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Multiple failures caused mould contamination in cancer wards at the Mater for years

Documents reveal the extent of the 'systemic problem'.

Newcastle Herald

Northern Beaches hospital handed to NSW government, ending troubled public-private partnership

Transition and legal handover of hospital from private operator Healthscope to NSW Health occurs at 7am on Wednesday

The Guardian - AU

'Poorly designed' minor drug diversion scheme panned

Data has found few people are being granted access to a drug diversion scheme designed to stop minor offenders being trapped in court processes.

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Record numbers quit emergency depts without full care

Tens of thousands of people are leaving hospital before finishing emergency treatment despite having potentially life-threatening conditions, health data says.

AAP

Possums, asbestos and pigeons: snap review into NSW hospitals highlights serious maintenance issues

Health minister pledges to work quickly to improve hygiene after mould outbreak in Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital left two patients dead

The Guardian - AU

Safety guidelines ignored before hospital fungus deaths

Protections for some of the sickest patients at a major hospital were not implemented before a construction-induced fungal infection claimed two lives.

AAP

NSW government denies ‘covering up’ deadly fungal outbreak at major hospital

Health minister says cluster of infections at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital was not publicised to avoid ‘unnecessarily scaring people’

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Troubled hospital becomes surgery hub to cut backlog

A billion-dollar hospital that was absorbed into public hands after a toddler died will host a surgery centre to relieve a strained health system.

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Bondi Beach Reopens, But On The Ground Mental Health Support Will Stay In Place

Police have lifted the Bondi Beach crime scene following Sunday’s fatal shooting, reopening most of the area.

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Tears flow as community mourns Bondi massacre victims

A devastated community is mourning those killed in a shooting rampage at Bondi Beach as loved ones of the victims say they have been robbed of their happiness.

AAP

Bondi beach attack: what we know so far about the shooting in Australia

At least 16 people are dead after a mass shooting at a Jewish celebration at Bondi beach on Sunday evening, including one shooter

The Guardian - AU

Bondi Beach shooting latest: State premier defends police response to attack; Isis flags found in gunmen’s car

Ten-year-old girl was among those killed in attack at Hanukkah celebration

The Independent UK

Patients suffer while hospital funding row drags on

Emergency room doctors work tirelessly to prepare patients for treatment but without funding co-operation, delays for critical care may continue to increase.

AAP

Online safety regulator says teens ‘will lose interest pretty quickly’ in social media – as it happened

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Landlords in illegal tobacco, vape store firing line

An illicit tobacco and vape crackdown is expanding to landlords, with jail time threatened for those who don't shut down dodgy shops.

The Guardian - AU

NSW shop landlords could be jailed for allowing tenants to sell illicit tobacco and vapes under new laws

Laws being introduced to state parliament will allow fines up to $165,000, a year in prison, or both for owners of commercial premises

AAP

Smoke shops shut down a stone's throw from health HQ

Two stores allegedly selling illicit tobacco and vape products were operating metres from the offices of health officials attempting to curb the prolific issue.

The Guardian - AU

First stores allegedly selling illegal tobacco shut down in Sydney as officials wield new powers

Health minister Ryan Park promises the two closures are ‘just the beginning’ as NSW tries to stem sharp rise in illicit cigarettes and vapes

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NSW Labor ignores own drugs summit advice by keeping sniffer dogs and strip-searches at festivals

Police minister Yasmin Catley says high-visibility tactics remain important ‘investigative tools’ – even at music festivals trialling pill testing

The Guardian - AU

Woman charged after allegedly sabotaging gas supply at two Sydney hospitals

NSW police allege water and gas mains were cut at first hospital in Sutherland before gas main switched off at nearby facility

AAP

Woman charged for alleged water, gas cuts at hospitals

A woman who allegedly cut water and gas mains at two hospitals has been charged amid warnings the incidents could have been "catastrophic" for patients.

The Guardian - AU

NSW to buy back private Northern Beaches hospital for $190m

Minns government announces in-principle deal that will see the entire hospital integrate into the public system

AAP

States hit emergency alert over 'unfair' hospital funds

Pressure is ramping up on the federal health minister as state and territories double down on claims he is walking back on a funding promise.

AAP

Mist opportunities: nasal spray to boost flu immunity

Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against the flu, with the planned rollout of new immunisation methods to help overcome needle anxiety.

AAP

Hospital admissions jump during 'difficult' winter

Hospitalisations in the nation's largest health system are expected to remain high as substantial funds are spent reducing elective surgery backlogs.

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