Tag: Health
Mayors frustrated with health plan progress
The Mayor of Winton Shire, in the state's west, says Queensland Health is neglecting a previous commitment to develop a regional health cluster plan.[MORE]
Ergon uniforms making workers sick
Some Qld electricity industry workers are having severe allergic reactions to their new uniforms.[MORE]
Robertson an incompetent Minister, Oppn says
The Queensland Opposition says the state's Health Minister Stephen Robertson is incompetent.[MORE]
Deceased Townsville patient 'deserved better': Oppn
The Queensland Opposition says a man who died last week while waiting for a bed in Townsville Hospital deserved better.[MORE]
Plastics chemical 'harms brain function in monkeys'
Scientists have reported new evidence that low doses of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), widely used to make plastic food and drinking containers, can impair brain function in primates, extending the findings of previous research conducted in rats.[MORE]
Exciting expansion for Tas. university
The University of Tasmania is set to become a world leader in pharmaceutical research, with the opening today of a $4.6 million analytical research centre.[MORE]
E Coli found in north Qld reservoirs
The bacteria E Coli has been found in seven out of 13 reservoirs in the Queensland's far north. [MORE]
NT Health Minister denies responsibility for patient's death
Health Minister Chris Burns has denied responsibility for a patient's death at Royal Darwin Hospital.[MORE]
Govt extends deadline for Haneef charges inquiry
The Federal Attorney-General has agreed to extend the deadline for the Clarke Inquiry into the case of former Gold Coast-based doctor Mohamed Haneef.[MORE]
Robertson open to discussion on kids' hospital services
Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson says he is taking an open mind into tomorrow's meeting about the future of children's hospital services in Brisbane.[MORE]
Carpenter spends last day campaigning at school
The Labor Leader, Alan Carpenter, has spent the morning of his last day of campaigning at a primary school in Perth's northern suburbs.[MORE]
Darwin Hospital 'still short' of nurses
The Northern Territory branch of the Nursing Federation says there is still a shortage of nurses at Royal Darwin Hospital.[MORE]
Scientists having success in predicting premature births
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Australian scientists have developed a world-first computer program to predict which women will go into early labour.[MORE]
Kirralee home back on track
A Ballarat nursing home which failed to meet patient care standards earlier this year has been given a reprieve.[MORE]
Federal MP welcome to run hospital: Robertson
Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson says a Federal Labor backbencher is welcome to take over the running of a western Queensland hospital.[MORE]
Health Dept contributed to NT patient's death: Coroner
The Territory Coroner has found that the Territory Health Department's failure to recruit nurses for Royal Darwin Hospital contributed to a patient's death.[MORE]
New superbug strain loose in the community
There is a new super strain of the superbug, which began in Queensland and has spread throughout Australia - and not just in hospitals. [MORE]
Toddler found floating face-down in Vic lake
A Melbourne toddler is in a serious condition after being found floating in a lake at Warrnambool, in south-west Victoria this afternoon.[MORE]
Labor's polling hasn't improved: Premier
The Premier Alan Carpenter says he has been told Labor's internal polling has not improved since the party strategically leaked figures two days ago.[MORE]
Greens introduce junk food ad ban bill
The Greens have introduced a bill in the Senate to ban junk food advertisements on television during peak children viewing times. [MORE]
Xenophon laments missed chance as Senate rejects car tax
The Federal Government's luxury car tax bill has been defeated in the Senate after Family First Senator Steve Fielding and the Opposition combined to vote against it.[MORE]
$250m saved from dodgy Medicare claims: Govt
The Federal Government says $250 million was saved from incorrect or fraudulent Medicare claims last year.[MORE]
Doctors criticise plans for Fiona Stanley Hospital
More than 100 cardiovascular staff, including the directors of cardiology at the Royal Perth and Fremantle Hospitals, have written to the Executive Director of the Fiona Stanley Hospital, Brad Sebbes expressing grave concerns about plans for the cardiovascular unit.[MORE]
ANF demands more nurses for ACT hospitals
The Australian Nursing Federation says the ACT Government must provide more nurses or limit health services.[MORE]
