‘Shut it down’: Jacqui’s big call
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.
Health Problems
Cancer question Elle won’t answer
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.
State’s big move on cutting-edge vaccines
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.
Push to give every worker 12 extra leave days
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.
‘Obligation’: Vow to act on defence report
The final report from the royal commission into veteran and defence force suicides will be handed over to the Albanese government on Monday.
Huge move to fight potentially deadly flu
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.
Tragic update after man collapsed in gym
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.
Four words that could’ve saved baby
A NSW mum has urged parents with sick kids to consider a four-word question, after losing her son on his first birthday.
23yo Aussie ‘burning from the inside’
A 23-year-old Aussie was at dinner when she started feeling a bit off. Her tongue went black and she almost died.
‘Frankenstein’: Warning over new drug
The father of a teenage tradie who died from an overdose has issued a warning about a deadly drug you’ve never heard of, and it’s on the rise in Australia.
Cash boost coming for Aussie renters
A raft of new cost of living measures promises to help struggling renters and free up access to key medicines.
UK politician’s wild Aussie ciggie rant
Far-right UK leader has gone on a wild rant about the cost of cigarettes in Australia while complaining about his country’s plan to ban smoking from pub gardens.
Doctors baffled by bizarre penis infection
A man left doctors baffled after seemingly contracting food poisoning in his penis after eating rice and having “vigorous intercourse”.
Dad in coma after his wife died from the flu
A woman who died a day after being discharged from hospital had passed her illness to her husband, who was put in a coma while his boys mourned.
Disease 70,000 Aussies don’t know they have
Tens of thousands of Australians are living with a preventable but potentially life-threatening disease – and many don’t even know it.
‘Rest of my life’: Fit dad’s horror diagnosis
Chris Nemeth made the same decision as nearly every Aussie, and his old life was “taken away”. But what came after was simply “cruel”.
Big move as new Covid variants spread
Australians could soon be eligible for two new Covid vaccines, created to protect against new strains of the virus.
Aussie crisis worse than national road toll
The number of Australians hooked on highly addictive medicines and illicit drugs is spiking hard and drawing comparisons with a devastating marker.
Alarming spike in unborn baby deaths
Doctors have warned an outbreak of a sexually transmitted disease has led to a sharp increase in the deaths of unborn babies.
Bodybuilder left in gym shower for 15 hours
A bodybuilder who collapsed in the shower of a 24-hour gym is in an induced coma after he was left undetected for 15 hours.
Proof mobile phones are deforming our bodies
A strange phenomenon that is changing the shape of our bodies has emerged – and the chances are, it’s happening to you, too.
Man fired after toilet disaster on work trip
An employee is suing his former employer after allegedly being let go from his job for peeing in public.
‘Popcorn lung’: Shock truth about vaping
Vaping has shot up in popularity lately and while it’s less harmful than traditional cigarettes, Dr Zac explains that it’s not without risk.
Shorten hits out at anti-NDIS ‘extremists’
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten took aim at “misinformation being peddled by the extremists” after Labor finally passed its stalled reforms in parliament.
‘Indestructible’: Chilling tap water warning
Experts have sounded the alarm over concerning discoveries in Aussie drinking water, and made a startling admission.
Man’s last wish after terminal diagnosis
The boss of a man with a terminal cancer diagnosis is pushing to make his friend’s dream a reality.
19yo Aussie’s horror discovery while shaving
Josh Griffiths was getting ready for work, when he started shaving and noticed something very suspicious
‘Deep sorrow’: Young mum’s shock death
A beloved nurse died suddenly this week just a month after becoming a mother for the first time, leaving loved ones broken.
’Betrayal’: Disability anger at NDIS overhaul
Members of the disability community have reacted angrily to the passing of NDIS reforms to rein in spending blowouts, after an emotional debate.
Probe into cancer-linked ‘forever chemicals’
A newly announced senate committee will look into the threats posed to Australians by cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’.
‘Too important’: Aged care deal ongoing
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.
‘Increasing’: State records new mpox cases
Two locally acquired cases of the infectious virus have been detected in the country, as health authorities track a new variant.
Major breakthrough on NDIS funding
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has achieved a deal with the states and territories, guaranteeing the passage of major reforms to the disability scheme.
Former escort reveals deadly health issue
A former escort who thought she was healthier than she’d been in her life received a shocking diagnosis over the weekend.
‘Forever’: Disturbing find in drinking water
A report has been quietly released online by a major water company, and it makes very worrying reading for millions of Australians.
13yo girl dies at home after hospital act
A young Aussie girl was found unresponsive in her bed five days after being sent home from the hospital.
Doctor’s tricks to better eyesight
There’s a holy trinity when it comes to making sure your eyes stay in tip-top shape and it’s especially important as we age, Dr Zac reveals.
‘Deplorable’: Doctors strike after rape, murder
Hospitals in the world’s most populous country are struggling as doctors protest along with thousands following the brutal murder of a female doctor.
‘Perfect storm’ sends virus rate soaring
A “perfect storm” has sent cases of a highly contagious virus soaring in Australia, with one state on the brink of a seven-year record high.
Warning on critical medical supplies
The nation’s health ministers have set up a response group to address the shortage of IV fluids in Australian hospitals, which could last all year.
Warning to Aussies in ‘global emergency’
One of Australia’s major health authorities has issued a warning over a potentially deadly disease recently declared a global health emergency.
Dangerous number of coffees a day revealed
The exact number of coffees that is safe to drink per day has been revealed by scientists.
Two foods ‘fuelling cancer in young people’
Oncologists say two types of food could be behind the rise of cancer cases in young people.
Virus emergency worsens, new detection
A dangerous and potentially deadly strain of mpox has now broken out of Africa to Europe with fears it could spread globally.
What virus emergency means for Australia
Australia has been urged to take action amid growing concern about “the most dangerous strain yet” of a deadly virus.
Cancer doc: ‘Every new patient is under 45’
A cancer doctor has revealed “every new patient” who comes to his clinic is under the age of 45 and has one thing in common.
New details on drug-laced gummies
New details have emerged about where the drug-laced gummies that sent two teenagers to hospital came from.
WHO declares new global health emergency
The World Health Organization has declared a global public health emergency over the rapid spread of a deadly new virus strain, sounding its highest possible alarm.
You’re eating apples wrong, study finds
Many of us will do one thing before we tuck into an apple – but new research shows it’s completely pointless.
Virus cases hit seven-year high in one state
An alarming surge in the number of people hospitalised with a contagious virus has one state on track to experience its most severe flu season in years.
How 77yo fights insidious disease
A new initiative is set to fast track treatment for two incurable conditions as one patient shares the inspiring message that “life doesn’t end” with diagnosis.
What really happens when you stop drinking
Dr Zac says that giving up the booze is something every Australian should do at some point, insisting there are some surprising benefits.
New peak for harmful Legionnaires’ outbreak
The outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has reached a new milestone following the deaths of two people.
Shorten ‘positive’ on NDIS breakthrough
Bill Shorten described himself as a “political optimist” as he urged the opposition to help pass legislation and stop the ballooning costs of the NDIS.
Worrying symptoms linked to supplement
An ingredient, thought to help with weight loss, can cause some concerning symptoms.
Warning as scabies outbreak spreads
The outbreak of a super infectious parasitic infection has blown out, with officials “working hard to contain the outbreak”.
Hospitals battle ancient infection outbreak
Aussie hospitals are battling an outbreak, and are tracing patients and ringing close contacts who may be at risk of the ancient disease.
‘Violated’: Boxing champion’s big claim
A former NRL star turned boxing champion said he felt “violated” by public health regulations during Covid as he fights the claim that he flouted the rules.
Suspect parcel sparks hazmat operation
A police investigation is underway after multiple people received a weird package claiming to be from the government, with one sparking a hazmat operation.
Sad reason little girl is going viral
There is a bittersweet reason why a video of an eight-year-old trying a stick of honey is going viral on social media.
Scabies outbreak hits four hospitals
The super infectious parasitic infestation is infecting “a number” of wards across a large NSW health district, with patients and staff warned to monitor for rashes.
Cause of deadly disease outbreak revealed
There has been a major breakthrough in the investigation of a deadly disease outbreak that has claimed the lives of two Australians.
Popular Wiggles item urgently recalled
Parents have been issued an urgent warning over a popular children’s toy that risks causing serious injury or even death.
Second person dies amid disease outbreak
A harmful disease spreading through a major city’s outer suburbs has claimed the life of a second person.
Simple hack for winter depression
Dr Zac reveals the reason why so many Australians are feeling blue right now and details some life hacks to turn your mood around.
Ozempic sister drug to be sold in Aus
The drug, which contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic and is approved to manage chronic weight conditions, will be sold in pharmacies from next week.
Woman dies in ‘worst outbreak in decades’
A woman has died after contracting a dangerous disease as health authorities battle the worst outbreak seen in more than two decades.
Man has cardiac arrest while driving home
The father of three was reportedly just around the corner from his home when he had to pull his car over and was rushed to hospital.
Phone call that changed boy’s life
A Canberra family had their world turned upside down when their little boy was six months old. Then it all changed with one phone call.
Worry as dangerous disease spreads
The outbreak of a dangerous disease is quickly spreading, with more people admitted to intensive care, as health authorities continue to search for the source.
Worrying statistic on the rise in Australia
With sexually transmitted infections on the rise across Australia, health experts are warning people to get checked.
PM backs ‘devastating’ reply to $600m report
Anthony Albanese has fought off questions over his government’s response to the disability royal commission after it fully accepted just 13 recommendations.
‘Alarming’ virus surge erupts in one state
One Aussie state has been whacked by a sudden and “alarming” surge in virus cases that are surpassing Covid-19 hospitalisations.
GP appointment that left PR boss in tears
A PR maven remembers going to a fertility specialist in tears after being given devastating information by a GP.
‘Devastated’: Fury at Albo action on disability
Australia’s leading disability advocates have lashed out at the Albanese government’s response to the disability royal commission report.
Aussies warned over alarming STI surge
Australians have been urged to be more vigilant about their sexual health amid a “concerning” rise in STI cases across the nation.
Warning for millions as disease spreads
A dangerous disease outbreak has hit one state and health authorities are warning case numbers are likely to ‘head north’.
Hanson’s amazing act for 9-year-old girl
One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson talks tough in Canberra, but an act of kindness for a mum and her daughter shows she also has a heart of gold.
Radio star’s major cancer battle update
A beloved radio host has called in to her regular morning show to give listeners a major update on her shock breast cancer battle.
Warning over dangerous disease outbreak
An outbreak of the dangerous disease has prompted health authorities to issue the warning to millions of people.
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