Vic hospitals project ‘nation’s biggest’
A $6 billion hospitals project to build a new medical precinct in inner-Melbourne and upgrade two nearby facilities has been billed as the biggest...
Royal commission awaits virus response
A royal commission into Australia's COVID-19 response will be held as soon as is practical, Anthony Albanese says.
The inquiry would examine the role of...
PM, leaders to meet over COVID-19 surge
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will hold a meeting with state and territory leaders to discuss the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country.
National Cabinet...
Health ministers to meet on COVID measures
The federal health minister is set to meet with his state and territory counterparts, after the government ordered a review into COVID-19 vaccine contracts.
Mark...
Virus fight continues as funding extended
Anthony Albanese says COVID-19 is not over, signing off on $760 million in funding to help the states and territories deal with the pandemic.
The...
Premiers to push PM for more health funding
Change in the nation's health system is about more than funding arrangements, according to Anthony Albanese, as state and territory leaders get set to meet...
Parties need stronger health access plans
A leading advocacy group says major parties could do more to improve access to health care, which voters see as a key election issue.
The...
Calls for COVID-19 refocus after election
One of the heads of Australia's peak doctor's organisation hopes for governments to turn back to combating COVID-19 once the election "silliness" is over.
Australia...
Albanese pledges to strengthen Medicare
Anthony Albanese will pledge more than $700 million to boost Medicare across the country, as the election campaign enters its final week.
With one week...
Vic budget to focus on health, not debt
Health spending will be a centrepiece of the Victorian budget, setting the scene for an election stoush on the issue after two pandemic-plagued years.
Premier...
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