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Meegan Fitzharris
Independent inquiry into culture at ACT Health
The minister has responded to months of pressure but stopped short of a full board of inquiry.
- by Sally Whyte
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Singapore
Woman went to hospital struggling to breathe with 28kg tumour in uterus
Singaporean doctors successfully removed the abnormally large mass from 53-year-old Malay woman.
- by Kristine Phillips
Canberra
Medical expert to be brought in for Calvary coronial case
A preliminary assessment will be held into the death of and 85-year-old Canberra woman, whose daughter said died due to alleged bullying and intimidation.
- by Andrew Brown
Health
Families celebrate a win for their children in need
The ACT Government has agreed to provide $40,000 a year to families with a club foot.
- by Megan Doherty
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Health
How Jodie's touch helped premature baby Georgia thrive in neonatal ICU
At a neonatal unit in Sydney, parents are taking roles normally reserved for nurses. And their babies are thriving.
- by Esther Han
USA
'Black hairy tongue' is real and it looks as weird as it sounds
Don't panic, but there is a medical condition in which a person's tongue can take on a dark, woolly appearance.
- by Lindsey Bever
Is it asthma? Perth researchers developing urine test to diagnose disease
Perth medical researchers are calling for parents of children who wheeze to join a trial which aims to develop a simple urine test to diagnose asthma.
- by Daile Cross
Help navigating care network vital
Social workers help cancer patients access support.
- by Josh Jennings
Tragedy
Mischelle Rhodes' death prompts calls for independent review
A father said he was “a bit shocked” to learn of Ms Rhodes’ death under circumstances similar to his son’s death 17 years ago.
- by Joanne McCarthy
Health
Spiritual healer accuses barrister of trying to paint him as 'madman'
Sydney tennis coach turned spiritual healer Serge Benhayon has denied touching a client without her consent.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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Health
Illegal 'mega-raffle' run by vaping shops shut down by NSW authorities
An illegal online raffle to raise money for a pro-vaping lobby group has been shut down by NSW authorities.
- by Esther Han