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Croakey.org is NFP public interest journalism with a focus on health in all policies, First Nations health, health equity, social determinants of health and climate justice. Based in Australia, and providing local, national and global coverage.

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Health leaders urge de-escalation of conflict in Middle East, condemn attacks on healthcare and children

Health leaders urge de-escalation of conflict in Middle East, condemn attacks on healthcare and children www.croakey.org/health-leade...

09.03.2026 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œHungry, homeless, dropping out”. Medical radiation students in the wilderness when it comes to placement support

β€œHungry, homeless, dropping out”. Medical radiation students in the wilderness when it comes to placement support www.croakey.org/hungry-homel...

09.03.2026 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inquiry into racism, hate and violence toward First Nations people comes late, lacks power – and must deliver

Inquiry into racism, hate and violence toward First Nations people comes late, lacks power – and must deliver www.croakey.org/inquiry-into...

09.03.2026 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI: seizing a window of opportunity, addressing chronic conditions, rural health matters – and women's rights under fire

ICYMI: seizing a window of opportunity, addressing chronic conditions, rural health matters – and women's rights under fire www.croakey.org/icymi-seizin...

09.03.2026 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

09.03.2026 07:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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"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...

09.03.2026 06:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Call to make pancreatic cancer a national health priority

Call to make pancreatic cancer a national health priority www.croakey.org/call-to-make... #publichealth

09.03.2026 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

08.03.2026 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Honouring Pat Lance, a woman of achievement and integrity

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

08.03.2026 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

08.03.2026 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

07.03.2026 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

07.03.2026 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

07.03.2026 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wasting nurses' skills adds to pressure on general practice

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

07.03.2026 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

07.03.2026 06:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Health leaders urge de-escalation of conflict in Middle East, condemn attacks on healthcare and children

Health leaders urge de-escalation of conflict in Middle East, condemn attacks on healthcare and children www.croakey.org/health-leade... #publichealth

06.03.2026 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œHungry, homeless, dropping out”. Medical radiation students in the wilderness when it comes to placement support

β€œHungry, homeless, dropping out”. Medical radiation students in the wilderness when it comes to placement support www.croakey.org/hungry-homel... #publichealth

06.03.2026 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Inquiry into racism, hate and violence toward First Nations people comes late, lacks power – and must deliver

Inquiry into racism, hate and violence toward First Nations people comes late, lacks power – and must deliver www.croakey.org/inquiry-into... #publichealth

06.03.2026 09:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI: seizing a window of opportunity, addressing chronic conditions, rural health matters – and women's rights under fire

ICYMI: seizing a window of opportunity, addressing chronic conditions, rural health matters – and women's rights under fire www.croakey.org/icymi-seizin... #publichealth

06.03.2026 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

06.03.2026 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"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

06.03.2026 07:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

06.03.2026 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

"People engaging in discussions with DHDA need to be aware that any critical statements they may provide about third parties may be disclosed to those third parties and attributed to the person making them.”
#TheZAP

www.croakey.org/the-zap-late...

04.03.2026 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...
#SouthAustraliaVotes2026

05.03.2026 03:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Changes at NACCHO: Pat Turner to retire and Dr Dawn Casey is the new CEO
www.croakey.org/changes-at-n...

05.03.2026 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Australian Government urged to address concerns about use of artificial intelligence in mental healthcare – @croakeynews.bsky.social

www.croakey.org/australian-g...

05.03.2026 04:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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#TheZap: latest health and aged care news, plus important consultations now open – @croakeynews.bsky.social

www.croakey.org/the-zap-late...

#SDOH

05.03.2026 04:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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
www.croakey.org/as-wars-take...

05.03.2026 05:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Australians urged to stand with First Nations, and against hate and racism – @croakeynews.bsky.social

www.croakey.org/australians-...

05.03.2026 05:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Powerful reasons to join this Walk for Truth – β€œa movement of people choosing to walk toward each other instead of away” – @croakeynews.bsky.social

www.croakey.org/powerful-rea...

05.03.2026 05:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0