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Specialists to disclose fees amid bulk-billing rise

There has been the largest increase in bulk-billing rates in Australia in 20 years, as the government plans laws to crack down on soaring specialist rates.

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US social media personality Sur Ronster fined after swarm of ebike riders converges on Sydney Harbour Bridge

YouTuber Sur Ronster issued with two traffic infringement notices for negligent driving in relation to the bridge rideout

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Call for calm as police probe suspected murder-suicide

As debate rages over the level of NDIS support for victims of a suspected murder-suicide, a premier has called for calm so police can investigate the tragedy.

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Nipah Virus, Explained: How Worried Should Aussies Really Be?

Aussies are seeing scary Nipah virus headlines, but experts say the risk is low. Here's what Nipah is, how it spreads & the social fallout.

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Thriving Kids aims to 'mainstream' disability support

State and federal governments have struck a new deal to reduce the sky-high cost of the NDIS while better supporting young people with mild disabilities.

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Minister can't quantify NDIS savings post-hospital deal

Health Minister Mark Butler is yet to put a deadline on cutting spending growth on the $50 billion-per-year NDIS after striking a major hospital funding deal.

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NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck

Premiers and ministers have agreed to delay a program to get children with autism and developmental delay off the NDIS in a national cabinet meeting.

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National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

Patients and doctors are set to gain access to a national online record of medicines being taken, in a bid to prevent overdose deaths.

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Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few

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Almost twice as many Australian GP clinics bulk billing since Medicare incentive changes, analysis suggests

Survey by online health directory Cleanbill finds more than 1,000 clinics switched from private or mixed billing to full bulk billing since start of 2025

The Guardian - AU

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

Attorney-General Rowland to repay some travel money; cost of government’s battery subsidy scheme explodes

As the expenses affairs continues to roll through the Albanese government like a wrecking ball, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland will repay some of the $21,685 she charged for a family holiday in Western Australia in 2023.

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Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Australia's top law officer will reimburse taxpayers after a family holiday was ruled outside guidelines, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says she should not resign.

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Aus Govt Says Reddit’s High Court Challenge To Its Social Media Ban Is ‘A Complete Crock’

The platform is seeking a review into the ban and a request to be excluded from it.

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Labor asks watchdog to advise on overhauling travel perks for politicians as backlash grows

Sussan Ley offers bipartisan truce to work on reform as attorney general Michelle Rowland refers expenses for independent audit

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Weight loss drugs could get cheaper from next year

The government is considering expanding taxpayer subsidies for Ozempic-style drugs, despite concerns about possible side-effects.

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Former ANZ boss sues bank over cancelled bonuses – as it happened

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Funding deal rejected as elderly languish in hospital

State and territory health ministers have rejected a Commonwealth public hospital funding offer, as an ageing population stretches the system beyond capacity.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed

Patients like Mary feel ‘embarrassed’ when they can’t afford to pay for care, as experts lament a ‘system without guardrails’

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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.

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‘Problematic precedent’: expert says Australia could be next as UK agrees to pay 25% more for new US medicines

US has said it hopes other countries will follow as health policy experts say the agreement signals a shift away from value-for-money assessment

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View from The Hill: Albanese’s wedding guestlist a mudmap to his inner power sanctum

Those wanting to chart who’s in the prime minister’s inner sanctum need go no further than the political guests invited to his Saturday wedding.

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'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

Australian governments are wasting $1.2 billion a year on avoidable public hospital spending as states and territories unite to call for more federal funding.

The Guardian - AU

$1,000 for a one-hour appointment: why are fees for Australia’s specialist doctors skyrocketing?

Out-of-pocket costs are increasing faster than inflation and population growth – but increasing Medicare rebates might not be a magic bullet

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