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A newly approved Alzheimer’s treatment that can slow disease progression will not be subsidised by the Federal Government, leaving patients to pay up to $80,000 a year. Active seniors generic

NewsBlow for first new Alzheimer’s therapy

A federal government advisory body has refused to recommend listing a new Alzheimer’s drug, leaving patients to bear staggering costs to use it.

Andrew Hedgman

Solitude Pilates owner Dimity Creagh set up her own studio in the Albany CBD this year.

HEALTH AND WELLNESSPilates studio brings twist to booming local practice

From ferrying a car full of mats to regional town halls and community centres, to her own decked out studio with a twist in Albany, Dimity Creagh was taking advantage of the Pilates boom one way or another.

Melissa Sheil

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UPDATEDPopular sunscreen pulled after test fail

A major Aussie skincare company has recalled a cult sunscreen and apologised to customers following a dramatic testing failure.

Duncan Evans

Cocobella is recalling multiple variations of its 110g Coconut Yoghurt Pouches from major supermarkets and independent grocers after detecting an undeclared milk allergen. Supplied

BREAKINGPremiumUrgent recall on popular yoghurt

A popular vegan-friendly product has been urgently pulled from shelves after fears of possible milk contamination, sparking backlash online.

George Al-Akiki, Alexandra Feiam

Coalition health spokeswoman Anne Ruston said families ‘deserve better than the uncertainty that they’re getting at the moment’. NewsWire/ Martin Ollman

newsPremiumWhy Coalition not sold on NDIS move

The Coalition says the uncertainty surrounding the National Disability Insurance Scheme has created “great distress” for families.

Jessica Wang

Health Minister Ryan Park has come under fire over the state’s hospital bed crisis. NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

UPDATEDPremiumState on collision course over NDIS changes

A senior state minister isn’t on the same page as his federal colleague when it comes to footing the bill for changes to the national scheme.

Thomas Henry

Amaira soon developed a blood clot which optometrists said only narrowly avoided her cornea. Supplied.

RetailPremiumMum’s desperate plea as 2yo nearly blinded

A Sydney mum’s terrifying close call with her two-year-old has sparked a crusade to change retail safety standards across Australia.

George Al-Akiki

Health Minister Mark Butler has announced changes to the NDIS. NewsWire/ Martin Ollman

BREAKINGPremium‘Failed’: Big change for kids with autism

Children with mild developmental delays and autism will be moved off the NDIS in a major move set to curb the ballooning program’s costs.

Jessica Wang

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NEWSPremiumIVF clinic’s embryo bungle probe stays secret

A major fertility provider is keeping the details of two separate IVF mishaps a secret.

Thomas Henry

Jane was ordered to attend Concord Hospital by her GP about midday on Monday. 2GB

NewsPremiumPremier confronted by patient on-air

Premier Chris Minns has spoken live on-air to a patient who languished for 16 hours waiting for a bed at a western Sydney hospital.

Nathan Schmidt

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NewsPremiumDeadly trend on the rise in major state

Experts are urging for more to be done to stop a worrying increase in deaths in this state over the past decade.

Alexandra Feiam

Shane Warne's daughters Brooke and Summer Warne with one of the check up machines at the MCG. NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

HEALTHPremiumHow Warnie is saving thousands

Shane Warne’s legacy lives on three years after his tragic death with a health check named in his honour helping thousands.

Steve Zemek

Almost 90 per cent of flu cases in Queensland this year are in people unvaccinated. NewsWire / Ian Currie

HEALTHPremiumWhat’s driving surge in flu cases

Hospitals in one state have admitted 34 schoolchildren with flu in the past week alone as health officials reveal an alarming reason for the surge.

Blair Jackson

The latest wastewater report reveals illicit drug use is on the rise across Australia with more than 22 tonnes consumed in one year.

HealthPremiumAussies use 22 tonnes of illicit drugs in year

The latest wastewater report reveals Australians consumed 22 tonnes of illicit drugs worth billions of dollars in one year.

Emma Kirk

The measles cases travelled on the same flight between Perth and Bali.

HealthWA measles cases linked to same Perth-Bali flight

Health authorities have issued a new measles alert after three cases were detected in travellers that had been on the same flight with a low-cost carrier.

Emma Kirk

Australians are spending billions to stay fit. NewsWire/Sarah Matray

EconomyPremiumShock sector driving the Aussie economy

Aussies swapping the pub for the gym has resulted in the wellness sector booming, a new report shows.

Cameron Micallef

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UPDATEDPremiumWarning as infected tourist returns to Aus

Health authorities have warned about the possible spread of measles after a Bali tourist became infected with the very contagious disease.

NewsWire

Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie declared he is satisfied with the current vaccine rates, which have toppled to new lows.

NewsPremiumDeputy Premier shock stance on flu rates

Queensland’s Deputy Premier says hospitals can cope with surging flu hospitalisations as health experts urge Australians to still get vaccinated.

Alexandra Feiam

PFAS contamination in water sources remains a key concern. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

newsVerdict on cancer risk of ‘forever chemicals’

With cancer concerns mounting, experts reveal what Australians need to know about “forever chemicals”.

Andrew Hedgman

The council has said the drinking water is still safe to consume as infection from the organism only occurs through the nose. Outback Queensland

HEALTHPremiumDeadly parasite found in Aussie towns’ water

An urgent health alert has been issued for people in two Aussie towns after a potentially deadly parasite was found in the drinking water supply.

Blake Antrobus

The ACCC has proposed a new grant for a voluntary soft plastics recycling scheme, almost three years after the collapse of the REDcycle scheme. NCA NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

NewsPremiumMajor update in plastics recycling scheme

The new scheme is an ‘important stepping stone’ to reduce the rising levels of soft plastics, following the 2022 collapse of the recycling scheme REDcycle.

Alexandra Feiam

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NEWSPremium‘No words’: Heartbreak over 6yo’s shock death

The loss of a 6yo girl following two hospital discharges in a single day has triggered urgent calls for an investigation into her death.

Jack Nivison and Andrew Hedgman

Medicare has announced changes to its app, aimed for better access for users. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NewsMajor overhaul for key Medicare service

A major overhaul of Medicare’s digital services will make it easier for millions of Aussies to have access from their phones.

Emma Kirk

Health Minister Mark Butler says the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is ‘not up for negotiation’. Martin Ollman / NewsWire

HEALTHPremiumLabor ‘very concerned’ after Trump threat

The Albanese government says it is “very concerned” after Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat on a key Australia export to the US.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer