Governments will be judged as to their response to Royal Commision recommendations and what they have done to reduce the incident of death and harm done by ADF service, writes lawyer Greg Isolani.
Elle Macpherson has slammed the backlash to her claims she “healed through breast cancer” using holistic methods rather than traditional medicine.
Jacqui Lambie has made a shock call as a major report following a three-year royal commission into defence and veteran suicides is handed down.
Billionaire James Packer has opened up on his mental health struggles and the drug which left him feeling like a “complete zombie”.
Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson has made a bombshell claim on 60 Minutes about her cancer diagnosis, which prompted outrage when she revealed she refused conventional treatments.
One Aussie state has revealed its next move on a major vaccine development project – which promises to change the way it responds to future health challenges.
Well-meaning parents are filming themselves giving their babies peanut butter in hospital car parks as they fearfully test for allergies — but experts say the new trend is unnecessary and unfounded.
All Australian workers could get an extra 12 days of leave a year for severe period pain, hormone therapy and vasectomies, under a new push by a powerful union.
All Australian workers could get an extra 12 days of leave a year for severe period pain, hormone therapy and vasectomies, under a new push by a powerful union.
The final report from the royal commission into veteran and defence force suicides will be handed over to the Albanese government on Monday.
The final report from the royal commission into veteran and defence force suicides will be handed over to the Albanese government on Monday.
The federal government is set to test Australia’s ability to react to an outbreak of the bird flu which it says poses “significant” risks.
The mother of a young woman who overdosed at a music festival says the NSW government is ‘betting’ with the lives of children.
A mother-of-two has revealed how a trip to the hospital helped her come up with the idea for a six-figure business.
Family of a bodybuilder who was found unconscious in a gym shower, remaining undetected for 15 hours, have issued a tragic update on his condition.
If you’re busting for the bathroom in Australia, you’ve got a better chance of finding a pokie machine than a public toilet.
Parents of baby with ‘self-harm’ syndrome share first warning sign that started days after birth
Hugh Jackman has shared a very muscular mirror selfie in the wake of his transformation for the new Deadpool & Wolverine movie.
Legendary hitmaker Brian May has opened up about his recent health scare that left him unable to use his arm.
Elle Macpherson is embroiled in controversy after revealing her secret battle with breast cancer seven years ago and why she opted for “holistic” treatment.
A NSW mum has urged parents with sick kids to consider a four-word question, after losing her son on his first birthday.
A 32-year-old woman has shared how a simple, “innocent” act when she was younger led to more than a decade of pain.
Covering dental under Medicare would cost “an enormous amount” and wouldn’t be supported, a Liberal senator says.
The organiser of a string of rallies against male violence has claimed A Current Affair showed up at the domestic violence safe house she was hiding at.
A bodybuilder who arrived at work to find a fellow gym-goer had done a disgusting act in a shared shower has taken to Instagram to slam the gross act.
Members of the disability community have reacted angrily to the passing of NDIS reforms to rein in spending blowouts, after an emotional debate.
A newly announced senate committee will look into the threats posed to Australians by cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’.
Changes to aged care, which may see older Australians paying more, will have to wait for at least another fortnight as negotiations continue with the Coalition.
An Australian IVF company has settled a $56m class action after destroying embryos in an alleged faulty genetic screening program.
Aussies are being urged to be vigilant with cases of mpox on the rise. Here’s everything you need to know about the contagious disease.
Daffodil Day ambassadors Rob and James Farnham have shared precious family photos with their rock star dad John in a bid to help raise money for crucial cancer research that saved his life. See the photos.
A new survey has revealed the very simple question most Aussies can’t answer – and it reveals an alarming truth about us all.
Two locally acquired cases of the infectious virus have been detected in the country, as health authorities track a new variant.
Emma Stephenson will never see her 11-year-old son make it to high school or watch her older daughter graduate university.
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has achieved a deal with the states and territories, guaranteeing the passage of major reforms to the disability scheme.
The liquor sold across Australia has been urgently recalled because of undeclared allergy concerns.
Experts have called for an urgent investigation into a potential link between a popular weight loss drug, available in Australia, and increased mental health risks.
The woman’s family announced the centurion’s passing with a heartfelt message.
A former escort who thought she was healthier than she’d been in her life received a shocking diagnosis over the weekend.
Nine-year-old Fraser Suggate was told he had gastro and anxiety. It was only his mother’s dogged determination that led to the diagnosis of something far more sinister.
A brand new fad diet has taken over social media — but experts have quickly slammed it.
The painful reality of life for one in nine Aussie women has been laid bare in this heartbreaking video.
Non-urgent patients could face delays, with blood shortages now affecting states nationwide. See the donors most in need and what it means for patients.
A report has been quietly released online by a major water company, and it makes very worrying reading for millions of Australians.
A young Aussie girl was found unresponsive in her bed five days after being sent home from the hospital.
Postcode privilege could be a factor in why those with autism in some of Australia’s wealthiest city suburbs tend to spend more on NDIS services than those in poorer regional areas. See the map.
Plastic has been part of our lives, for all our lives – but new research suggests the chemicals inside these substances pose unacceptable risks to human health. See the dangers.
There are urgent calls for more support for Aussies living with long Covid as it is revealed the economy lost nearly $10 billion in one year alone.
The number of people being diagnosed with ADHD is growing as awareness about the condition causes more people to seek out an answer to “quite common” life-long symptoms.
People with autism in some NSW suburbs fork out tens of thousands of dollars more for NDIS services than others. See map to compare.
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