Lifesaving gadget could revolutionise trauma treatment
Every year about two million people are at risk of bleeding to death in instances of major trauma, but researchers have now come up with an ingenious gadget for paramedics.
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Koo Wee Rup local uses cancer fight to inspire others
After being diagnosed with brain cancer for a second time Ryan Frazer is bravely sharing his story for the Sony Foundation’s annual Giving Day, in the hope it will help support other young people.
Report lifts lid on contact tracers’ response time
A new report has revealed how quickly contact tracers in the Victorian public health team were interviewing those who tested positive to COVID.
Medical marvels and miracles from past three decades
Melbourne has been home to some of the world’s biggest health breakthroughs, scientific minds and champion battlers including the separation of conjoined twins Nima and Dawa. Here are 30 of the best.
Protester accused of kicking police horse arrested
Two protesters have been charged after wild scenes erupted at an anti-lockdown protest last week. But police are still hunting others, including a man who allegedly hit police horses with a flagpole.
Major breakthrough in coronary bypass surgery
A landmark study at a major Melbourne hospital has reimagined treatment for patients in need of coronary bypass surgery and dramatically improved their survival rates.
New outbreak won’t be repeat of second wave: health chiefs
Health chiefs tasked with containing a new outbreak in Melbourne’s north say they are working to “aggressively suppress” cases and say Victorians shouldn’t worry about a repeat of the events that lead to the state’s deadly second wave.
Multiple train lines named as high-risk virus sites
An exposure alert has been issued for three Melbourne train lines and a Coles in Glenroy. It comes as a growing outbreak in Melbourne’s northern suburbs has watered down hopes restrictions will be significantly eased, with Premier Daniel Andrews warning caution is needed.
Man charged after Elwood crash leaves driver dead
One driver is dead and another has been charged after a horrific crash on Elwood’s main street on Thursday night.
Who will be allowed at the Melbourne Cup
It’s the race that normally stops the nation, but this year’s Melbourne Cup will look very different to previous events. Here’s who will likely be allowed trackside.
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