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Four bulk-billing Medicare GP clinics set for Tasmania but doctors concerned about focus on acute cases

Tasmania will get four bulk-billing GP clinics when the federal government rolls out its campaign policy, not three as initially promised, but a key question remains — where will the doctors be found to staff them?

ABC News · Apr 16, 2023

Soz Mates: Australia Will Not Be Following The UK In Giving Out Free Vapes To Help Smokers Quit

Which is actually a blessing.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 14, 2023

Leader of Australia’s COVID pandemic response retires

The man who helped shepherd Australia though the biggest health crisis in a century has announces his retirement after years of service.

The New Daily · Apr 13, 2023

COVID-19 antiviral eligibility criteria have changed. Here's who can get Paxlovid on the PBS

An additional 160,000 Australians are now able to access subsidised COVID-19 antiviral treatments after the federal government expanded eligibility criteria under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

ABC News · Mar 31, 2023

COVID-19 leave payments ending for thousands of workers in high-risk settings

Thousands of workers in high-risk settings who miss work because they have tested positive for COVID-19 will soon no longer be eligible for federal financial support.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

Afternoon Update: new Covid measures; Latham chastised for homophobic tweet; and Coalition’s war memorial funding blitz

New aged care worker leave grants and expanded eligibility for antiviral treatment announced

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023

Police make three arrests after two men shot dead in two nearby villages

Police said they were not in a position to name either victim as formal identification has not been carried out.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Fresh waves of COVID on the way, top doctor warns

The country's top doctor has warned more COVID waves are on the way, as the government ramps up efforts to increase booster rates before winter. The

The New Daily · Mar 30, 2023

Paul Bongiorno: High stakes in Aston for worried Liberals

Dutton is the one leader who has most to lose in the Aston by-election, the odds are favouring him, he’ll be desperately hoping that they hold.

The New Daily · Mar 27, 2023

TGA review strengthens case for much tighter vape restrictions at the border

On Friday, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) updated its review of proposed reforms to the regulation of nicotine vaping products. It reported the federal government is now “actively considering” the TGA’s advice.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2023