A new report has found that high medical costs have caused almost two million Australians to delay or skip appointments with specialist doctors. The report from the Grattan Institute says some specialists in the private sector charge patients two to three times more than the rate Medicare sets for those services. The Institute suggests stripping public funding to doctors charging excessive fees could be part of the remedy.
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Folge vom 16.06.2025Cough up or queue up: the tough choice facing patients in need of specialist care
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Folge vom 16.06.2025Hundreds killed after four days of Iran-Israel missile attacksIsrael and Iran are continuing to strike each other as the death toll from the weekend reaches hundreds, with many more injured. The strikes comes as Group of Seven leaders meet in Canada, with the current escalations expected to dominate talks.
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Folge vom 16.06.2025Refugee players score goals and build bridgesFootball players at a tournament in Perth are doing more than just score goals - they're building bridges between cultures and shining a light on the strength of Western Australia's refugee communities. Held during Refugee Week, the Freedom Cup unites players from refugee backgrounds and government agencies, in a celebration of resilience, connection and belonging. SBS has been talking to one player who fled war-torn Ukraine with his wife, and found hope, healing and community.
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Folge vom 16.06.2025Manhunt underway for gunman who killed Minnesota Democratic leaderMinnesota is on alert after House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in a suspected politically motivated attack. The suspected gunman, Vance Boelter, allegedly also shot a state senator and his wife, and remains at large. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his capture and conviction.