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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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Wasting nurses’ skills adds to pressure on general practice Introduction by Croakey: Too many nurses are still doing the photocopying or emptying the bins rather than providing clinical and

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By The Grattan Institute’s Peter Breadon and Dominic Jones

When will we learn? Health policies designed for cities disadvantage rural and remote communities The recently released evaluation of Urgent Care Clinics underscores the problems with health policy that does not address the specific

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By longstanding health reform advocates John Gregg and Dr Arn Sprogis.

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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This post is being updated with further commentary

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,

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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?

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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

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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."

Albanese’s decision will follow him into the history books – and define us too Anthony Albanese’s refusal to assist Australian women and children in Syrian detention camps may prove to be the defining act of his prime ministership – not for its prudence, but for what it reveals ...

Jack Waterford; Albanese’s decision will follow him into the history books – and define us too
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Grave fears for safety of children and other civilians as hostilities escalate in Middle East *** This article is being updated with further commentary and links *** With many children already paying a terrible price

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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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‘Insane this is legal’: Bettors make huge profits from suspiciously timed wagers on Iran war Newly created accounts made around $1 million betting on the precise timing of US strikes on Iran, prompting calls for investigation into whether prediction markets are being used to profit from war.

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Blackout Iran. When the Trump administration launched a major attack on Iran, news organizations had to navigate a shaky environment for communications—and moral clarity.

When the Trump administration launched a major attack on Iran, news organizations had to navigate a shaky environment for communications—and moral clarity.
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Packer's $150,000 donation to Advance a 'worrying' sign for Liberals Liberals say billionaire James Packer's first political donation in 12 years to a conservative lobby group should be a cause for concern, saying the rise of Advance could push the party further from t...

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Albanese government rejected advice on Tasmanian salmon farming impact before passing pro-industry laws FoI documents show ministers ignored recommendation for fresh inquiry that could have reduced or paused farming

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News from NACCHO … re􀆟rement of Pat Turner AM as CEO, with deputy CEO Dr Dawn Casey PSM FAHA appointed as the new CEO.

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

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Australians urged to stand with First Nations, and against hate and racism

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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"

Powerful reasons to join this Walk for Truth – "a movement of people choosing to walk toward each other instead of away" www.croakey.org/powerful-rea...

Researchers call for systemic approaches to improve media coverage of climate change and related health impacts

Researchers call for systemic approaches to improve media coverage of climate change and related health impacts www.croakey.org/researchers-...