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Steve Robson on ABC News Breakfast
15 December 2022 Media
Withdrawal of 50-50 COVID funding leaves hospitals without lifeline
Lights in theatre
08 December 2022 Media
Data shows disastrous decline in public hospital performance
Person in GP waiting room
08 December 2022 Media
General Practice in the spotlight
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01 December 2022 Media
Alarm bells ring on bellwether private maternity hospital places
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24 November 2022 Media
AMA calls for independent oversight of health insurers
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17 November 2022 Media
Hospital staff face new COVID pressures over holiday period
SicklySweet webpage on the tv show
10 November 2022 Media
Magda’s Big Health Check cites AMA’s call for sugary drinks tax
Prof Steve Robson in the navy
03 November 2022 Media
President reflects on his military past
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03 November 2022 Media
Budget figures reveal flawed hospital funding
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