Alison Branley
ABC.net.au
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Why some voters in Sydney's west are turning to Clive Palmer's United Australia Party this election
The United Australia Party is looking to boost its share of the vote in parts of Sydney and Melbourne, thanks to the legacy of COVID-19 and a reported uptick in support from the Muslim community. → Read More
Medicare doesn't cover a key test done during pregnancy — but some say it should
Both sides of politics are pledging to fund genetic screening, but haven't included a test done by many pregnant women to screen for three genetic conditions in their policies. → Read More
NDIS participants like Alicia stuck in hospitals waiting for homes as specialist housing sits vacant, advocacy groups say
Advocacy groups estimate 1,140 NDIS participants, like Alicia, are stuck in hospitals waiting for specialist housing plans to be signed off or for disputes to be resolved. → Read More
With wait times for public elective surgeries stretching out, Australians are funding their own procedures
With wait times for elective surgeries in public hospital systems ballooning following lockdowns, some patients are self-funding their own procedures to try and skip the queue. → Read More
Australian firefighters in battle over compensation as experts link cancers to bushfire smoke
After years of service fighting fires, Bruce has been diagnosed with three cancers his specialists say are linked to bushfire smoke inhalation. He's now in a fight with the NSW government on not one, but two fronts. → Read More
Critics say Australia's private health insurance system is broken. Here's what they say we can do to fix it
It's a question many Australians are asking when confronted with their private health insurance payments these days: why are the premiums so high? The answer is complex. → Read More
Ticketek attracting complaints for delayed concert refunds after COVID cancellations
Ticketek is attracting a multitude of complaints about large delays in refunds, after several large artists cancelled their concerts. → Read More
Industries turning to sexual perpetrator blacklists to keep harassment at bay
A "culture of silence" in sexual harassment cases is forcing industries to turn to blacklists of perpetrators. → Read More
Childcare COVID vaccine mandates causing staff shortages and fee hikes
Childcare centre operators say fee hikes at some centres are inevitable as mandates for COVID-19 vaccinations around the country force them to terminate some staff and put others on leave. → Read More
Australia was planning to phase out caged eggs by 2036, but one state is threatening to derail that
Australia's long-awaited plan to phase out battery hens may be in doubt because of a so-called "captain's call" by a state minister, documents obtained under FOI laws reveal. → Read More
Doctors brace for patients with deteriorating conditions, ballooning backlogs as elective surgery resumes
Tens of thousands of Australians are on a growing elective surgery waitlist. But as surgeries resume post-lockdown, there are fears the worst backlog hasn't even hit us yet. → Read More
Smoke's impact on Australians' health set to grow as climate change intensifies bushfires
As climate change brings more protracted and severe bushfire seasons, protecting vulnerable people from smoke exposure will be a major challenge for health authorities. → Read More
New Australian vaping research finds 'suite of chemicals' in liquids used in vapes, some at 'dangerously high' levels
Australian researchers looked at common vape liquids and found a mix of carcinogens and other nasties, in the most comprehensive study of products available in Australia to date. → Read More
Dakota's doctors thought she might have COVID, but it was vaping that put her in ICU
When 15-year-old Dakota Stephenson first started vaping with friends after school she never imagined it could have potentially deadly consequences. But the Sydney teen ended up in intensive care. → Read More
Mask, uniform upgrade calls as smoke inhalation, cancer risk hangs over firefighters, volunteers
After the flames go out Australia's volunteers and firefighters are fighting a new battle: the risk of cancer. → Read More
Tobacco giant's takeover bid could affect COPD lung disease treatment and research in Australia
One of the world's largest tobacco companies has sparked outrage in medical circles over a bid to invest in a company that develops inhaler technology, which could see it profit from the smoking-related lung diseases it helped create. → Read More
How to tell if lockdowns are affecting your children and what you can do about it
Asking too many questions, withdrawing and regressing are signs your child may be having lockdown anxiety, but there are ways to help them cope. → Read More
New Alzheimer's drug aducanumab is dividing doctors and patients, as the TGA wieghs up its risk-benefit profile
The first new Alzheimer’s drug approved by US regulators in almost two decades is generating global interest and global controversy. → Read More
Health experts call for reform as data suggests woodfired heaters are responsible for more premature deaths than thought
New data suggests woodfired heaters are responsible for more premature deaths than previously thought, as health experts call for reform → Read More
Young people have been labelled 'peak spreaders', but many are struggling to get COVID vaccines
Young Australians could be moved up the vaccine queue but, with many people already struggling to book vaccinations, experts warn changes to the rollout need to be done carefully to avoid further "confusion and outrage". → Read More