Keyword "health workers" - List of latest news (72 results)

22/04 Deadly drugs find new Aussie market

Deadly drugs that have killed young people across the country have been found by Northern Territory health workers for the first time.

07/04 Labour plans to unleash army of door-to-door NHS snoopers

A radical NHS shake-up is on the horizon with Health Secretary Wes Streeting set to bring healthcare closer to home with an army of door-to-door snoopers.

23/03 The Regent of Yahukimo is sure 7 teachers in Anggruk are not apparatus such as KKB accusations

The Regent of Yahukimo emphasized that seven teachers and health workers who were attacked by the KKB were not members of the TNI-Polri. Check out the explanation!

18/02 Huge move for popular Aussie festival

The first festival to take part in a NSW pill testing trial has been announced following recommendations from the state’s drug summit.

07/02 Badow scheme: fraudsters demanded funds in the elderly

The attackers sent parcels with dietary pensioners who did not order the victims. After that, they called for health workers or civil servants, they demanded to pay the goods at a time overpriced.

30/12 ‘Stronger Australia’: Albo’s New Year message

Anthony Albanese has wished the nation a happy new year in a New Year’s Day message spruiking Australia as “the greatest country in the world”.

17/12 The Director of Global Health opens the WHO Academy in France to train 3 million health workers by 2028 - Youm7

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said during the opening ceremony of the World Health Organization Academy in Lyon, France, “I would like to thank France for its strong commitment to the success of the World Health Organization Academy.

13/12 Mysterious ‘Disease X’ outbreak spreads

Fever. Headache. Joint pain. Cough. A runny nose.

06/12 Several healthcare workers are suspected of accepting bribes

The investigators found the healthcare workers red-handed when they committed the crime.

22/11 Chronic pain and ravaged mental health: this is the brutal reality of Britain’s new working class | Aditya Chakrabortty

The story of former Amazon worker Karolina Sobczak reveals much about the people who keep our society running – at huge personal cost, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

16/10 Employers should be fined for unhealthy workplaces, says thinktank

Institute for Public Policy Research says firms that fail to offer options such as subsidised nutritious food should face censure

09/10 Long Covid symptoms ‘prevalent’ among people with a specific job, scientists say

The study investigated the effect of Long Covid among a specific group of workers to understand whether certain people are more likely to develop it.

24/09 Woman’s horror battle in Dubai hell

The family of a British grandmother who is fighting for her life on a Dubai hospital bed has issued a desperate plea saying they “need her” and that she is “too young to go”.

17/09 Hundreds of pagers explode, carnage on streets

Exploding pagers injured hundreds of Hezbollah members across Lebanon on Tuesday, a source close to the group told AFP, with another source close to the group reporting no deaths.

17/09 ‘Every time the planes pass, my eyes burn’: the hidden cost of Costa Rican bananas

Pesticides banned in the EU are still used in the Central American country, affecting workers and ecosystems, all to meet the demand for ‘perfect’ fruit in the west

17/07 More than a hundred health workers from all over Belarus came to Minsk for an excursion to the Palace of Independence

More than a hundred health workers from all regions of the country came to Minsk for an excursion to the Palace of Independence. An invitation to the building, which is rightfully considered a symbol of state sovereignty, was a gift for the significant date - 105 years since the formation of health authorities in our country.

14/05 From May 1, wages for a number of health workers have been increased in Belarus - who should expect an increase?

In Belarus, salaries for a number of health workers have been increased, including an increase in the amount of additional payment for work in rural areas. The resolution is valid from May 1

29/04 Premier’s dad suffers heart attack

The father of NSW Premier Chris Minns has been rushed to hospital after suffering a severe heart attack.

09/04 Man jailed for chopping wife into 200 pieces

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26/03 Money not enough to fix suicide crisis: Boss

Australia’s defence personnel do not have access to enough professional mental health workers, the man leading the Defence department has warned, and simply throwing more money at the problem is not a viable solution.

24/03 MP’s call to ‘get back on with life’

The Covid vaccine mandate for health workers may be scrapped by the NSW government in upcoming weeks.

17/03 What Really Makes People Feel Safe on the Subway

It’s not cops or soldiers.

13/03 World Health: Child mortality recorded the lowest historical level in the world in 2022 - Youm7

The World Health Organization said in a statement that the new United Nations report shows that child mortality has reached its lowest historical level.

05/03 Staff pay up to $5 million a year for lease deal

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01/03 ‘Pure greed’: Govt novated lease deal slammed

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01/03 State’s plea to Chalmers over housing target

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has called on his federal counterpart to fast track when states can receive financial incentives to speed up the building of hundreds of thousands of homes.

28/02 Hospital workers rage over parking fee hike

Fury is brewing among hospital workers over drastic increases to parking in metropolitan Sydney hospitals, with staff across 16 hospitals walking off the job over hikes to staff parking amid a cost-of-living crisis.

27/02 Law experts say COVID vaccine mandate ruling will see 'wave of claims' before court

Queensland Supreme Court's ruling that COVID-19 mandates breached the human rights laws of some frontline workers is predicted to be "the first of a wave of claims" and may influence other states, according to law experts.

12/02 Hostage ex-Jetstar pilot in scary new video

A ‘proof of life’ video has been released of New Zealand pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens who’s been held hostage in Papua, Indonesia for over a year.

21/01 Australia’s cosmetic injectables industry slapped with ‘out of control’ new restrictions

Australia’s cosmetic injectables industry has reacted with fury to tough new restrictions on how they describe their services, including a ban on terms like ‘fillers’ and ‘anti-wrinkle’.

01/12 ‘Cripple 000:’ Dire warning over raging ambos

The NSW government has issued a dire warning as more than 2000 paramedics have pledged to not renew their registration, leaving them unable to perform several medical procedures from January 1.

19/11 Israel and Hamas close to temporary ceasefire

Israel and Hamas are reportedly close to striking a deal that would see the war in Gaza pause for five days in exchange for the release of dozens people being held hostage there.

16/11 Unexpected outcome of star’s health battle

Acclaimed broadcaster and best-selling author Julia Baird discovered grace in probably the last place she expected to find it – a hospital room while battling cancer-related illness for the fourth time.

15/11 'I was told to return to work as soon as I regained consciousness.' Why only a third of assaulted nurses report it to police

Nurses say violence is treated as ‘part of the job’ or believe patients can’t be held accountable for their assaults if they are intoxicated or distressed.

13/11 Picture exposes Gaza hospital horror

A “dire and perilous” situation is unfolding in Gaza’s main hospital, with premature babies fighting for life as supplies quickly run out.

05/11 Next ‘absolutely catastrophic’ pandemic

Prominent scientists have sounded the alarm on the potential emergence of a deadly global pandemic that could ravage the world and be far more disastrous than Covid-19.

23/10 Louise and Bruce gave up home ownership to house-sit their way around Australia

From pet-sitting goats to seeing rainbows at Uluru and making friends in new outback towns, the grandparents are living a totally different life to the one they had — and they love it.

12/10 Deadly virus screening for Bali visitors

Anyone heading off to Bali for a warm getaway can expect to be screened on arrival and departure after cases of the Nipah virus were detected in India.

08/10 The largest health care strike in history is over — for now

More than 75,000 unionized Kaiser Permanente employees are returning to work after a historic three-day strike. But an even bigger, longer work stoppage could be just around the corner.

17/09 Outbreak of virus that kills 75% of people

A virus with a fatality rate that can reach 75 per cent is resurgent in India, sparking growing concern.

17/09 Nurse savages MP in hilarious TikTok

Two Sydney nurses have unknowingly savaged NSW Health Minister Ryan Park who was nearly barred from entering a hospital ward, before he was mistaken as his predecessor Brad Hazzard.

15/09 India racing to contain deadly outbreak

Health officials in India are racing Thursday to contain an outbreak of the Nipah virus, which has already killed two and carries a fatality rate the World Health Organisation says is as high as 75 per cent.

12/08 $20k offer for healthcare workers

Healthcare workers are being offered $20,000 worth of incentives to relocate to regional and rural areas in a Minns government effort to fill critical shortages in the bush.

11/08 The NSW workers getting a $20,000 cash boost

The NSW government will double its cash incentive for healthcare workers in rural areas of the state, offering them a $20,000 cash boost.

10/08 New $20,000 bonus to be announced by Chris Minns in a bid to entice health workers to regional and remote NSW

EXCLUSIVE: Health workers who move to the bush will get up to $20,000 in incentives in a Minns government bid to fill gaping holes in regional workforces.

08/08 Ugly truth behind nurses’ pay deal

While NSW public sector nurses and midwives have accepted a 4 per cent wage increase, a union says many members were left disappointed by the offer.

28/07 $3500 pay boost for health workers

Members of a major health workers union have agreed to the NSW government’s wage increase offer, however, the threat of industrial action still remains.

13/07 “Real threat” of more kids dying from flu, expert warns

A health expert has warned that there is “very real threat” of children dying from the flu if they are not vaccinated.

03/07 Crowd lashes treasurer over wages

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey faced a grilling from a crowd of public health workers furious at the state government over unmet wage promises.

29/06 Meet the CEO on a personal crusade to crush cancer stigma at work

A campaign launched by Publicis Groupe’s chief executive to empower workers receiving cancer treatment has got the backing of more than 600 companies.

28/06 ‘Tipping point’ for Aussie abortion rights

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14/06 Mum, daughter in tragic video before crash

A mum and daughter killed in Sunday’s horror Hunter Valley wedding bus crash appeared in a heartbreaking video celebrating their football team’s success months earlier.

13/06 Children left orphaned after horror bus crash

An ominous “closed” sign hangs on the door of a local physiotherapist business, where dad Andrew Scott worked until he died along with nine others in a horror bus crash Sunday night.

02/06 Shameful letter sent to 554 ‘devastated’ ambos

More than 550 Tasmanian ambulance workers breathed a collective sigh of relief on Thursday after a demand they pay back a $1000 Covid bonus was rescinded.

24/05 Government defends Banned Drinkers Register as scheme rolls out in Carnarvon

Just 12 people in the Gascoyne have been added to the register, and fewer than 300 are on it across Western Australia as a trial of the scheme expands.

18/05 ‘Will escalate:’ Union boss’ threat to Minns

NSW paramedics and public healthcare workers will be calling for a 6.5 per cent pay rise, with one of the state’s biggest unions threatening more industrial action, including strikes, if union demands are not met.

12/05 State in chaos after MPs’ shock decision

Australia’s only remaining Liberal government has been thrown into a minority after two MPs resigned in part because of concerns about a multimillion-dollar AFL stadium in Hobart.

08/05 Single photo sums up city’s fury

A viral picture has perfectly captured the rage felt by countless Aussie taxpayers who are forking out millions of dollars for a new Tasmanian stadium despite an ongoing housing crisis.

04/05 Workers given pants over cash in pay stoush

RAAF aircraft engineers fighting for a pay increase to bring them up to industry averages say they have instead been offered an extra pair of pants.

04/05 State savaged for insane $600m RAT spend

Western Australia’s government has been torn to shreds for spending nearly $600 million on Covid rapid antigen tests — the price of two hospitals — with the state’s flabbergasted auditor saying she had “never before witnessed” such an escalation in the cost of a program without “due consideration of the impacts”.

29/04 Albo’s ‘out of touch’ AFL call slammed

Anthony Albanese has clashed with hecklers who tried to hijack his press conference about his plan to funnel millions into a new stadium in Hobart.

19/04 Shock details of Dan’s latest anti-corruption probe

A new report by Victoria’s anti-corruption commission has revealed its state government pressured public servants to ensure lucrative contracts were awarded to party affiliates.

16/03 New WHO Report: 40 African Nations Among Those Facing Acute Health Worker Shortages

At least 40 African countries are currently facing a severe shortage of healthcare workers, with medical staff stretched thin and struggling to keep up with the demand for care, according to the World Health Organization.

14/03 Australian workers need early wage access to buy groceries

Australians are taking increasingly desperate measures just to put food on the table amid the crippling cost of living crisis.

19/02 ‘Unliveable’: Bakery broken into for 42nd time

An Alice Springs business owner shining a light on the local crime wave has warned the town will soon be “unliveable”, after his bakery was trashed for the 42nd time.

17/02 UK’s dig after Aussie state’s bid to steal Brits

Australia’s plan to recruit workers from Britain to fill more than 30,000 job vacancies has been met with overseas backlash.

16/02 NT grog bans now in force

Opt-out grog bans are now back in force in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory.

14/02 Incurable virus kills 9 after sudden spread

One of the world’s deadliest diseases has killed nine people in Equatorial Guinea after a fresh outbreak left hundreds infected.

07/02 Britain's NHS workers walk off job in largest strike in organisation's 75-year history

Health workers are demanding a pay rise to compensate for the worst inflation in Britain in four decades, but the government says it cannot afford it.

26/01 ‘Who?’: Brutal response to Oz of the Year

Australian commentator Mike Carlton has sparked outrage after posting several inflammatory tweets about new Australian of the Year and body positivity advocate Taryn Brumfitt.

22/01 Prince William praises Aussie heroes

Five Australians have been left stunned after they were invited to chat with Prince William on a video call about their experiences in recent floods.

13/01 Health workers threaten a further SIX walkouts

Union sources said the GMB could, on Monday, announce a further six strikes by ambulance workers in a bid to ramp up pressure on ministers to give ground.