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News
Australia’s pandemic preparedness tested
The MV Hondius outbreak, which killed three passengers, has revived memories of the Ruby Princess disaster, but experts say swift…
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Culturally Informed Care
High malnutrition rates found in remote hospital: Study
A 10‑year study of nearly 1,000 patients in a remote Central Australian hospital has found almost half were at risk…
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Industry & Reform
Federal budget a chance to empower nurses: Unions
As the Budget coincides with International Nurses Day, national nursing bodies say recognition must be matched with investment, warning that…
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Workforce
Global health worker shortages ‘deeply unequal’
Africa faces a severe health workforce crisis, with millions of workers projected to be missing by 2030, as richer nations…
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Workforce
More than 4,000 workers join SA health system
New SA Health data shows 4,001 extra staff have joined the system above attrition, while the government’s winter plan introduces…
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Clinical Practice
Cultural competency doesn’t equal better nursing: Study
A study of nurses in New Zealand has found that while awareness and reflection on cultural assumptions improves performance, deeper…
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News
Rising flu cases could overwhelm hospitals again in 2026
Doctors warn rising flu cases and the arrival of a highly mutated “Super‑K” strain could push hospitals back to breaking…
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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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Midwifery
Midwife continuity reduces risk of birth trauma
New research by Western Sydney University found that seeing the same midwife or team of midwives was associated with lower…
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Clinical Practice
Senate Committee recommends passing nurse prescribing laws
A Senate Committee has endorsed the Bill allowing designated registered nurses to prescribe PBS medicines from July 2026.
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