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No more recreational vaping for Australians. From October, vapes will be sold over the counter at pharmacies

The Australian Senate is set to pass a bill that will see the end of all vape sales – regardless of nicotine content – from general retailers. From July 1, non-nicotine vapes will no longer be permitted for sale outside of pharmacies.

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'Outbreak': Three new cases of mpox detected this week, NSW Health says

Hunter New England has recorded two cases of the mpox disease.

Newcastle Herald

NSW budget pulling every lever to tackle housing crisis

A housing-themed NSW budget will deliver hundreds of affordable homes for essential workers as the premier promises to pull every lever to alleviate the crisis.

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‘People prefer that we’d never close’: Eraring lifeline a mixed blessing for a coal community in limbo

The NSW government’s decision to extend the 40-year-old power station for another two years has some locals breathing a sigh of relief – but others are ready for a post-coal future

The Guardian - AU

Westpac chopper brought hope to baby Henry's parents in desperate hour

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service flies 1500 missions a year

Newcastle Herald

Magic mushrooms may one day treat anorexia, but not just yet

Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental health disorder where people fear weight gain. Those with the disorder have distorted body image and hold rigid beliefs their body is too big. They typically manage this through restricted eating, leading to the serious medical consequences of malnutrition.

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As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants?

We’ve now been living with COVID for well over four years. Although there’s still much to learn about SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) at least one thing seems clear: it’s here to stay.

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Mother of murdered two-year-old shares grief over ‘evil’ act as NSW health minister condemns email to killer’s colleagues

Email sent to NSW Health staff remembering James Harrison as a ‘wonderful colleague and beloved friend’ labelled ‘unacceptable’

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Oral retinoids can harm unborn babies. But many women taking them for acne may not be using contraception

Oral retinoids are a type of medicine used to treat severe acne. They’re sold under the brand name Roaccutane, among others.

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Junior doctors work themselves to exhaustion in unpaid overtime. It is demoralising – so I took a stand

The fatigue affects our wellbeing and our ability to care for patients. Hospitals are only as good as their staff so we must look after them

The Guardian - AU

Synthetic opioids: warning issued in NSW after nitazenes cause cluster of overdoses

NSW Health investigating after powerful drugs detected in samples related to overdoses in Nepean Blue Mountains local health district

The Guardian - AU

Junior doctors hope ACT will 'rectify mistake' after $230 million payout for NSW doctors

'It will be a shame if we go to trial.'

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'Unprecedented demand', yet funds for suicide prevention program set to end

'We need a network of safety around individuals at risk.'

Newcastle Herald

Holding the smoke, students find new way to hide vaping

An inquiry into vaping has heard students are coming up with "way worse" methods to avoid detection as a senior police officer warns against criminalisation.

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Measles alert issued for western Sydney

NSW Health is advising people in Western Sydney to be on the lookout for measles symptoms after a woman was diagnosed with the illness.

Newcastle Herald

Meet Westpac Helicopter Rescue's new CEO

'It's about serving and supporting the community.'

Newcastle Herald

Puberty blocker treatment for transgender kids checked, amid England move

'NSW Health continues to monitor developments in evidence.'

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Ex-Abbott minister hits out at 'ridiculous MDMA ban'

Andrew Robb, who served as trade minister in the Abbott government, says it beggars belief that NSW has created such tight restrictions on medicinal MDMA.

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Baby with measles sparks six-hour emergency room alert

A baby who is too young to be vaccinated has sparked a major measles alert after attending the emergency department at a western Sydney hospital.

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NSW Health warns of opioid risk after people took heroin thinking it was cocaine or methamphetamine

Authorities say in eight overdose cases where drug samples were available, heroin was the opioid identified

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Legionnaires' disease warning for parts of Sydney uni

Legionella bacteria has been found in a cooling tower at the University of Sydney after three people were admitted to hospital with Legionnaires' disease.

Newcastle Herald

Outbreak: 'no-swim' warning after parasite spreads

Swimming in contaminated water usually causes the disease.

The Guardian - AU

Measles exposure sites listed in Sydney after infected traveller flies from Gold Coast

NSW Health says adult flew from Gold Coast to Sydney before visiting CBD, Lane Cove and Haymarket between 7 and 10 February

Newcastle Herald

Outbreak: 'no-swim' warning after parasite spreads

Swimming in contaminated water usually causes the disease.

AAP

School bus measles warning after virus case in NSW

NSW Health is warning people in the state's north to be on alert for measles symptoms after a person returned from Asia with the virus.

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