Chronic patients get most relief in medicine cost cut Patients could save almost $7 on each prescription as the government promises to make medicines cheaper in a move supported by the coalition. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
Labor promises PBS scripts will cost no more than $25, under latest health pitch for election The Albanese government will make another pre-election offer in health, promising that if re-elected it will legislate to ensure people pay no more than $25 for a script under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The Conversation · Mar 19, 2025
Here’s what’s different about Slinda, the single-hormone contraceptive just added to the PBS From May 1, the oral contraceptive Slinda (drospirenone) will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This means the price will drop for the more than 100,000 Australian women who currently use it – from around $A320 a year to around $94. The Conversation · Mar 18, 2025
Endometriosis, IVF & Contraceptive Treatments Set To Get Cheaper: ‘We Have Listened’ “This announcement is all about making treatment cheaper and easier, so women can focus on getting the care they need.” Pedestrian.tv · Mar 17, 2025
Women to save thousands of dollars a year as new fertility and endometriosis drugs listed on PBS Hundreds of thousands of Australian women expected to benefit from cheaper medicines The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2025
IVF, contraception drugs cheaper as birth rate dips Several women's health drugs are being made cheaper as the government aims to boost the success of IVF treatments and help those suffering a painful condition. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
Ozempic can cost almost $2,000 a year. An Australian peak medical body says it should be on the PBS for weight loss Research shows weight loss-inducing semaglutide medicines can help lower the risk of cardiovascular conditions and sleep apnea The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2025
Will there be a Miss Scarlet season 6? There's great news for fans of the period drama Fans of the cosy period crime drama are hoping for news of a renewal and to see Miss Scarlet's detective adventures continue Woman & Home · Mar 10, 2025
How to watch, stream Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress live online free without cable Trump addresses Congress for the first time in his second term. Fortune · Mar 4, 2025
Call the Midwife season 15: cast, plot, latest news and everything we know Call the Midwife season 15 will see us reunited with all our Nonnatus House favourites for another series. WhatToWatch · Mar 3, 2025
Rick Steves wants to radicalize you The guy who got "filthy rich" off helping American tourists travel without fear still refuses to sell out Salon · Feb 28, 2025
England subsidises drugs like Ozempic for weight loss. Could Australia follow? People with a high body weight living in England can now access subsidised weight-loss drugs to treat their obesity. This includes Wegovy (the weight-loss dose of Ozempic, or semaglutide) and Mounjaro (one of the brand names for tirzepatide). The Conversation · Feb 25, 2025
"Eyes on the Prize": We are the hope The landmark series' six-part continuation uses history to remind us that civil rights are won by ordinary people Salon · Feb 25, 2025
‘A true free-speech emergency’: alarm over Trump’s ‘chilling’ attacks on media Warning comes as FCC, chaired by Trump ally and Project 2025 author, orders investigations into US media groups The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2025
LiveScience · Feb 20, 2025 How to watch 'Museum Alive with David Attenborough', as US streaming begins for CGI-fueled documentary The CGI-fueled documentary explores the extinct species in the Natural History Museum – here's how to watch David Attenborough's Museum Alive online and on TV.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2025 Weight loss drug Wegovy approved to treat heart disease in overweight and obese Australian patients TGA approved new indication for semaglutide drug in December 2024, but allocation to PBS still to be decided
Cycling Weekly · Feb 13, 2025 From 3 open heart surgeries to a 350-mile ride at age 69: how biking saved a father and his son With 20 daily meds and more surgeries looming, Donnie Seals Sr. needed a change. The unexpected solution? A bicycle.
The Conversation · Feb 13, 2025 Menopause hormone patches are in short supply. What are they? And how do they compare with other therapies? The federal government yesterday released its response to the Senate inquiry into issues related to menopause. The inquiry recommended the government examine options to make menopause hormone therapy (MHT, or sometimes called hormone replacement therapy) more affordable and accessible, and address drug shortages.
The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025 Yaz and Yasmin contraceptive pills will be cheaper from March. How are they different from other pills? The oral contraceptive pills Yaz and Yasmin will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from March 1 2025, meaning Australian women will pay less for them.
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025 With public broadcasters pressured by the Trump administration, PBS shuts down its diversity office During a time of pressure on public broadcasters, PBS says that it is shutting down its office of diversity, equity and inclusion and firing the two executives who staffed it
The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025 PBS caves to Trump closing its DEI office and seeing its staff leave the company ‘PBS will continue to reflect all of America and remain a welcoming place for everyone,’ a spokesperson said
LiveScience · Feb 11, 2025 How to watch 'Expedition Killer Whale' — TV and streaming details for orca documentary This hour-long documentary offers never-before-seen footage of orca hunting behaviour – here's how to watch 'Expedition Killer Whale' online and on TV.
Top News · Feb 11, 2025 Republicans Renew Efforts To Defund NPR And PBS Republican lawmakers seek to cut federal funding to NPR and PBS due to perceived liberal bias and advocacy over accuracy.
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 10, 2025 Labor’s Half A Billion Dollar Investment in Women’s Health: What’s In It For You? More endo clinics, bigger rebates on IUDs and more.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 9, 2025 How to watch 'Unforgotten' season 6 online — stream all episodes of popular U.K. crime drama Sinéad Keenan and Sanjeev Bhaskar return to investigate another crop of cold cases. Here's how to watch "Unforgotten" season 6 online and from anywhere in the world.