Fresh Covid wave set to wallop Aussies
A new variant of Covid has already produced a bulge in cases, and now experts are warning an even more contagious subvariant will hit Aussies soon.
Health Problems
1400 jobs in limbo as mine fire burns
A fire at a major coalmine has caused hundreds of workers to be sent home and their futures are uncertain.
Mum’s common female issue turns ‘terminal’
A NSW mum has revealed how her common female health issue became ‘terminal’ after she claims she was ignored by doctors.
Urgent warning over laced cocaine
Health authorities have issued an urgent warning after a deadly opioid was found being sold in one state’s illicit drug market.
Super-fit TikTok boss’s grim cancer warning
A fit young Australian TikTok boss has opened up about the three warning signs he missed before being diagnosed with stage four cancer.
Teen dies after having cough, sore throat
A family has been left shattered after their “healthy” teenager was found dead just hours after complaining of flu symptoms.
‘Scared I was going to die’ after juice drink
When a family went out to dinner on a Friday night, they never could have expected what would allegedly be served up to them.
Family allegedly served insect killer as juice
A family was rushed to hospital after a restaurant allegedly served them insect repellent instead of cranberry juice.
Mum’s tragic regret before teen’s overdose
Every parent’s worst nightmare came true for Jennie Ross-King when she lost her daughter to an overdose at a music festival, now she’s calling for change.
Derryn Hinch reveals new cancer battle
The broadcaster and former politician has provided an update on the treatment he is undergoing for his latest health issue.
Pharmacies revolt over new vape laws
Australia’s crackdown on vaping comes into effect next week – but a key change to the laws has seen an outcry from major pharmacies.
Waterslide stunt exposes ‘scary’ vagina issue
Rhiannan Iffland went down Europe’s “fastest waterslide” despite signs warning women are at “high risk of injury” – here’s the “scary” reason why.
‘Very strong’: Albo’s promise on nuke fight
The Prime Minister has again ridiculed the Opposition’s nuclear energy policy during a fiery attack in question time. How the day in politics unfolded.
One in four Aussies battle with this issue
More than a quarter of Aussies are living day to day with this chronic condition, according to a national health snapshot.
‘Sensible’: Minister defends vapes backflip
The Health Minister has urged the Senate to pass the Albanese government’s watered-down vaping Bill despite a backlash from a key group.
Greens double down on shock vape deal
Greens leader Adam Bandt has doubled down on controversial changes to proposed vaping laws that would see the devices sold without prescription from pharmacies.
Man critical after dance floor collapse
A man in his 20s stopped breathing at a nightclub after suffering a suspected cocaine overdose on a night out with friends.
Why do we get so sick in the winter?
As Australia experiences some of its coldest days on record, Dr Zac reveals why we get so sick in the winter and what to do about it.
Shock number of women binge drinkers revealed
Alarming research has found a growing number of women are drinking alcohol in high-risk numbers despite the health warnings.
Wage boost set for thousands of nurses
Thousands of nurses in one state are in line for a huge wage boost in a new deal with the government, following industrial action shutting down hospital beds and surgeries.
Mum’s alleged GoFundMe cancer scam
A mother-of-four has been accused of pretending she had cancer to dupe hundreds of people out of $37,000, police allege.
Woman sues over horror MRI discovery
The woman went in for an MRI which had to be aborted after a “metallic artefact” was detected.
States on alert over infectious disease
Health officials have issued an alert after two states now have confirmed cases of the highly infectious disease.
Urgent warning over infectious disease
Health officials have issued an alert after three cases of the highly infectious disease were detected for the first time since 2022.
‘Spiralling’: Aussie star defends holiday pic
The popular personality has responded to concerned fans who spotted a worrying detail in her loved-up holiday snaps with her new boyfriend.
Bold plan to ban smoking in one state
One state will consider a radical plan to end smoking forever in a massive bid to stop young people from getting addicted to nicotine.
Urgent measles warning for two states
A child who just returned from an overseas trip with his family has contracted measles, leading health authorities to issue an urgent warning.
Urgent health warning for kids, teens
Children and teenagers in one state have been hit with “unseasonably high” infections of whooping cough and pneumonia.
Game-changing move for millions of Aussies
A doctor’s appointment could become cheaper for residents in one state after an Australian-first $189m budget measure.
Flesh-eating bacteria surges overseas
A rare and deadly disease caused by a “flesh-eating bacteria” is on the rise in a tightly-packed nation of 125 million people.
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