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News
NSW takes back Northern Beaches Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital has officially transitioned to NSW Health after probes uncovered serious administrative and financial failures, with families, nurses…
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Health & Wellbeing
Victoria to boost safety of healthcare workers
Victoria will recruit new health‑industry WorkSafe inspectors and establish a dedicated healthcare compliance division, as unions warn that violence and…
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Wages
NSW nurses’ pay lifted after landmark ruling
NSW nurses and midwives will receive their largest pay rise in decades after the Industrial Relations Commission ruled the professions…
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Midwifery
Safe Staffing rolled out in postnatal wards
NSW has begun implementing safe staffing ratios in seven postnatal wards, with Health Minister Ryan Park saying the reform will…
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Workforce
Violence against nurses surges
A new report shows violence against nurses and midwives is surging, as researchers turn to virtual‑reality training to help frontline…
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Industry & Reform
2025 in review: From pay rises to policy wins
2025 was a pivotal year for Australian nurses, marked by significant pay negotiations, expanded prescribing roles, and ethical dilemmas. Nursing…
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News
Q&A: NSWNMA general secretary Shaye Candish on leaving her role
After more than 14 years of dedicated service, including three years as General Secretary, Shaye Candish has announced her resignation…
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Wages
NSW nurses’ six-week fight for fair pay begins
NSW nurses and midwives are in a landmark court battle for improved pay and conditions. This crucial case, heard by…
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Wages
NSW nurses accept interim pay offer
The interim offer includes a three per cent pay increase, backdated to 1 July 2025, along with an additional 0.5…
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Wages
NSW nurses offered ‘interim’ pay deal
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) will vote on whether to accept an interim pay deal from the state…
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