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Here’s what’s different about Slinda, the single-hormone contraceptive just added to the PBS

From May 1, the oral contraceptive Slinda (drospirenone) will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This means the price will drop for the more than 100,000 Australian women who currently use it – from around $A320 a year to around $94.

The Conversation

Endometriosis, IVF & Contraceptive Treatments Set To Get Cheaper: ‘We Have Listened’

“This announcement is all about making treatment cheaper and easier, so women can focus on getting the care they need.”

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Women to save thousands of dollars a year as new fertility and endometriosis drugs listed on PBS

Hundreds of thousands of Australian women expected to benefit from cheaper medicines

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IVF, contraception drugs cheaper as birth rate dips

Several women's health drugs are being made cheaper as the government aims to boost the success of IVF treatments and help those suffering a painful condition.

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Ozempic can cost almost $2,000 a year. An Australian peak medical body says it should be on the PBS for weight loss

Research shows weight loss-inducing semaglutide medicines can help lower the risk of cardiovascular conditions and sleep apnea

The Guardian - AU

Will there be a Miss Scarlet season 6? There's great news for fans of the period drama

Fans of the cosy period crime drama are hoping for news of a renewal and to see Miss Scarlet's detective adventures continue

Woman & Home

How to watch, stream Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress live online free without cable

Trump addresses Congress for the first time in his second term.

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Call the Midwife season 15: cast, plot, latest news and everything we know

Call the Midwife season 15 will see us reunited with all our Nonnatus House favourites for another series.

WhatToWatch

Rick Steves wants to radicalize you

The guy who got "filthy rich" off helping American tourists travel without fear still refuses to sell out

Salon

England subsidises drugs like Ozempic for weight loss. Could Australia follow?

People with a high body weight living in England can now access subsidised weight-loss drugs to treat their obesity. This includes Wegovy (the weight-loss dose of Ozempic, or semaglutide) and Mounjaro (one of the brand names for tirzepatide).

The Conversation

"Eyes on the Prize": We are the hope

The landmark series' six-part continuation uses history to remind us that civil rights are won by ordinary people

Salon

‘A true free-speech emergency’: alarm over Trump’s ‘chilling’ attacks on media

Warning comes as FCC, chaired by Trump ally and Project 2025 author, orders investigations into US media groups

The Guardian - US

How to watch 'Museum Alive with David Attenborough', as US streaming begins for CGI-fueled documentary

The CGI-fueled documentary explores the extinct species in the Natural History Museum – here's how to watch David Attenborough's Museum Alive online and on TV.

LiveScience

Weight loss drug Wegovy approved to treat heart disease in overweight and obese Australian patients

TGA approved new indication for semaglutide drug in December 2024, but allocation to PBS still to be decided

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Cycling Weekly

From 3 open heart surgeries to a 350-mile ride at age 69: how biking saved a father and his son

With 20 daily meds and more surgeries looming, Donnie Seals Sr. needed a change. The unexpected solution? A bicycle.

The Conversation

Menopause hormone patches are in short supply. What are they? And how do they compare with other therapies?

The federal government yesterday released its response to the Senate inquiry into issues related to menopause. The inquiry recommended the government examine options to make menopause hormone therapy (MHT, or sometimes called hormone replacement therapy) more affordable and accessible, and address drug shortages.

The Conversation

Yaz and Yasmin contraceptive pills will be cheaper from March. How are they different from other pills?

The oral contraceptive pills Yaz and Yasmin will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from March 1 2025, meaning Australian women will pay less for them.

The Independent UK

With public broadcasters pressured by the Trump administration, PBS shuts down its diversity office

During a time of pressure on public broadcasters, PBS says that it is shutting down its office of diversity, equity and inclusion and firing the two executives who staffed it

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The Independent UK

PBS caves to Trump closing its DEI office and seeing its staff leave the company

‘PBS will continue to reflect all of America and remain a welcoming place for everyone,’ a spokesperson said

LiveScience

How to watch 'Expedition Killer Whale' — TV and streaming details for orca documentary

This hour-long documentary offers never-before-seen footage of orca hunting behaviour – here's how to watch 'Expedition Killer Whale' online and on TV.

Top News

Republicans Renew Efforts To Defund NPR And PBS

Republican lawmakers seek to cut federal funding to NPR and PBS due to perceived liberal bias and advocacy over accuracy.

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Labor’s Half A Billion Dollar Investment in Women’s Health: What’s In It For You?

More endo clinics, bigger rebates on IUDs and more.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Unforgotten' season 6 online — stream all episodes of popular U.K. crime drama

Sinéad Keenan and Sanjeev Bhaskar return to investigate another crop of cold cases. Here's how to watch "Unforgotten" season 6 online and from anywhere in the world.

AAP

Cost relief hailed as right prescription for menopause

Women's health specialists say hormone therapy subsidies are a significant step forward in treating the often prolonged and severe symptoms of menopause.

The Guardian - AU

Brad Battin says Liberals ousted Greens in Prahran by ‘listening to locals’ – as it happened

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