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Donations, access and secrecy: 3 tactics tobacco companies use to influence smoking laws

In April, the United Kingdom passed landmark laws that aim to create a “smokefree generation”. This means anyone born on or after January 1 2009 can never legally be sold tobacco products.

The Conversation · May 6

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 · Apr 28

Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak

The likely cause of a fungal infection outbreak that killed two hospital patients has been revealed as another remains in hospital, months after diagnosis.

AAP · Mar 27

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NSW Health continues to use machine known to produce inaccurate results to test child blood lead levels

LeadCare II offers point-of-care testing but the equipment has had recalls globally due to the potential for inaccurately low readings

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8

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’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27

One Dead & 6 Others Hospitalised After Suffering Medical Episodes At Sydney Music Festival

A man has died and six more have been rushed to hospital after suffering medical episodes at Sydney's Dreamstate music festival.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 8

Protesters outside Sydney’s town hall chant phrase that NSW premier wants to ban – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2025

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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.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 18, 2025

Jews & Muslims Unite In The Wake Of The Bondi Terror Attacks: ‘You Are Not Alone’

Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins and Australian National Imams Council special advisor Bilal Rauf became a symbol of unity after the pair shared an embrace during a vigil for the victims of the Bondi attack.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 17, 2025

NSW Health Steps Up Mental Health Support In The Wake Of Bondi Terror Attack

“Whether you were there, know someone who was, or are feeling distressed by what you’ve seen online and in the news, it’s ok to not be ok."

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 17, 2025

Bondi Played Out On Our Phones. A Psychologist Explains How To Deal With The Aftermath

Young people watched the Bondi attack unfold on their phones. A psychologist explains what that does to us, how to cope, and where to get mental health support.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 17, 2025

NSW Health resists lower blood lead guidelines for children in Broken Hill, documents reveal

Greens MP condemns ‘pathetic’ level of funding to deal with lead contamination in state’s far west

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2025

Australia recalls alfalfa sprouts linked to ‘unusual’ salmonella strain after dozens fall ill

Recall follows joint investigation between state and federal food regulators and health authorities after spike in infections

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

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.

AAP · Nov 4, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2025

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

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2025

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

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2025

Public hospital psychiatrists to receive 20% pay rise after winning dispute with NSW Health

State’s Industrial Relations Commission hands down decision after 200 doctors threatened to resign in January

AAP · Oct 2, 2025

Major change to IVF treatments for donors and families

Families involved in an IVF bungle will be permitted to continue their treatment after a provider was found to be exceeding a donor limit.

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The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025

Could making tobacco cheaper actually cut down smoking rates? We asked 5 experts

Australia aims to reduce rates of daily smoking to 5% or less by 2030. By 2023, we got down to 8.3%.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2025

Doctors outraged after NSW health department ‘recklessly’ leaks their personal and professional data online

Exclusive: Confidential documents, including passports and medical credentials, made available, meaning ‘there is a risk of identity theft or fraud’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2025

NSW Health trying to ‘gag’ frontline workers from posting online, union warns

Exclusive: ‘Final draft’ social media document says staff should report any concerns about their colleagues’ social media use to their manager

The Conversation · Aug 12, 2025

Vape brands bypass regulations on marketing to young people by using global social media accounts

Youth vaping is a major public health concern in many countries, with New Zealand’s youth vaping rates among the highest in the world, and rising.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025

‘No clinical benefit’ to blood test for Pfas, government says, after ‘forever chemicals’ found in Blue Mountains

At least 25 people in the area have paid $500 out of pocket to have the blood test for Pfas, an advocate says

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025

Grace visited doctors with health concerns eight times in her last week of pregnancy. On the ninth visit, she was told her baby was stillborn

The Indigenous mother believes her concerns were dismissed by the regional NSW hospital, saying ‘I just wanted to be heard and I wasn’t’

LiveScience · Jul 11, 2025

Man in Australia dies of rare, rabies-like disease

A man in New South Wales was exposed to a rare relative of the rabies virus and died of the resulting infection. His was only the fourth case of the disease ever documented.

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