The slippery slope. Reminder: being pro-gender equality does not make one antisemitic! #resist

Health Minister urged to prioritise investment and action on climate health www.croakey.org/health-minis... #publichealth

Sharing power is essential for partnerships www.croakey.org/sharing-powe...

Trump’s new McCarthyism, and what it means for Australia – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/trumps-new-m...

Amid celebration of historic Treaty in Victoria, health leaders condemn political attacks – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/amid-celebra...

As Australians struggle with healthcare costs, many support greater government investment – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/as-australia... By Dr Elizabeth Deveny, CEO of the CHF.

As we await the National Climate Risk Assessment, health defenders are calling for support www.croakey.org/as-we-await-...

From Obama and the politics of hope to Trump and the politics of fear... Bruce Wolpe writes on the implications of the Trumpian echo chamber:

“Too often, women’s symptoms are misinterpreted or dismissed because they don’t match a “typical” pattern. This can lead to delays, missed opportunities for early treatment, and worse outcomes for women” – Lei Si, Laura Emily Downey and Thomas Gadsden

Croakey's news bulletin has landed! Many thanks to all contributors – it has a strong focus on the economic reform roundtable with a health lens. If you're not subscribed to our bulletin already, you can do so here:

Appeal to Parliamentarians: Resist Israel/US thuggery, be advocates for peace https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08/appeal-to-parliamentarians-resist-israel-us-thuggery-be-advocates-for-peace #auspol

Aboriginal children with disabilities to bear the brunt of Northern Territory Government's policy failures www.croakey.org/aboriginal-c...

[Advertisement] IHACPA is excited to announce that the IHACPA Conference 2025 program is now live! The conference will take place in Adelaide from 5 to 7 August 2025. The program brings together a diverse lineup of international and local speakers. buff.ly/FGC1aHt

Report features Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council's conference news – get your copy here! www.croakey.org/report-featu... #publichealth

Calls for the end of solitary confinement, a practice of torture www.croakey.org/calls-for-th... #publichealth

And that's a wrap on the latest @croakeynews.bsky.social bulletin. The theme is "Looking ahead". www.croakey.org Subscriptions available here: www.croakey.org/subscribe-to...

#SupportIndependentJournalism Please consider making a donation to Croakey Health Media before the EOFY!

Trump adding to his long list of "illegal, reckless and destabilising" acts

The news of the American bombing broke as we wound up our discussion on today's #SundayShot. Catch up on acute insights from our guests Bruce Wolpe, @emmashortis.bsky.social and Antony Loewentstein. www.youtube.com/live/yCoE9yb...

"Health professionals, humanitarian organisations and rights advocates are calling for urgent international action to prevent further escalation in Gaza and the broader Middle East, warning of catastrophic consequences for civilians." Jason Staines writes:

A call for science to "reclaim the stage" in an age of misinformation and distrust! #publichealth #misinformation #science

The Lowitja Institute's 4th International #IndigenousHealth and Wellbeing Conference is buzzing on #Kaurna Country! Here's a preview from Danielle Manton and you can follow the conference reporting at Croakey Health Media! @croakeynews.bsky.social

What Trump's second term means for Australia!

Previewing #Lowitja2025: Strong, Fearless, Together: honouring a legacy at the 2025 Lowitja Conference – By Associate Professor Danielle Manton www.croakey.org/strong-fearl...

"Experts say the FAQ's citations distort some legitimate studies and cite others that are disputed and unpublished. "In two instances, the HHS memo makes claims about dangers to pregnant women that are actively refuted by the papers it cites to back them up..." www.npr.org/2025/06/13/n...

Also good discussion on #publichealth impacts

How First Nations health leaders are navigating challenging political environments www.croakey.org/how-first-na...

Food and other essential products to become more affordable for remote communities www.croakey.org/food-and-oth... Now updated with further commentary, also including comments from Prof @bronfredericks.bsky.social as well as NACCHO, Karl Briscoe, Assoc Professor Megan Ferguson & others

#COP31 2026 climate negotiations must also centre the lived experience of climate breakdown #climatejustice

Work needed to address #racism within the health sector to create genuinely safe and equitable #healthcare

ANAO audit finds Treasury's #MWM framework fails to "document the rationale for how themes and indicators were selected based on the consultation feedback"

Global plan to address climate change and health has a critical gap www.croakey.org/global-plan-... #publichealth

Ahead of global sonographers' conference, concerns raised about non-medical pregnancy ultrasounds www.croakey.org/ahead-of-glo... #publichealth

At a critical time for global progress on chronic diseases, how to maximise impact? www.croakey.org/at-a-critica...

Julian Cribb: "opening up a few new gas wells, oil wells or coalfields is ... unleashes incalculable horrors on society worldwide, from which Australians, & especially our children, will not be exempt. It is a declaration of war on our grandchildren..." johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06...

Protests oppose Labor’s approval of Woodside gas extension https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/protests-oppose-labors-approval-woodside-gas-extension #auspol

Here are some highlights from the QAIHC conference yesterday, which has a focus on practical local reform for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities. Posts are via @mariemcinerney.bsky.social #RealInQld2025 #IndigenousHealth

If you couldn't get to QAIHC members conference, catch up on some of the wide-ranging issues discussed with Chair, Matthew Cooke. Speaking with @mariemcinerney.bsky.social for @croakeynews.bsky.social Conference Service at #RealinQld2025 #IndigenousHealth www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQW...

insidestory.org.au/trumps-war-o... By @lrussellwolpe.bsky.social

Improving mental healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: new research findings www.croakey.org/improving-me...

Federal Government's changes to health, ageing and disability bring an opportunity for strategic reform www.croakey.org/federal-gove...

Here's some of the latest articles at Croakey Health Media, have a read around: www.croakey.org #HealthMatters #AusPol #SDOH #HiAP

On the climate crisis, some free advice to the media www.croakey.org/on-the-clima... #publichealth

Governments urged to invest in keeping people out of prison, instead of criminalising poverty, homelessness and disadvantage www.croakey.org/governments-... #publichealth

Today marks three years since an Israeli soldier shot and killed US citizen and journalist Shireen Abu Akleh while she was wearing her press vest and covering the news. The IDF has continued to target journalists with impunity. No one has been held accountable for Shireen's killing.

In partnership with Croakey Health Media @CroakeyNews, the Centre for Health in All Policies Research Translation (CHiAPRT) is convening the eighth In Conversation Roundtable webinar, titled Protecting Public Interest Journalism as a Public Health Good. events.humanitix.com/protecting-p...

ICYMI: Pope Leo, pandemic progress, artificial intelligence, the Gates giveaway, and conference snapshots www.croakey.org/icymi-pope-l...

Israel is starving an entire population to death in order to take more land. It just gets more horrific and no one steps in aje.io/r2dvey