Saturday, 26 April 2025 19:23
NEW HOMES BUILD AT LOWEST LEVELS
IN 2024, just 168,050 new homes began construction in Australia, the lowest level in over a decade, according to HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon. He warned that the loss of skilled workers to other sectors threatens future building capacity. Australia must build over 250,000 homes annually to meet housing targets. Reardon urged immediate government action to reduce taxes and fees, alongside long-term reforms in land supply, infrastructure, planning, and taxation.
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Saturday, 26 April 2025 19:22
AMBULANCE RAMPING HAS DOUBLED
AMBULANCE ramping in Australia has doubled in five years, with hospitals overwhelmed and patients suffering tragic delays, according to the AMA's latest report. AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen warned that under-resourcing, a lack of beds, and exit block are major issues, urging urgent action and a new National Health Reform Agreement. She called for more transparency in data reporting, highlighting the growing human and financial costs of the crisis.
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Saturday, 26 April 2025 19:19
DOCTORS WARN ABOUT FLU SEASSN
DOCTORS warn Australia faces a severe flu season, with declining vaccination rates among high-risk groups. Only 61% of adults over 65 and 25% of children under five were vaccinated last year. Bupa Medical Director Dr Tony MacDermott urges Australians to get the flu shot between April and May to protect against the early, intense season. Flu cases have already doubled compared to last year, raising fears of widespread preventable illnesses, hospitalisations, and deaths if vaccination rates don't improve.
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