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GPs urge jabs as winter lurgies return with a vengeance

A spike in illness ranging from flu and whooping cough to gastro concerns doctors and health authorities who urge more people to get vaccinated.

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Is ‘urban narcissism’ behind rural Australia’s doctor drought?

The gap between health funding in the city v the regions is $850 a person a year – but the human cost is far higher

The Guardian - AU

'Scary': move to crack the backs of babies sparks alarm

A controversial decision by Australia's chiropractic board to allow practitioners to resume spinal manipulation on children has been met with fierce backlash.

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Protesters condemn public obstruction penalties in SA as 'attack on fundamental rights'

Hundreds of demonstrators gather below South Australian parliament's upper house to voice opposition to changes to the state's protest laws.

ABC News

Protest penalties defended by SA opposition leader on basis 'your head would be cut off' in some countries

The SA Greens and Human Rights Watch condemn a remark defending SA's controversial protest penalties by opposition leader David Speirs, who said that in some countries "your head would be cut off" for taking to the streets.

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Protest penalties, including jail time and $50k fines, prompt backlash from human rights groups

In the wake of Extinction Rebellion demonstrations in the heart of Adelaide this week, proposed changes to a law relating to public protest are generating a chorus of opposition from unions and human rights groups.

ABC News

Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested as SA government plans drastic fine increase

The SA government is looking to increase fines from $750 to $50,000 after an Extinction Rebellion protest caused major traffic delays yesterday, with the group today targeting the Santos building.

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Regional GP clinics say Queensland and federal incentives will not ease doctor shortage

Regional GPs say twin incentives to lure more health staff to Queensland and increase bulk-billing are a "shot in the arm", but could backfire in places where they're needed most.

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COVID-19 wave expected to peak during upcoming Adelaide Fringe and festival season

With a peak of about 6,000 COVID-19 cases predicted in South Australia by the middle of March, health experts say revellers can still enjoy Adelaide's annual festival season, but they should take steps to reduce the risk of infection.

ABC News

Avoid flat lemonade and don’t starve the bug: what to do when gastro strikes

Experts share their tips for treating viral gastroenteritis at home – and when it’s important to see a doctor

The Guardian - AU

Sunshine Coast, Gympie region loses third medical clinic in five months as GP crisis worsens

Patients were informed of the closure by text message, with concerns elderly people in the region will no longer be able to access health care.

ABC News

Queensland government pursues watered-down pharmacy pilot, but doctors say patients still at risk

The pilot will allow pharmacists in north Queensland to prescribe medicines and vaccines for common conditions such as nausea and vomiting, reflux, and mild skin conditions without GP supervision.

ABC News

Couple found dead in Adelaide retirement village faced health issues, neighbours say, as euthanasia laws come back into spotlight

Close friends of an elderly couple who died at a retirement village in Adelaide's eastern suburbs, in a suspected murder-suicide, tell the ABC the husband and wife were devoted to each other, as assisted dying laws come back into the spotlight.

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More Muslim children joining in Australian rules football through SANFL Bachar Houli Cup

What started as the brainchild of two teachers — who were keen to see more Muslim children be introduced to Australian rules football — has expanded into a nine-a-side competition across four schools this week.

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NSW's monkeypox vaccine rollout begins by targeting those most at-risk

The people most vulnerable to contracting monkeypox are in line to receive the first doses in NSW's vaccine program.

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Walking the line

The stabbing death of a young man in Adelaide's CBD earlier this year sparked headlines about ongoing violence between Sudanese gangs in Adelaide, but those making positive changes in the community say that doesn't reveal the full picture.

ABC News

Specialists being directed to work in regional areas could help GP shortages, regional geriatrician says

As another regional town loses its GP, a long-standing Ballarat geriatrician shares an "unpopular" opinion on how to address staffing shortages.

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Medicare rebate changes disadvantage rural Australians, doctors say

Máire Kildare tried twice to see a doctor via a video call from her home but the connection kept dropping out. Now people like her could receive less money back from Medicare to see a doctor.

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Doctors' meagre 65 cent rise in Medicare consultation rebate 'insulting'

GPs are warning a marginal pay rise could further accelerate the loss of doctors from rural and regional Australia after a Medicare rebate increase left them with just 65 cents more for a bulk-billed appointment.

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SA government denies accusations of pork barrelling over $84 million in sports grants

The South Australian government denies accusations of pork barrelling over more than $84 million for local sports grants, almost all of which was allocated to Labor-held seats.

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Doctors call for increased Medicare rebate to help attract GPs to regional areas

Doctors say patients are being left untreated because of health service gaps in regional areas, but with an election looming, politicians have a chance to act now.

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Medical students need more training opportunities to stay in regions, rural health expert says

Medical training embedded in regional Australia is often hailed as the best way to keep doctors in the country, but experts say there is more to it.

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SA records 4,140 new COVID-19 cases as government seeks more hospital beds

South Australia records 4,140 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths linked to the virus, as the Health Minister looks to increase hospital capacity.

Daily Record

Scots traveller 'stranded' during Storm Dudley by train staff who booked themselves taxis home

Michael Clements was on his way back to Stirling from Birmingham New Street when his travel plans fell apart due to cancellations from the adverse weather conditions.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Avanti passenger 'stranded' at Preston as train staff get taxis back

An Edinburgh passenger was left 'stranded' with no direction at Preston during Storm Dudley as Avanti West Coast staff allegedly booked themselves taxis to return to Scotland.

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