The Latest Breaking News from Danielle McMullen

Labor defends insurance rebate cut as elderly targeted

Moves to scrap extra private health insurance rebates for over-65s won't have a significant impact as analysis shows pensioners will face higher cost.

AAP · Sep 14

Calls for more skilled migrants to ride innovation boom

Australia is lagging in attracting skilled migrants as the energy transition and AI upheaval strains its STEM workforce.

AAP · Sep 11

Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

One of Australia's most senior GPs has warned the government's cost-cutting insurance rebate measures are likely to blow out, as people forgo treatment.

AAP · Sep 4

'Cycle of crisis': emergency departments' stress grows

Australian public hospitals are stretched to their limit, with a peak medical body reporting record waiting times for patients needing immediate care.

AAP · Mar 11

Health star rating to become mandatory on all packaged food in Australia

Food and health ministers vote to mandate the ratings system after years of urging from peak health bodies

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

'Long overdue': states sign off on $25b hospital deal

An eleventh-hour agreement means states and territories will receive extra funding for public hospitals but health experts are calling for more reforms.

AAP · Jan 29

Australia’s medical specialist fees are ‘out of control’, Mark Butler says. Here’s why, and how to fix it

The federal government has some levers to pull, experts say, but there are also other issues that must be addressed

The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2025

Doctors take jab at 'shady tactics' of health insurers

Australians are paying more for private health insurance but are covered for less as health insurers dispute the latest findings from a peak medical body.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

Misinformation blamed as Australian vaccine rates slide

Australians are being urged to rebuild their trust in vaccines amid a growing "anti-science sentiment" and falling vaccination rates.

AAP · Nov 30, 2025

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Australia's armchair psychologists are self-diagnosing mental conditions and sometimes self-treating instead of seeking professional guidance, experts warn.

AAP · Nov 8, 2025