| Source: | Lateline Business |
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| Published: | Thursday, August 28, 2008 10:18 AEST |
| Expires: | Wednesday, November 26, 2008 10:18 AEST |
There has been more consolidation within the private health industry, with the planned merger of Manchester Unity and HCF. The $250,000 deal would see Manchester Unity, led by former NSW Liberal leader John Brogden, fold into the operations of HCF Australia's third biggest health insurer.
Some Australians stranded in Bangkok are being told that their travel insurance won't be valid.
Scientists say they've pinpointed certain gene combinations which make some suffer longer than others.
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