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Free New Years Eve public transport Darwin
Revellers can take advantage of the free Starlight Special bus service around town from 7pm on New Year’s Eve to 7am New Year’s Day.
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1800 022 222 GP Helpline cuts demand on health system
The free GP Helpline has seen a 44% reduction in the requirement for face to face medical consultations out of hours.
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Massive water bomber arrives in WA
Western Australian fire crews will be well-supported during the fire season with the arrival of one of the world’s biggest rotary water bombers - the Erickson Aircrane.
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Developers offered land to build a retirement village
NT Government announced that land in Alice Springs is available for developers interested in building a seniors village.
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Free New Years Eve public transport Melbourne and Brisbane
Governments of Victoria and Queensland are providing free New Years Eve and morning public transport.
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Mobile phone cancer debate continues to radiate
Scientists, physicians and oncologists criticise The Economist’s coverage of cell phone and wireless equipment cancer risks.
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New Year second busiest day for hospital emergency departments
Australians are more likely to wind up in hospital emergency departments at Christmas and New Year.
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Acting Prime Minister supports prostate cancer test
The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand welcomes the support of Acting Prime Minister, Wayne Swan for the PSA blood test for prostate cancer.
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After hours GP access improved
The Federal Government has announced a new package of after hours medical services to permit access to doctors through Medicare Locals supporting the after hours GP helpline.
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Australians most memorable moments of 2011
Aussie dollar trading above $US1 was selected as the Number 1 memorable moment for 2011.
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Police disappointed with driver behaviour
With only four days of the Christmas road safety campaign completed, five people have tragically died on Queensland roads
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Know your consumer rights this Christmas shopping season
With Santa Claus having come and gone for another year, it is important for Australian consumers to know their rights when it comes to gifts received this Christmas.
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WA solar installations faulty
Western Australia's EnergySafety found that half of solar panel installations had at least one defect.
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Water blaster warnings for use on asbestos
New warning labels on some high-pressure water hoses will help users stay safe around materials-containing asbestos.
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Updated graphic health warnings for tobacco
The Government has updated and expanded the graphic health warnings for tobacco products.
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VIC myki cheaper as rollout continues
The cost of a myki Victorian public transport smartcard will be reduced while fees for replacement mykis will be abolished.
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Research collaboration to target dementia
Researchers, policy makers and healthcare workers will jointly establish Australia’s first Partnership Centre for better dementia outcomes.
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Supporting those struggling at Christmas
Help is available for people struggling to cope this festive season, Acting CEO of Tasmania's Statewide and Mental Health Services, Nick Goddard, said.
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Support for veterans over the festive season
With Christmas upon us, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, has wished veterans and their families a safe and happy Christmas and New Year period.
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Fatal mobility scooter accident on the Gold Coast
An 82-year-old man has died following a serious traffic crash at Labrador on 24 December 2011.
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