Urgent warning over deadly disease
Aussies are being warned to monitor for symptoms of a potentially deadly disease after an infectious person travelled to multiple locations.
Aussies are being warned to monitor for symptoms of a potentially deadly disease after an infectious person travelled to multiple locations.
Millions of Aussies are being exposed to increased risks of skin cancer because of a devastating flaw in their fashion choices.
One state’s public mental health services could soon slip into crisis as more than 150 psychiatrists threaten to quit their jobs over an ongoing pay and staffing dispute.
A coroner has made an extraordinary intervention in one state’s voluntary assisted dying scheme after finding eight people took their own lives when they were refused access to the regime.
Experts have slammed a viewer who criticised a news reporter during a live segment, warning “it isn’t harmless or ‘just a joke’.”
The widow of MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has made a new announcement following the shock death of her husband.
Buy-now pay-later giant Afterpay has revealed some surprising Aussie fashion trends in its latest Afterpaid report, with one colour dominating 2024.
The work Christmas party is the time to let your hair down and get rowdy. Here’s what to avoid if you don’t want to get the sack.
A surprising trend has emerged as businesses celebrate the end of the year, prompting many Australians to rethink their choices.
One state has moved to tackle a “pervasive” issue at a major health summit, with promises there will be “no guard rails” placed on those trying to address problems with drug reforms.
An expert on wellness made a “jarring” observation while visiting a huge school in a country with the world’s highest life expectancy – there were “no fat kids” there.
Australia’s medicines watchdog says parents should immediately stop giving a popular medicine to kids under the age of six, warning of potential ‘psychiatric’ side effects.
Converts say this simple five-step sleep strategy is the solution for guaranteeing they get sufficient shut-eye every night.
The budget buy is said to be “just as good” as a cult-favourite designer item, but can that really be true?
Alarming research has revealed news no Aussie wants to hear, but it’s come just in time for people to protect themselves for summer.
Jacqui Lambie has lashed out at perceived inaction on a crisis affecting Australia’s military personnel, saying it “blows me away”.
Music star Baker Boy and AFL prodigy Daniel Rioli have both taken on an important new role they hope will help make a major difference.
A drug that claims to treat a common issue among men poses a serious health risk and should not be taken, a regulatory body has cautioned.
The crushing problem of ‘medical misogyny’ hitting Aussie women has been called out, with the federal Health Minister acknowledging some ‘appalling’ realities.
A nurse has claimed that this is the “hottest” hangover tip to exist — but a doctor disagrees with her assertions, saying there are downsides to it.
Australia’s leading health experts reveal how 60 minutes of sleep deprivation affects your body as parts of the nation transition to daylight saving.
Daylight savings is just around the corner – and an Aussie doctor has weighed in on how the change will affect us all in the days ahead.
Thunderstorm asthma season has started and Victoria’s health minister says there are two things Aussies with high-risk asthma need to do right now.
Aussies at risk of contracting mpox are being warned to stay up to date with their vaccinations, as one state battles a huge surge in cases.
A beloved Australian TV host has announced her own death on social media after she lost her battle with motor neurone disease.
Health authorities are warning about a batch of ecstasy tablets that contain a higher-than-normal dosage.
Groundbreaking new research has revealed the exact point that the ageing process catches up with us – and what can be done about it.
Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes has shared a health update after he underwent surgery for an injury he noticed while on tour.
A navy hero and key witness in a military probe has revealed his biggest fear and what needs to happen moving forward.
As the sun rises across Australia, so too do thousands of people who meet up in their local community for this ever popular activity.
Police are investigating a new line of inquiry after a man allegedly scalded a nine-month-old baby with hot coffee during a terrifying random attack.
A trio of breakfast radio stars were left shocked and bewildered after supermodel Elle Macpherson called their show on Tuesday.
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.
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.
The mother of a young woman who overdosed at a music festival says the NSW government is ‘betting’ with the lives of children.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has conceded only $800m of the government’s hyped $4.7 billion DV funding package is new money, saying there is “work ahead of us”.
Aussie researchers have discovered an unexpected brain hack that can instantly make you “happier, more creative and less stressed”.
The woman’s family announced the centurion’s passing with a heartfelt message.
With the rising cost of living stretching budgets further than ever, cost-conscious Aussies are cutting back. It’s left one key industry in a battle to survive.
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.
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.
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.
An ingredient, thought to help with weight loss, can cause some concerning symptoms.
A $21m healthcare company that specialises in a hi-tech wireless earbud has gone bust in a fallout with a key supplier.
There has been a major breakthrough in the investigation of a deadly disease outbreak that has claimed the lives of two Australians.
A dangerous disease outbreak has hit one state and health authorities are warning case numbers are likely to ‘head north’.
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.
A beloved radio host has called in to her regular morning show to give listeners a major update on her shock breast cancer battle.
The iconic retail giant has confirmed it will ‘bring the decks’ and host an unexpected event after a social media push from a well-known Aussie band.
Health authorities have issued an urgent warning for an ‘extreme’ medicine that could put men with erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in serious danger.
A “frantic and desperate” mother says their desperate search for a rental included being shown safe places to pitch a tent and being told to ‘manifest’ a home.
No matter the day, Aussies are being encouraged to ask their loved ones one simple question.
A new report has revealed four million Australians are unable to afford basic essentials, forcing them into hygiene poverty.
Australia’s homelessness services are being forced to turn away more and more people amid a growing cost of living crisis and freezing temperatures this winter.
A chief health officer says three new varients of Covid are spreading in Australia, as new statistics about the disease come to light.
Dr Ali Sahebi’s talks on psychology have gone viral, amassing more than 400,000 followers on Instagram. Now, he has been barred from the profession.
People experiencing homelessness in one of the coldest parts of the country have been left with even fewer options.
An Aussie hotel has tapped into a new travel trend by rewarding guests with money.
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.
A mother-of-four has been accused of pretending she had cancer to dupe hundreds of people out of $37,000, police allege.
A new study has found a significant portion of people feel 12 years older than their actual age – and there’s one joint to blame.
2GB radio star Chris O’Keefe has revealed his own personal health battle with a debilitating disease that affects 10,000 Aussie kids.
A worryingly high number of Australians risking serious health problems from not getting enough sleep, experts warn.
A new generation of drug dealers has emerged in Australia, with the “stereotypical dodgy looking guy” no longer the norm.
Surfing legend Mick Fanning has called on young men to be open to help as he detailed his own mental health journey, following his brother’s death.
Australia won’t see any cannabis cafes selling brownies anytime soon, despite agreement that the use of marijuana should be prioritised as a health issue.
One state’s health system has cancelled elective surgeries as a new wave of Covid and respiratory infections smash hospitals.
A young Aussie who was relentlessly bullied after losing his mum to cancer is hoping he can give back to Canteen Australia after they helped him through a difficult time.
Health authorities in one state are on high alert after a new case of measles – the 10th this year – was reported at one of Australia’s busiest airports.
Specially trained nurses who can help shorten the endometriosis diagnosis process and help women suffering from the disease will be stationed outside of the major cities.
One Aussie city has topped the charts when it comes to wellbeing, a new survey has found.
Aussies who consume more than one glass of wine or beer a day are putting themselves at serious risk of developing a debilitating disease.
Fresh data has revealed just how many residents in one state have avoided lengthy waits at emergency departments.
After being in an abusive relationship as a teenager, Anna Coutts-Trotter is on a mission to help other survivors of abuse.
A young father with a serious brain disorder is on the mend after undergoing an Australian-first surgery with new state-of-the-art laser tech.
Experts have praised the actions of quick-thinking parents who shielded their children from seeing the horror unfold during the deadly stabbing attacks in Bondi.
Anthony Albanese has spoken with the families of six people killed during a violent shopping centre rampage.
Despite the admission, the Prime Minister outlined the steps Australia was taking to bolster services in one key area.
Dr Fady Malak faced the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal this week following allegations he had “breached professional boundaries” with “three vulnerable patients”.
At just 10-years-old, Arya Permana was so overweight, he was dubbed the “world’s fattest boy”. But now he’s turned his life around.
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