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Lifeline for emergency departments from new health hub

A planned health hub is being welcomed amid the push to take pressure off emergency departments by giving patients somewhere else to turn.

AAP · Aug 26

Doctors dispute billions being lost in Medicare fraud

Between $1.5 billion to $10 billion of public money is being lost in Medicare rorts every year because of weak oversight and loopholes, a health union says.

AAP · Jul 2, 2025

Camera trial to stem rising tide of hospital violence

Hospital security guards will use cameras to see if discourages violent behaviour but drivers of aggression in hospitals mean it might not work for many.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

Paramedics get major pay rise in 'recognition' of role

A major health union and the government have agreed to a significant pay rise for NSW paramedics following months of negotiations.

AAP · Dec 13, 2023

Pay deal closer for paramedics after late night talks

Discussions ran late into the night between paramedic union representatives and the NSW government as the sides look to reach a long-awaited pay deal.

AAP · Dec 12, 2023

NSW government offers 8.5% pay rise to lowest-paid health workers to head off industrial action

Offer comes after the Health Services Union gave the government until Friday to propose a new pay deal

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2023

Health workers' pay offer won't cost taxpayers extra

Aged care workers, hospital staff and allied health professionals in NSW are being offered an extra $67 a week after a public stoush with the state government.

AAP · Jul 6, 2023

NSW health workers take action over stalled pay rises

Paramedics and heath workers at some NSW hospitals will walk off the job this week as the Health Services Union ramps up pressure for pay rises.

The New Daily · May 29, 2023

NSW paramedics refuse patient transfers in 24-hour pay dispute row

A 24-hour ban on transporting discharged patients from hospital will be in place in NSW as paramedics and patient transfer officers unite.

The New Daily · May 17, 2023

NSW paramedics and transport service workers plan 24-hour strike

Patients discharged from hospital in New South Wales are set to be without government transport home on Thursday as the health union increases pressure over wages.

ABC News · May 16, 2023