO: Pat Turner to retire and Dr Dawn Casey is the new CEO
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Australian Government urged to address concerns about use of artificial intelligence in mental healthcare – @croakeynews.bsky.social

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#TheZap: latest health and aged care news, plus important consultations now open – @croakeynews.bsky.social

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As wars take an increasing toll on women globally, there are calls for women to be more involved in peace processes Disregard for international laws designed to protect women and children during war and a global backlash against women’s rights are

Re-upping some reading that remains timely and pertinent
The @croakeynews.bsky.social from the archives section is now featuring this 2024 article: As wars take an increasing toll on women globally, there are calls for women to be more involved in peace processes
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Australians urged to stand with First Nations, and against hate and racism – @croakeynews.bsky.social

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Powerful reasons to join this Walk for Truth – “a movement of people choosing to walk toward each other instead of away” – @croakeynews.bsky.social

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Zero alcohol products: a Trojan Horse for alcohol marketing?

Zero alcohol products: a Trojan Horse for alcohol marketing? www.croakey.org/zero-alcohol... #publichealth

Honouring Pat Lance, a woman of achievement and integrity

Honouring Pat Lance, a woman of achievement and integrity www.croakey.org/honouring-pa... #publichealth

The Health Wrap: waging war, melting snow, addressing inequities – and a robot called ElliQ

The Health Wrap: waging war, melting snow, addressing inequities – and a robot called ElliQ www.croakey.org/the-health-w... #publichealth

Grave fears for safety of children and other civilians as hostilities escalate in Middle East

Grave fears for safety of children and other civilians as hostilities escalate in Middle East www.croakey.org/grave-fears-...

Antibiotic licence for salmon farming revoked over 'unacceptable risk' The use of florfenicol in Tasmania's salmon industry has been banned as the country's veterinary medicine regulator suspends an emergency licence for the antibiotic.

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‘A billion-dollar empire of harm’: how gambling took over Australia At some point, Australia must accept that it is time to break the chokehold commercial gambling has on this country.

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Too many Indigenous women are killed by domestic violence. They are more than just numbers Latest data show First Nations women are much more likely to be killed than non-Indigenous women. It demands action.

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In a heatwave, a cool library or shopping centre is a lifeline. Do we need more climate shelters? On a hot or smoky day, a shopping centre or library can offer refuge. We need to design climate havens with the warming future in mind.

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‘She made us feel comfortable’: how trusting and safe pharmacy services improve First Nations health First Nations people were more likely to feel confident about their medication – and to take it – when they had advice tailored to them. And their health improved.

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Changes at NACCHO: Pat Turner to retire and Dr Dawn Casey is the new CEO The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) announced today that CEO Pat Turner AM was retiring after ten years

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On key public health and prevention issues, where do the parties stand at the South Australian election? Introduction by Croakey: Public health advocates in South Australia last week hosted a forum ahead of the 21 March election,

On key public health and prevention issues, where do the parties stand at the South Australian election? – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/on-key-publi...
By members of the South Australian Public Health Consortium
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On key public health and prevention issues, where do the parties stand at the South Australian election?

On key public health and prevention issues, where do the parties stand at the South Australian election? www.croakey.org/on-key-publi... #publichealth

Changes at NACCHO: Pat Turner to retire and Dr Dawn Casey is the new CEO

Changes at NACCHO: Pat Turner to retire and Dr Dawn Casey is the new CEO www.croakey.org/changes-at-n... #publichealth

When will we learn? Health policies designed for cities disadvantage rural and remote communities

When will we learn? Health policies designed for cities disadvantage rural and remote communities www.croakey.org/when-will-we... #publichealth

Wasting nurses' skills adds to pressure on general practice

Wasting nurses' skills adds to pressure on general practice www.croakey.org/wasting-nurs... #publichealth

Australian Government urged to address concerns about use of artificial intelligence in mental healthcare

Australian Government urged to address concerns about use of artificial intelligence in mental healthcare www.croakey.org/australian-g... #publichealth

No one can predict how the war with Iran will unfold | Rajan Menon and Dan DePetris The war has already become regional: Iran is attacking American-aligned Arab states in the hope that they will pressure Trump to sign a ceasefire

“War, once unleashed, can produce all manner of unintended consequences, including some that prove uncontrollable and enduring.”
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"President Trump may get lucky and find that his attacks achieve some outcomes that serve US interests. But it is hard to envision that the net result will be an improvement in US or world security."