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Medicare failing regional Australians, research shows

New research from the Australia Institute shows Medicare is failing regional and remote Australians. Australians living in the regions not only have limited access to health services, but also pay more. Last week’s federal budget delivery didn’t include any major reforms to support regional Australians access to GPs.  Image: Image: Shutterstock Produced By: Ash Taylor …

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Patients over 50 do not know about risks of shingles

A new global survey has found people aren’t taking action in preventing shingles. In Australia, around 44 percent of patients have never spoken about shingles with their GP. Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Dr Geoff Lester First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 24 February 2026