Pills may hasten big sleep
POPPING a pill may seem a small price for a good night's rest. But experts warn the long-term cost could be far greater. heraldsun.com.au |
Doctors cry foul as Gillard scraps health portfolio
Rural GPs say they are extremely disappointed a dedicated portfolio for Indigenous health and rural and regional health has been axed in the new Gillard Government. abc.net.au |
Leaders give MPs free rein in Afghan debate
Defence Minister Stephen Smith has rejected suggestions from a special forces officer that Australia's troop commitment in Afghanistan is purely to maintain an alliance with the United States. abc.net.au |
Aborigines in bypass camp protest
A group of Tasmanian Aborigines has set up camp at the Jordan River Levee to protest over the Brighton bypass. abc.net.au |
Wider hep C search just a precaution: Authorities
Authorities say they are confident a hepatitis C outbreak involving a Melbourne doctor has been confined to just one medical centre. abc.net.au |