Tag: PBS
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What Changes Will Take Effect in 2026 Across Australia: Money, Health, and Welfare
Overview: A Year of Economic and Public Health Reforms As Australia welcomes 2026, a slate of policy changes is designed to save households money, curb price hikes, and strengthen public health responses. The reforms touch everyday life—from cash handling and medicine costs to welfare payments and consumer protections. This article outlines the major changes in…
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Cheaper medicines, cash rules: Australia Jan 1 2026 changes
What’s changing on 1 January 2026? Australia is set to implement a slate of reforms in the first week of 2026 that could affect how much households pay for medicines, how they access Medicare support, and how businesses handle cash payments. While details vary by policy, the overarching aim is to improve affordability, streamline government…
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What changes take effect in Australia on 1 January 2026: cheaper meds, cash rules and new laws
Overview: What happens on 1 January 2026 in Australia As the new year arrives, Australia rolls out a suite of policy shifts that affect everyday life. From affordable medicines to updated cash-handling rules and new government services, these changes could touch most households. Below is a clear guide to what is changing, why it matters,…
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Wegovy Moves Closer to PBS Listing for Adults with Obesity and Heart Disease
What is Wegovy and why the PBS listing matters Semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy, is a prescription medication designed to help adults with obesity lose weight and improve related health risks. The latest development from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) signals a significant step toward adding Wegovy to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for people…
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Wegovy Advances to PBS Listing: Semaglutide for Obesity and Heart Disease
Wegovy Moves Closer to PBS Listing Semaglutide, sold under the brand Wegovy, is nearing a pivotal milestone in Australia’s healthcare system. After preliminary recommendations from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC), Wegovy could soon be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for adults with established cardiovascular disease who also have obesity. This potential PBS…
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Wegovy Moves Closer to PBS Listing for Australians with Obesity and Heart Risk
What’s happening with Wegovy and the PBS The anti-obesity drug Wegovy, whose active ingredient is semaglutide, has taken a significant step toward being added to Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The move signals a potential change in how adults living with obesity and established cardiovascular disease could access a proven therapy at a reduced price,…
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Democrats Lead 2026 Midterms, NPR Poll Shows Edge
Overview: Democrats hold a growing advantage as 2026 midterms approach A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll suggests that Democrats are holding a sizable edge going into the 2026 midterm elections. Based on interviews with 1,443 adults conducted November 10–13, the survey finds Democrats with a broad lead on key indicators, including favorable party perceptions and a…
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Ken Burns Debuts New PBS Series on the American Revolution in NPR Spotlight
Ken Burns Expands his Historical Lens with the American Revolution Historian-filmmaker Ken Burns is returning to public television with a focused examination of the American Revolution. Known for meticulous storytelling in projects like the Civil War and jazz history, Burns now turns his camera toward the events and people that ignited a fledgling nation’s fight…
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Ken Burns Explores a New Chapter: The American Revolution Comes to PBS
A Filmmaking Milestone: Ken Burns Returns with a Fresh Look at the American Revolution Renowned documentarian Ken Burns is back with a new PBS venture that centers on the American Revolution. Known for his meticulous archival research, patient storytelling, and distinctive use of photography and narration, Burns continues to shape how audiences understand history. This…
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Ken Burns Explores a New Frontier: The American Revolution on PBS
Ken Burns’ New Frontier: The American Revolution on PBS Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns is back with a groundbreaking project that shifts the lens to one of the nation’s most foundational moments: the American Revolution. Known for immersive storytelling that has redefined how we experience history, Burns once again turns to archival materials, expert interviews,…