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On the eve of cabinet swear-in last night, PM Gillard re-instated Warren Snowdon as Indigenous Health minister. The appointment of Mark Butler as Mental Health & Ageing Minister cast a shadow of doubt over the community with mental health experts questioning the commitment of the new govt in mental health issue, saying that the appointment of a mental health minister in the outer ministry will do little in targeting reforms. Seniors groups also expressed their surprise in the combination of portfolios between Ageing and Mental Health.  

The Victorial Hospital report titled, "Your Hospital Report", was released yesterday. Most hospitals only met five out of nine required benchmarks with twenty per-cent of patients dissatisfied with received treatments.http://www.health.vic.gov.au/news/your_hospitals.htm 

National E-Health Transition Authority conceded failure to address community concerns over the past two years. Denmark E-Health expert, Morten Elbaek Petersen pushed for stronger model allowing consumer interaction and social capacity within the Australia E-health system.  

Tasmania retirement village in Sandy Bay, Sandown Village, criticised for the handling of its gastro outbreak. A resident suffered severe mental distress after a recent lockdown between Aug29 - Sept 08. Residents were confined to their rooms with little human contact or visitors allowed.  

Aevum retirement group is closer to resolution with Stockland in their takeover bid 

Health warning issued for Voltaren & Nurofen drugs, studies showed consumption may increase stroke risk by up to 86% in pre-disposed consumers with blood-clotting problem.  

U.S researchers found the use of disinfectant gel has little effects in stopping the spread of swine flu  

Biota Holdings  released its single dose treatment against seasonal flu and influenza,Inavir. Described as more potent than Relenza and Tamiflu 

A Roy Morgan survey into alcohol consumption in Australia reports a culture of binge drinking with more than 1.4M consumers using alcohol to feel "normal".