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Over 56 percent of the global population live in cities and that percentage is predicted to increase to 68 percent by 2050. Every year The Economist’s Intelligence Unit assesses locations … Read more…

The Australian Government recommends all people aged over six months get vaccinated annually against influenza. Under the country’s National Immunisation Program (NIP), the flu shot is free for those over … Read more…

Australia’s incarceration rate is now at its highest since 1899, despite an overall fall in crime rates. There are now more than 40,000 people in prison in Australia. While tighter … Read more…

The current five-year Community Pharmacy Agreement is due to expire on 30 June 2020 and a new Agreement is now being negotiated. The Community Pharmacy Agreement is an agreement between … Read more…

According to data released by the Australian Taxation Office based on 2017 tax returns for individuals, the highest paid jobs in Australia vary between states and territories. For example, in … Read more…

Whether you choose to work in Australia as a locum doctor for a long period, or temporarily between permanent positions or for lifestyle reasons, preparation is key. HealthCare Recruitment provides … Read more…

Last week The Project, a popular primetime current affairs program on one of Australia’s major TV channels, ran a story on the shortage of doctors in rural and regional areas. … Read more…

Three decades ago a controversial ad aired in Australia featuring the ‘Grim Reaper’ bowling down adults and children. The ad was intended to raise awareness of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) … Read more…

As of 1 September this year, the Specialist Recognition Program will be replaced with the Practice Experience Program (PEP), Specialist Stream which is a workforce program for doctors working towards … Read more…

The World Health Organisation officially recognises only a handful of days and World Hepatitis Day, held on the 28th of July each year, is one of them. The World Health … Read more…