Deadly disease lands in major cities
A major health alert has been issued for two major Aussie cities after a highly-infectious and deadly disease was detected in returned travellers.
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‘Insane’ X-ray leaves doctor horrified
An “insane” X-ray has revealed a man infested with hundreds of tapeworm eggs after making a huge error in the kitchen.
No end in sight to state’s doctor crisis
More specialist doctors have walked out from one state’s troubled public health sector in an industrial relations war. And more look set to quit.
Carer’s record fine after choking death
An NDIS provider has been hit with the highest-ever civil penalty by the Federal Court against a provider after a man choked to death.
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‘On the rise’: Late-night ritual ruining lives
Doctors are warning those guilty of a bad habit that’s booming in popularity to be careful, as it can seriously damage our brains.
13yo’s act that sparked tragic spiral
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Pill testing rolled out in Victorian first
Victoria’s pill testing laws are receiving their first road test at the four-day Beyond the Valley Festival.
The surprising social trend among young adults in 2025
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Gross discovery in popular lake
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