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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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Loud silences and glaring gaps: why election health debates need a rethink www.croakey.org/loud-silence...

With so few genuine reforms on the election table, here's a promise to note www.croakey.org/with-so-few-...

Women are rising to address the climate crisis www.croakey.org/women-are-ri...

Learn from regional communities' diverse perspectives on the climate crisis www.croakey.org/learn-from-r...

All eyes should be on Dickson, reports health expert from the electoral frontlines www.croakey.org/all-eyes-sho...

On the Opposition Leader’s long history of doing an about-face www.croakey.org/on-the-oppos...

Quality health journalism is crucial for informed decision-making, for tackling the tide of misinformation and disinformation, & for promoting health. Help Croakey continue our work: www.croakey.org/supp... #CroakeyFundingDrive #SupportIndependentMedia #AusVotes2025 1/3

Don’t miss Marie McInerney’s deep dive into the hype, hope and alarm bells surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in the medical radiation sciences. #ASMIRTNZIMRT2025 #MedicalRadiationSciences2025 www.croakey.org/medi... 1/4

As we approach the final days of the federal election campaign, the Croakey News team is compiling an #ElectionSpecial edition to be sent to subscribers on 28 APR. Now is a great time to subscribe to Croakey & #SupportIndependentMedia! #AusVotes2025 www.croakey.org/subs... 1/8

Medical radiation sciences conference examines artificial intelligence – the hype, hope and alarm bells www.croakey.org/medical-radi...

EVs to cost more under a Coalition government after Dutton’s apparent backflip on popular tax break www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Shameful. Am also looking at all the media organisations that took money to publish racist ads attacking Welcome to Country www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

Global Health Now: Global Vaccinations in Jeopardy; Pregnant Women in US 2X Likelier to Die in Abortion-Ban States shorturl.at/LpEVg

Get in quick to subscribe to the weekly @croakeynews.bsky.social news bulletin - our #ElectionSpecial edition will land on Monday www.croakey.org/subscribe-to... #AusVotes2025 #AusPol

"A fair and just society must prioritise policies that address economic inequality, ensure a living wage & strengthen the social safety net" - a call to reduce poverty, ensure fair wages, provide adequate social services for those in need johnmenadue.com/post/2025/04...

Here you can see the 10 most-read articles at @croakeynews.bsky.social in 2024 : www.croakey.org/wp-content/u... Thank you to our readers for engaging with the underlying determinants of health that generally don't receive enough airtime.

See the most-read articles at Croakey.org in the first three months of this year: www.croakey.org/wp-content/u...

Our most-read article in the first quarter of 2025: Doctors call for greater pressure on Israel over Gaza – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/doctors-call...

Our second most-read article in the first quarter of 2025: Queensland Government urged to lift “cruel and unnecessary” restrictions on gender-affirming care – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/queensland-g...

Our third most-read article in the first quarter of 2025: As another general practice closes, new report calls for practical action to better support primary healthcare – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/as-another-g... HT @timsenior.bsky.social

Our 4th most-read article in the first quarter of 2025: On the need for new ways of healing, a letter to psychiatrists – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/on-the-need-... By Grace White, a disability rights advocate and psychiatric survivor.

Our 5th most-read article in the first quarter of 2025: Rolling wrap of health sector reaction to the Budget – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/rolling-wrap... There is always a lot of interest in these compilation posts, providing a one-stop read of reaction across diverse organisations.

Our 6th most-read article during the first quarter of this year: As 26 January approaches, an antidote to historical amnesia and ignorance – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/as-26-januar... By Dr Louis Peachey (and don't miss his other recent Croakey articles as well).

Our 7th most-read article in the first quarter of 2025. #TheZap: kicking off the year with the latest health and aged care news and analysis – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/the-zap-kick... This was the year's first edition. @charlesmk.bsky.social puts so much time and care into these columns!

Our 8th most-read article in the first quarter of 2025: Five years ago today, Croakey published our first article on the novel coronavirus. What’s been learnt since? – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/five-years-a... Big thanks to @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social & all who contributed!

Our 9th most-read article in the first quarter of 2025: Putting rural health, mental health and prevention on the Federal Budget agenda – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/putting-rura... By @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social

The 10th most-read article at @CroakeyNews in the first quarter of this year: Mental healthcare needs structural reform, not Band-Aid solutions www.croakey.org/mental-healt...

Timely to re-share this article from Dr Louis Peachey... Welcome to Country, sharing some history and important insights for health and wellbeing – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/welcome-to-c...

With so few genuine reforms on the election table, here’s a promise to note www.croakey.org/with-so-few-... By @AlisonVerhoeven #AusVotes2025 #AusPol #SDOH

On the Opposition Leader’s long history of doing an about-face – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/on-the-oppos... By Dr Louis Peachey

All eyes should be on Dickson, reports health expert Professor Melissa Haswell from the electoral frontlines www.croakey.org/all-eyes-sho... The headline for our @croakeynews.bsky.social bulletin this week was 'Women rising'.

Examining artificial intelligence – the hype, hope and alarm bells www.croakey.org/medical-radi... @mariemcinerney.bsky.social reports from recent #MedicalRadiationSciences2025 #ASMIRTNZIMRT2025 conference

Learn from regional communities’ diverse perspectives on the climate crisis www.croakey.org/learn-from-r... Register to join a #CroakeyLIVE at 5pm on Monday 28 April, to hear more from Dr Jo Adams: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-croakeyl... #AusPol #AusVotes2025