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Central bank decision a ‘wake-up call’, opposition say – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023

‘This must end’: Radical plan to stop children vaping

Australia will launch a radical crackdown on vaping which has emerged as the "number one" behavioural issue in high schools. The plan will include a major

The New Daily · May 1, 2023

Non-prescription vapes to be banned, the search for a Texas gunman enters its third day, and historic TV props up for auction — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

ABC News · May 1, 2023

‘Down payment’: Medicare set for overhaul as budget looms – but will it be enough?

The Albanese government is set to make inroads in overhauling Medicare in the May budget, with a new funding model slated to be detailed.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

Which medicines are getting cheaper? Can I get double my medication for half the price?

Millions of Australians with chronic illness are set to benefit from changes to the PBS. Here's which medicines are about to get cheaper.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2023

ATTN ZOLOFT HOTTIES: A Bunch Of PBS Meds Will Soon Be Half Price It’s A Game Changer

An excellent day for Zoloft hotties.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 26, 2023

Regional pharmacists say 60-day medication changes could 'break' overwhelmed system

The extension of dispensing timelines on hundreds of medications will lead to pharmacies closing and impact healthcare access, according to pharmacists in regional NSW.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2023

Pharmacists claim children at risk of overdose under Labor’s two-for-one prescription changes

Guild is pushing against the ‘dangerous’ policy, but MP and GP Mike Freelander says move is ‘long overdue’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2023

Medicine shortage fears are a scare campaign: Butler

Health Minister Mark Butler has accused pharmacy peak bodies of scaremongering on upcoming changes to prescription medicines.

The New Daily · Apr 26, 2023

Two-for-one prescription changes to save Australian patients more than $1.6bn

Budget measures will slash costs for GP visits and medicines but pharmacists likely to push back

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023