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• Australia's $43.7B Connected Health Sector in Capital Crisis Amid Strong Growth 16-06-2026

  According to ANDHealth, when Australians think of “digital health”, we often think of simple convenience tools like the option for telehealth sessions with our GP, or digital records like My Health Record. But the more accurately terme

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• 'Selfless' treatment helps newborn's fight for life 16-06-2026

  When Melissa Hourigan gave birth, she was unable to hold her daughter for the first nine days of her life. After returning an abnormal scan, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening infection and rushed to Melbourne's Mercy Hospital for an em

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• Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years 16-06-2026

  The biggest outbreak of dengue fever in decades has had scientists and health officials from more than 20 countries buzzing during an annual conference aiming to limit the spread of the debilitating disease. The PacMOSSI gathering - the acronym st

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• Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute 16-06-2026

  Autistic teenagers are caught in the middle of a buck-passing exercise between the federal government and states and territories over the future of disability support. One of the most vulnerable and crucial periods for an autistic person is adoles

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• NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry 15-06-2026

  A controversial overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme appears to be on rocky ground after a snap three-day inquiry, during which almost all witnesses criticised the proposed changes. Government officials have revealed a total of 350

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• Pre-school autism checks under state NDIS alternative 15-06-2026

  A state-run NDIS replacement scheme for children with autism and developmental delays will offer screenings for three and four-year-olds. Victoria's Thriving Kids program will include two extra tests for children from October when it launches,

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• Bosses to testify at inquest over deadly COVID outbreak 15-06-2026

  Senior aged care staff will be forced to give evidence into the deaths of 50 residents during a COVID-19 outbreak, almost five years after they first objected. St Basil's Home for the Aged chairman Kon Kontis and manager Vicky Kos sought to be

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• Embattled surgeon lied about reason for fatal surgery 14-06-2026

  Weight loss surgeon Reza Adib lied that the reason for performing an ultimately fatal surgery was for "life-threatening obesity", when in fact it was for reflux. A coronial inquest into the death of one of Adib's patients heavily que

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• Shortages stall Ebola testing in three DR Congo labs 14-06-2026

  Three laboratories in Democratic Republic of Congo ‌have run out of supplies to test for Ebola, the World Health Organisation says as the outbreak ‌of the dangerous Bundibugyo species of the virus continues to grow. In the latest situati

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• Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy 14-06-2026

  Neale Daniher's family have vowed to "play on" and continue his quest to find a cure for the "beast" he battled. The much-loved AFL legend and motor neurone disease advocate was honoured in an emotional state funeral on Wed

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