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January 2023

Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News

Cheaper prescription costs today for millions, but not those who need it most

blankby RK CrosbyJanuary 1, 2023

The maximum cost of a PBS covered prescription will drop today for most people, but for those with a concession card their medication cost is increasing from $6.80 to $7.30 per script.

Posted inHealth, News

Voluntary-assisted dying now available in Queensland

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 1, 2023

Terminally ill Queenslanders are now able to ask for medically-assisted death after the state’s voluntary-assisted dying scheme came into effect at midnight.

Posted inNews

2022 a record year for Australian Red Cross

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 1, 2023

The Australian Red Cross had its busiest year on record in 2022.

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