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Free John Hunter Hospital shuttle bus could run into Newcastle CBD

Health Minister Ryan Park says Wollongong's shuttle takes in the hospital, uni and city centre.

Newcastle Herald

John Hunter park-and-ride bus to return, health minister confirms

He also unveiled a new ADHD clinic based in Wallsend.

Newcastle Herald

New drug, alcohol support facility for John Hunter Children's Hospital

The service is being established in response to the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug 'Ice' (methamphetamine).

Newcastle Herald

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'Gloves off': John Hunter Hospital project to reduce waste

Overuse of gloves targeted in NSW government pilot project.

Newcastle Herald

'Substandard': NSW Health defends Hunter gender clinic record-keeping

A Labor MP has questioned whether it is adequate.

Newcastle Herald

Single-patient hospital record to roll out in NSW first

A streamlined digital record-keeping system to track patient health information across NSW public hospitals is aimed at better linking services.

AAP

Country NSW faces wait for drug-user units in hospitals

Specialised units will be set up in Sydney to cater for those undergoing acute drug- or alcohol-induced disturbances, but regional NSW facilities are on hold.

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Man dies and homes feared lost in bushfire near Kempsey as almost 80 fires burn across NSW

RFS commissioner says death due to Willi Willi fire a ‘tragic reminder of how deadly some of these fires are’

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Barr says NSW has approached ACT about pill testing

Two people died at music festivals in NSW last month.

The Canberra Times

'Moral panic' over as NSW shifts on personal drug use

In a major overhaul of NSW drug laws, users caught with small amounts of illicit substances will be diverted to health counselling rather than court.

AAP

PM says Dutton playing politics on Israel-Hamas war response – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

NSW drug law overhaul would allow users to work off their fine by seeking help

The scheme could see thousands of recreational ice, cocaine and MDMA users avoid criminal penalties

The Guardian - AU

'A pipeline of allied health workers': help for struggling sector

Focus on health and development checks for preschool children.

Newcastle Herald

NSW Labor rejects renewed calls for pill testing after festival deaths

Health minister says on-site checking not a ‘silver bullet’ as advocates warn expected hot summer increases likelihood of harm for drug-takers

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Two festival deaths renew push for free pill testing

Drug safety advocates say it's going to be a dangerous summer unless the NSW government provides pill testing at music festivals, after the deaths of two men.

Newcastle Herald

'Easier access': Oral contraceptives from pharmacies

'Recognition of the capabilities that pharmacies have.'

AAP

Bad smell for drug-detection dogs at music festivals

A drug summit next year will likely probe the effectiveness of sniffer dogs after police data showed the canines had a success rate of just 25 per cent.

AAP

Morgue workers strike over staffing, database issues

Last-minute talks will take place as forensic technicians at a key Sydney morgue strike over staffing levels and a recent database overhaul.

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National vape ban 'needed quickly' as state cracks down

The NSW government is clamping down on the sale of illegal vapes as federal leaders work on planned import bans to stem the easy flow of products to retailers.

Newcastle Herald

'Waste and costs' to be cut in health system

The Hunter has not been immune from the health system's troubles.

Newcastle Herald

'I sat and cried': When a donor saves your life

'We need more Australians to register.'

Newcastle Herald

'New way': Hunter's health innovation and jobs push

'There's nothing like this in the country.'

The Guardian - AU

Gender research at Sydney children’s hospital to be reviewed after ABC report, health minister says

Ryan Park says independent body will examine Westmead research which Four Corners reported was seized upon by critics of gender-affirming care

AAP

Health workers' pay offer won't cost taxpayers extra

Aged care workers, hospital staff and allied health professionals in NSW are being offered an extra $67 a week after a public stoush with the state government.

Newcastle Herald

'Close to home': Carrots for junior doctors to work in Hunter

'It's really good if doctors originate from these areas.'

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