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Is surgery necessary for my endometriosis or ‘suspected’ endo?

Sometimes a surgeon looks inside the pelvis and doesn’t see endometriosis, or histopathology (the tissue taken for analysis in a laboratory) is negative.

Albanese backs Victoria with fresh billions for health, schools and infrastructure

Albanese said the reforms were part of a broader effort to strengthen primary health care and ease pressure on families amid ongoing cost-of-living strains.

Dr Ravi Bhat named inaugural RANZCP ‘Rural Champion’ for dedication to mental health in Shepparton

GV Health psychiatrist Associate Professor Dr Ravi Bhat AM has been recognised as one of the first-ever Rural Champions by the Royal Australian and...

Victoria expands multicultural health advisory committee to improve access and equity

The framework aims to ensure all Victorians can access a safe, inclusive and culturally appropriate mental health system.

RANZCR appoints Dr Rajiv Rattan as new president, signals focus on training and clinical excellence

“We will continue to invest in training and education to ensure that our future generations continue to thrive in a world of innovation.”

Health Minister Butler says Australia is closely monitoring Nipah virus spread overseas as India reports new cases

“We don’t have any advice at the moment to change our existing protocols for sick travellers who arrive in Australia.”

Farah Madon awarded AM for reshaping disability-inclusive design in Australia

As lead author of the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s SDA Design Standard, she helped establish minimum design requirements for new housing supporting people with extreme functional impairment—standards now embedded across the sector.

Dr Ravin Sadhai awarded OAM for contributions to community and medical service

Dr Sadhai, a general practitioner at Bacchus Marsh Medical Centre since 2007 and a GP since 1995, has been a driving force in community health initiatives.

Bharat Nepal awarded OAM for championing Nepali community and mental health

Bharat Nepal is the founding president of Australian Nepali Public Link Inc, a role he has held since 2012, and continues to serve as the organisation’s public officer and advisor.

Townsville endocrinologist Dr Kunwarjit Singh Sangla recognised for service to rural and Indigenous communities

Dr Kunwarjit Singh Sangla, based in Queensland, was recognised for significant service to endocrinology and to rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the state.

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Western Australia Premier Roger Cook pushes for direct Perth–India flights as UWA opens Mumbai campus

India is WA's largest international student market, with more than 15,000 enrolments recorded last year.

The government’s migration policy prioritises knee‑jerk politics over careful planning

The failure of people who don’t leave the country when they should also undermines the integrity of the migration system.

Six Indian nationals charged in Fiji over alleged undeclared cash and money laundering

Police said the six had travelled to Fiji to sell goods at a trade show and claimed the money had been earned through those activities.
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