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Taking prescription opioids for too long can be harmful. Here’s how to cut back and stop

Over the past decade, Australia has introduced initiatives to reduce opioid use and related harm.

‘Medicare card, not credit card’: $8.5 billion plan to deliver more bulk billing and cheaper GP visits

Already, more than 1,000 GP clinics that previously used mixed billing have converted to full bulk billing, joining the 1,600 existing practices.

India sends lifesaving HIV drugs to Fiji, strengthening Global South health ties

This latest consignment continues India’s long-standing medical support to Fiji, which includes the supply of ARV drugs in the past and the donation of 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic.

Dr Tarun Patel recognised for innovative clinical supervision at Flinders University NT awards

Dr Patel, who trained as a GP in the NT, has been recognised for going above and beyond his usual duties to support students undertaking clinical placements, mentoring them as they prepare for careers in healthcare.

Dr Shyam Bishen recognised for global healthcare leadership at University of Newcastle Alumni Excellence Awards

Born in India, Dr Bishen, a University of Newcastle PhD graduate, works at WEF to collaborate with world leaders to shape global health agendas.

Your gluten sensitivity might be something else entirely, new study shows

Athletes and celebrities have promoted gluten-free eating as the secret to better health and performance.

The world must come together to secure pandemic therapeutics

The Lancet Commission on the Future of Health by 2050 estimates a close to 30% risk that an infectious threat causing over one million deaths will occur within five years.

Fertility crisis may fuel migration as Australia’s baby recession grows

Over the past decade, the median age of mothers has risen by 1.2 years, and fathers by 0.9 years.

Air Force’s Exercise Kummundoo bridges health and culture in regional Queensland

Running from 1 October to 6 November, the annual exercise — now in its 11th year — is a partnership between the Air Force and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

More doctors registered as Connecting the Docs expands to 10 more rural health services in Victoria

The program addresses long-term workforce shortages by streamlining recruitment, supporting international transitions, and offering flexible career pathways across hospitals, community care, and primary care settings.

Must-read

AI-generated Fair Work claim backfires as sacked Aldi worker ordered to pay legal costs

His AI-generated submissions repeatedly focused on the wrong dismissal date and raised legal arguments the Commission found irrelevant.

‘How cool is this?’: Childhood fascination leads Roshane Mendis to Air Force cockpit

He dreamed of becoming a pilot but knew commercial flight training was expensive and offered no guarantee of employment.

Fiji cuts five work permit requirements in major immigration shake-up

The changes will not affect Fiji’s immigration, security or compliance requirements.
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