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Life-changing cancer-treatment jab added to PBS

Australians fighting lung and liver cancer will soon be able to access a life-saving cancer treatment through a simple, seven minute injection. The nation’s first immunotherapy cancer jab, Tecentriq, is being added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, slashing the cost by more…
2 August, 2024

Today is World Blood Donor Day

20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors! On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June 2024, WHO, its partners and communities across the world will unite behind the theme: 20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors! The…
14 June, 2024

Anger over medicinal shortages

Complaints are mounting from Australian citizens against the government for relying on international supply of medicines instead of local production as the nation faces a “severe” shortage of pharmaceuticals. It was revealed earlier this week that patients are unable to take their…
30 May, 2024

AMA welcomes sickly sweet sugar tax calls

Australia should introduce a tax on sugary drinks to help combat obesity and diabetes according to the Australian Medical Association, in a call backed by a new report from the Grattan Institute. AMA President Professor Steve Robson welcomed the Grattan Institute’s report,…
6 May, 2024

New Australian treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

A new Australian study suggests that the traditional treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, which targets amyloid plaque in the brain, may not be necessary to improve cognitive function. Dr Gerhard Leinenga, from the University of Queensland, described the findings as an “important step”…
4 April, 2024

World Happiness Report 2024

While the top ten countries remain largely unchanged, there has been much more action in the top twenty Finland has retained its position as the happiest country in the world for the seventh consecutive year, according to the annual happiness index. Of…
21 March, 2024
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Poster announcing a live tribute concert for Achilles Yiangoulli; musician with a stringed instrument, event details: Thu May 21, 7:30 PM, Brunswick Ballroom, fundraising for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

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