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Urgent warning over 'big puff' vapes - as experts warn more than 8 MILLION disposable devices are thrown away in the UK every week
1 week ago

Urgent warning over 'big puff' vapes - as experts warn more than 8 MILLION disposable devices are thrown away in the UK every week

Daily Mail  

Experts have issued an urgent warning over the rapid rise of so-called 'big puff' vapes. However, campaign group Material Focus says that large-format vapes may 'circumvent' laws designed to crack down on disposable devices and reduce e-waste. Pictured: the Lost Mary BM6000 big puff-style vape However, Material Focus says that many users will continue to treat their 'reusable' vapes as …

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Upper Eyre Peninsula cut off from Medicare rebates for six months
1 month ago

Upper Eyre Peninsula cut off from Medicare rebates for six months

ABC  

A bureaucratic impasse has meant people on the Upper Eyre Peninsula have been unable to access Medicare rebates for allied health care, including mental health services, for the past six months. Residents from the Upper Eyre have been unable to access Medicare rebates for allied health services for six months. "It was a bit of an unintended consequence when we …

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Adelaide residents blindsided by decision to store AUKUS nuclear waste at submarine shipyards
1 month ago

Adelaide residents blindsided by decision to store AUKUS nuclear waste at submarine shipyards

ABC  

The $368 billion AUKUS pact is promising thousands of jobs and the return of submarine construction to South Australia. Last month legislation quietly passed the federal parliament that will allow for the storage and disposal of nuclear waste at the Adelaide shipyard in Osborne, which is 25 kilometres north-west of the city's CBD and near the popular seaside suburb of …

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Donald Trump returns to site of Pennsylvania assassination attempt for Butler rally, with Elon Musk joining him on stage
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump returns to site of Pennsylvania assassination attempt for Butler rally, with Elon Musk joining him on stage

ABC  

Donald Trump has returned to the Pennsylvania fairgrounds where he was nearly assassinated in July, holding a sprawling rally with a massive crowd of supporters in a critical swing state he hopes to return to his column in November's election. Deadly scenes unfold at Trump campaign rally Photo shows Trump is seen in profile close up with a bloodied face …

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Health minister warns retailers still selling illegal vapes could soon face prosecution, months after ban took force
3 months ago

Health minister warns retailers still selling illegal vapes could soon face prosecution, months after ban took force

ABC  

Tobacconists and convenience stores still selling illegal vapes almost three months after a nationwide ban came into force could soon face prosecution, as Health Minister Mark Butler signalled the need for a "far more assertive approach". The federal government has so far tried to encourage retailers to surrender their vape stocks to the Therapeutic Goods Administration, Mr Butler said, including …

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Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as ‘target of opportunity,’ says FBI official
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as ‘target of opportunity,’ says FBI official

The Hindu  

The gunman in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump searched online for events of both Mr. Trump and President Joe Biden, looked up information about explosives over the last five years and eyed the Pennsylvania campaign rally where he opened fire last month as a “target of opportunity,” a senior FBI official said on Wednesday Investigators who have …

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Inquest into Corey Selby's shooting at Tenterfield hears family were at the scene when he died
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Inquest into Corey Selby's shooting at Tenterfield hears family were at the scene when he died

ABC  

In short: A police officer has told an inquest she regrets the wife and children of a man shot dead by police saw the scene. Corey Selby was shot by police officers outside Tenterfield police station in January 2023 after he threatened them with what officers thought was a rifle. Mr Selby was shot dead by police outside Tenterfield Police …

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Mental Health Australia chair Matt Berriman resigns, calling out government 'inactions'
8 months ago

Mental Health Australia chair Matt Berriman resigns, calling out government 'inactions'

ABC  

In short: Mental Health Australia Chair Matt Berriman says he "unfortunately" had to resign because the government was not doing enough in the mental health space. Mental Health Australia Chair Matt Berriman says he "unfortunately" had to resign because the government was not doing enough in the mental health space. Shadow Health Minister Anne Ruston said it was "absolutely disgraceful" …

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Ex-Mar-a-Lago employee says he unwittingly helped load Trump classified papers onto plane
9 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Mar-a-Lago employee says he unwittingly helped load Trump classified papers onto plane

The Independent  

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Health insurance hike of 3.03pc green-lit by federal government after knocking back initial higher bid
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Health insurance hike of 3.03pc green-lit by federal government after knocking back initial higher bid

ABC  

In short: The government has approved an average private health insurance premium of 3.03 per cent. The government has approved an average private health insurance premium of 3.03 per cent. Private health insurers are set to raise premiums by just over 3 per cent in April, following a green light from Health Minister Mark Butler. "It is astounding that this …

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A year after the government halved psychology subsidies, Australians are delaying or foregoing treatment
11 months ago

A year after the government halved psychology subsidies, Australians are delaying or foregoing treatment

ABC  

Since rebates for psychology sessions were halved a year ago, the cost of living crisis has forced Australians to compromise and even forego critical mental health care. Psychologist rebates halved for mental health patients Photo shows Mark Butler frowns at a press conference Subsidised visits to psychologists will be halved within weeks, with the new federal government abandoning a program …

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Vapes to be banned for recreational use, 'pharmaceutical' packaging to be required under crackdown
1 year, 7 months ago

Vapes to be banned for recreational use, 'pharmaceutical' packaging to be required under crackdown

ABC  

Vapes will be heavily regulated and the importation of all e-cigarettes will be strictly controlled under a federal government crackdown on the smoking alternative. Key points: Imports of non-prescription vapes will be blocked, and flavoured, scented or high nicotine cartridges will be restricted The health minister says vapes have been used to create a new generation of nicotine addicts The …

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What does vaping do to your body and why is it being banned in Australia?
1 year, 7 months ago

What does vaping do to your body and why is it being banned in Australia?

ABC  

More than 18 months after the coalition government first attempted to take nicotine vapes out of Australian hands, the Labor government has announced the most restrictive laws yet. The sale of nicotine vapes without a prescription was outlawed in late 2021 but federal Health Minister Mark Butler says not enough has been done to curb illegal imports, creating a thriving …

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Major PBS shake-up will allow Australians to purchase more medicine for less
1 year, 7 months ago

Major PBS shake-up will allow Australians to purchase more medicine for less

ABC  

The cost of hundreds of medicines will be halved for millions of Australians with chronic illness, who will be able to buy 60 days' worth of medicine for the price of a single prescription from September, under a major and controversial shake-up of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in next month's budget. Key points: The government will double the amount of …

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Call for urgent review into system that allows doctors sanctioned for sexual misconduct to keep practising
1 year, 10 months ago

Call for urgent review into system that allows doctors sanctioned for sexual misconduct to keep practising

ABC  

The federal health minister will push for a "rapid review" after Four Corners shared details of an investigation into sexual misconduct by registered health professionals. Key points: Many practitioners who have been sanctioned for sexual misconduct involving patients are still registered The health minister says if the system is "falling short", governments must strengthen it The head of regulator AHPRA …

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Surfer numbers double at some Gold Coast breaks in five years as council looks to manage the wave
1 year, 11 months ago

Surfer numbers double at some Gold Coast breaks in five years as council looks to manage the wave

ABC  

Parts of the Gold Coast are experiencing some of the fastest population growth in the country. And beaches at the Seaway, one of the Gold Coast's northern most breaks, recorded a 75 per cent increase. In explaining how it collected information on surfer visits, the council said it "collects usage data at all patrolled beaches through estimates of beach users …

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Labor MP Josh Burns breaks ranks and calls for reversal on plans to cut subsidised psychological visits
2 years ago

Labor MP Josh Burns breaks ranks and calls for reversal on plans to cut subsidised psychological visits

ABC  

The federal government is under pressure from its own backbench to reverse a decision to halve subsidised psychological visits. Key points: The federal government will cut subsidised psychologist visits from 20 to 10 in January Labor MP Josh Burns says he wants Health Minister Mark Butler to reverse the decision He says people need more support, not less Victorian MP …

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NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers leader survives vote to replace him but questions remain over future of disgruntled MPs
2 years ago

NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers leader survives vote to replace him but questions remain over future of disgruntled MPs

ABC  

Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party leader Rob Borsak has survived a vote to replace him, raising doubts if other MPs will stay to represent the party at March's NSW state election. Key points: Party leader Rob Borsak was facing a challenge from Barwon MP Roy Butler The ABC understands concessions were made by Mr Borsak to retain his role Mr …

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NSW Shooters party MPs threaten to quit if leader Robert Borsak doesn't resign
2 years, 1 month ago

NSW Shooters party MPs threaten to quit if leader Robert Borsak doesn't resign

ABC  

Two MPs from the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party are threatening to quit the party if their leader does not resign. Key points: NSW Shooters Fishers and Farmers MPs threaten to quit if party leader doesn't resign Barwon MP Roy Butler and Orange MP Philip Donato say they'll run as independents at the March state election if there's no change …

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The COVIDSafe app is dead – but was it ever really alive?
2 years, 4 months ago

The COVIDSafe app is dead – but was it ever really alive?

ABC  

The federal government's COVIDSafe app has been scrapped just over two years after its launch. Months before, experts had warned the app's 15-minute exposure window – the time frame used to define a close contact – was "very useless" in tracking the more transmissible variant. In December 2021 Mark Butler — who was then the shadow health minister — called …

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Health authorities urge government to extend free RAT scheme for vulnerable Australians
2 years, 5 months ago

Health authorities urge government to extend free RAT scheme for vulnerable Australians

ABC  

Doctors and pharmacists are urging the federal government not to end a scheme providing free rapid antigen tests to vulnerable groups as Australians are warned to brace for rising COVID cases through winter. Key points: Under the scheme concession card holders could access up to 10 free RATs over three months The government says the price of tests has reduced …

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Anne Ruston to become health minister if Coalition re-elected, no details on her replacement until after election
2 years, 8 months ago

Anne Ruston to become health minister if Coalition re-elected, no details on her replacement until after election

ABC  

South Australian senator Anne Ruston will take over as health and aged care minister if the Coalition is re-elected, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced. Key points: Senator Ruston will take over the position from retiring MP Greg Hunt It is unclear who will take her current portfolios and potentially move into cabinet Both parties have promised to subsidise access …

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Corporate watchdog hits besieged Indian-owned Aussie coal mine with criminal charges
3 years, 1 month ago

Corporate watchdog hits besieged Indian-owned Aussie coal mine with criminal charges

ABC  

Australia's corporate cop has laid criminal charges against a beleaguered Indian-owned Australian coal mine already facing a revolt from workers and a legal fight with its biggest customer. Key points: The corporate regulator has charged Griffin Coal with offences over alleged failure to report finances Charges come as the coal miner faces legal battles with its biggest customer and workforce …

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Romeo's supermarket group facing class action over claims it underpaid staff by nearly $20m
4 years, 4 months ago

Romeo's supermarket group facing class action over claims it underpaid staff by nearly $20m

ABC  

One of South Australia's largest independent retail groups has been accused of wage theft that could amount to $20 million in total underpayments to at least 500 employees. Key points: Romeo's is accused of expecting employees to work "excessive" hours One claimant alleges he was offered a gift card instead of wages for a day's work Romeo's chief executive said …

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