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Medibank facing dual court actions over data hack

A hacker who leaked personal data under titles including boozy, HIV and abortions, could have been stopped by basic security measures, a class action alleges.

AAP · Oct 2

Insurer pleased more people taking care of their health

Health insurer Medibank Private has lifted its annual profit by almost 30 per cent after drawing in more money from its insurance products.

AAP · Aug 19

'Everything happened at the one time': At 80 years old, suddenly Patricia could not cope

Private mental health hospital learns from the public system.

The Canberra Times · Jun 21

Research reveals a surprising line of defence against cyber attacks: accountants

When Optus, Medibank and non-bank lender Latitude Financial were hit by separate cyber attacks in the past few years, millions of Australians felt the fallout: stolen personal data, disrupted services and weeks of uncertainty. Each breach raised the same uncomfortable question: how can this keep happening?

The Conversation · Jan 19

Hospitals in crisis: why state and federal governments are fighting about funding

The clock is ticking for the Commonwealth government to strike a new hospital funding deal with state and territory governments before its end-of-year deadline.

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2025

Managers put in wheelchairs improve workplace access

Putting managers in wheelchairs to navigate their own offices is one way an advocacy group is improving workplace access for people with disabilities.

AAP · Nov 1, 2025

Beyond Qantas’ data leak, Australian finance companies are also at risk of offshore hacks

Australians are once again being warned to tighten their online security and be extra alert to scammers, after up to 5.7 million Qantas customers’ personal details – including phone numbers and birthdays – were leaked to the dark web on Sunday.

The Conversation · Oct 14, 2025

Health insurers are offering DNA testing to see how some medicines might work. What to know before you opt in

Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your likely reaction to certain medications.

The Conversation · Sep 30, 2025

More than 4000 complaints about private health insurers

Waiting on the phone for hours to claim money back or query policy coverage from health insurance giants is an all too common experience for thousands.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025

Australian shares rise after strong earnings reports

The ASX200 has finished up 0.3 per cent following better-than-expected earnings from Coles, Qantas, Medibank Private, Ramsay Health Care and Eagers Automotive.

AAP · Feb 27, 2025