Immune cells crucial in fighting off diseases such as coronavirus wear out faster than previously thought, new research has revealed. And the discovery could be important in the COVID-19 fight.
Victoria’s bushfire ravaged communities will get some much needed financial relief to help rebuild after more than 1.5 million hectares and hundreds of homes were destroyed when flames ripped through the state’s east in December and January.
A medical breakthrough has uncovered incredible evidence that could help the case of one of Australia’s most infamous murderers, Kathleen Folbigg, who was convicted of killing her children.
Icy winds, hail and thunderstorms have swept through the state, with Mt Hotham enduring ice-cold, sub-zero temperatures throughout the day. And the winter blast is here to stay.
Prof Brett Sutton has revealed the key milestones required to ease restrictions, but warned the state is entering a challenging phase. What will a post-lockdown Victoria look like?
Police have arrested the victim of an alleged assault by a pair of thugs who remain on the run after breaking into a North Rd home in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Victoria is seeing a decline in daily case numbers and community spread, but there’s one number that shows the worst really is behind us – if we all keep doing the right thing.
Heart problems later in life could be set in stone from childhood, with overweight and obese kids more likely to be at risk of developing cardiovascular disease well into adulthood.
Daniel Andrews has urged Victorians living outside coronavirus hotspots to get tested as soon “as symptoms begin” in a desperate bid to keep the regions’ cases numbers stable. It comes as the Premier says it’s too soon yet to say if Melbourne’s strict lockdown is set to lift on time.
A Melbourne doctor was slapped with a $99 parking ticket while working “56 hours over four days” at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It took a public backlash for the City of Melbourne to rethink the fine and cancel the ticket.
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