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Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health

More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAPJanuary 8, 2025

Making it cheaper to see a doctor is expected to feature prominently in Labor’s election pitch, with voters due to head to the polls by May at the latest.

Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News

Covid 19 spike expected while government mulls reintroducing restrictions

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 30, 2022

The Australian Government is making no change to travel restrictions yet, as a post holiday spike in Covid-19 cases is widely expected across the country.

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