Health
Constitutional amendment sought for Indigenous community
Thursday, October 21, 2010, 2:30 pm | Reported by Olivia Noakes
A group of psychiatrists is petitioning for the right of Aboriginal people to be included in the federal constitution.
New breast cancer research linked to relatives
Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 6:01 pm | Reported by Phoebe Baker
New research has found an increased risk of cancer among the relatives of young women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Spanish culture is on the rise
Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 5:25 pm | Reported by Olivia Noakes
With Brisbane’s annual multicultural festival on recently, you could step out this summer, Spanish style.
Experts urge abortion reform as health matter
Monday, October 18, 2010, 2:18 pm | Reported by Kate OHara
Some medical experts call for “out of date” criminal abortion laws in Queensland to be remodelled as a health issue.
Call to fix rural medical internships shortage
Sunday, October 3, 2010, 3:56 pm | Reported by Jin Kok
The National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) says a shortage of medical internship placements means an improved “pipeline” is needed to make sure training is available for student doctors to work in rural Australia.
Doctor shortage on Brisbane outskirts
Sunday, September 19, 2010, 12:02 am | Reported by Ashleigh Elliott
A doctor’s surgery in Dayboro, north-west of Brisbane, is struggling to meet patient demand and is concerned that patient care will be compromised, after having its services reduced to just one doctor.
Gillard announces upgrades to tele-health infrastructure
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 11:10 am | Reported by Perry Woodward
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced new Medicare rebates for online health services.
Brisbane men join fight against aging
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 6:42 pm | Reported by Maria Ermides
Vanity is no longer reserved for women as Brisbane men turn to anti-aging treatments.
Call for boys to get free Gardasil
Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 8:03 pm | Reported by Imogen Brennan
The Gardasil vaccination is only susbsidised for school-aged girls, but Professor Ian Frazer says the Government needs to provide the vaccine free to boys too.
Aussie seafood industry not ready to drop anchor
Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 6:01 pm | Reported by Jessica Muller
The Australian seafood industry is booming, and businesses like Princess Charlotte Seafoods stand in good stead for the future.
