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Croakey Health Media
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Croakey.org is NFP public interest journalism with a focus on health in all policies, First Nations health, health equity, social determinants of health and climate justice. Based in Australia, and providing local, national and global coverage.
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 12h
Last week we launched our new Primary Healthcare: Community matters! Thanks to Christopher Carter, chief executive officer of the North Western Melbourne PHN, for his article supporting the launch.

#PHCmatters
Why independent health journalism matters
Introduction by Croakey Professional Services: The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network, a longstanding supporter of Croakey Health Media, is
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 1h
The Zap: latest health and aged care news, plus consultations not to miss www.croakey.org/the-zap-late... #publichealth
The Zap: latest health and aged care news, plus consultations not to miss
At a time of ongoing concerns about the safety and quality of aged care, Aged Care Minister Sam Rae appears
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 2h
Loss of peak health group raises many concerns and questions www.croakey.org/loss-of-peak...
Loss of peak health group raises many concerns and questions
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 2h
Climate misinformation risks policy failure and democratic erosion. It's time for action www.croakey.org/climate-misi...
Climate misinformation risks policy failure and democratic erosion. It's time for action
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 2h
Putting a spotlight on radiology, women's health, cultural safety and workforce concerns www.croakey.org/putting-a-sp...
Putting a spotlight on radiology, women's health, cultural safety and workforce concerns
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 2h
ICYMI: harmful food systems, power matters, women of note – and events not to miss www.croakey.org/icymi-harmfu...
ICYMI: harmful food systems, power matters, women of note – and events not to miss
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 4h
Drawing connections between the arts, communities and health www.croakey.org/drawing-conn...
Drawing connections between the arts, communities and health
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 5h
Paying tribute to Professor Kerin O’Dea AO www.croakey.org/paying-tribu...
Paying tribute to Professor Kerin O’Dea AO
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 11h
How the consumptogenic system is embedded in Australia’s policy agenda www.croakey.org/how-the-cons...
How the consumptogenic system is embedded in Australia’s policy agenda
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 12h
Read about Croakey’s new #PHCmatters initiative, which aims to support place-based storytelling about health.
PHCmatters Portal
Primary Healthcare – Community matters
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 12h
Last week we launched our new Primary Healthcare: Community matters! Thanks to Christopher Carter, chief executive officer of the North Western Melbourne PHN, for his article supporting the launch.

#PHCmatters
Why independent health journalism matters
Introduction by Croakey Professional Services: The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network, a longstanding supporter of Croakey Health Media, is
www.croakey.org
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 12h
Why we must stay vigilant on Australia’s gun laws – Stephen Bendle, in the first article in a series on protecting gun control efforts
Why we must stay vigilant on Australia’s gun laws
Introduction by Croakey: More than 100 firearms have been seized in a raid targeted at so-called sovereign citizens across Western
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 13h
How the consumptogenic system is embedded in Australia’s policy agenda – Sharon Friel and Chelsea Hunnisett, the first in a series exploring #PlanetaryHealthEquity

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Quote: This cycle of extraction, destruction and waste is responsible for planetary health inequity and is embedded in the short termism of business and finance, of policy development and public spending
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 13h
Drawing connections between the arts, communities and health – @CharlesAndrewMK and Susan Rogers
Drawing connections between the arts, communities and health
A recent arts festival on beautiful Yuin Country, in the Eurobodalla region of the far south coast of New South
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 13h
The ICYMI column by @MelissaSweetDr reports on new research investigating misinformation surrounding physical activity, as well as concerns that our food systems are “inequitable, failing people and harming the planet".

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Quote: The gambling industry is insidious and invidious. It has its tentacles everywhere.
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 13h
Croakey Conference News Service is looking forward to covering #RANZCR2025 in Naarm/Melbourne on 23-25 October.

Read this article by Marie McInerney previewing the event.
Putting a spotlight on radiology, women’s health, cultural safety and workforce concerns
Introduction by Croakey: How can we better use the expertise of radiologists in patient care? As artificial intelligence brings change
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 13h
Climate misinformation risks policy failure and democratic erosion. It’s time for action – Jason Staines

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Quote: False and misleading information about climate change … is often intentionally spread by powerful actors, undermining public trust in science [and] obstructing evidence-based policymaking
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 13h
Loss of peak health group raises many concerns and questions – Jason Staines

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Quote It is a sad day to see the doors close on 80 years of hard work by individuals and organisations deeply committed to a better health system for all Australians
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 1d
Clean indoor air as vital as clean water www.croakey.org/clean-indoor...
Clean indoor air as vital as clean water
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 1d
Why we must stay vigilant on Australia’s gun laws www.croakey.org/why-we-must-...
Why we must stay vigilant on Australia’s gun laws
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 2d
The Health Wrap: latest on Trump et al, research matters, global health updates – and scenes from Sweden www.croakey.org/the-health-w...
The Health Wrap: latest on Trump et al, research matters, global health updates – and scenes from Sweden
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 2d
Beyond the headlines on a newly approved drug for Alzheimer's: some caveats and considerations www.croakey.org/beyond-the-h...
Beyond the headlines on a newly approved drug for Alzheimer's: some caveats and considerations
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 2d
The Health Wrap: latest on Trump et al, research matters, global health updates – and scenes from Sweden www.croakey.org/the-health-w...
The Health Wrap: latest on Trump et al, research matters, global health updates – and scenes from Sweden
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 2d
Peak health group enters voluntary administration www.croakey.org/peak-health-...
Peak health group enters voluntary administration
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 3d
Loss of peak health group raises many concerns and questions www.croakey.org/loss-of-peak... #publichealth
Loss of peak health group raises many concerns and questions
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 3d
Climate misinformation risks policy failure and democratic erosion. It's time for action www.croakey.org/climate-misi... #publichealth
Climate misinformation risks policy failure and democratic erosion. It's time for action
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