Popular festivals to roll out pill testing
Several popular Aussie music festivals – including one where a person died and another where multiple overdoses occurred – will both have pill testing in place.
Health
Major recall for popular kitchen item
A recall has been issued for a popular kitchen product available in several states amid fears of plastic contamination.
‘Worst day of my life is coming’: Dad told youngest daughter is dying
Little Hailey Valle has spent the last few years bravely fighting despite her parents facing “red tape” getting her into a clinical trial to give her better odds.
‘Warning as Bali belly’ spreads to Aussie state
Authorities have confirmed the link between rising rates of a parasitic stomach bug and overseas travel, with one tourist hotspot named as a common culprit.
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‘I still have nightmares’: Father saves son waiting for ambulance
A father-of-three has told of the moment he saved his son’s life after a horrific medical episode – and then waited 40 minutes for an ambulance.
Fears flesh-eating bug will spread to Sydney
A flesh-eating bug has become ‘endemic’ in one coastal town with fears growing that it will spread to Sydney.
Deadly disease arrives in Aussie state
A health warning has been issued after a two-year-old boy who travelled through multiple Australian airports tested positive to a deadly disease.
Shock find on state’s voluntary dying scheme
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.
‘Unbelievable’: TV host ‘body-shamed’ on air
Experts have slammed a viewer who criticised a news reporter during a live segment, warning “it isn’t harmless or ‘just a joke’.”
Parents warned: Fatal disease hits new high
A leading health advocacy group is warning parents a disease that can be fatal to babies and small children has just hit a 20-year high.
Third of SA aged care homes getting worse
The top rated and underperforming aged care homes across South Australia have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive video.
Third of Qld aged care homes getting worse
The top rated and underperforming aged care homes across Queensland have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive video.
Third of Vic aged care homes getting worse
The top rated and underperforming aged care homes across Victoria have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive video.
1 in 4 NSW aged care homes getting worse
The top rated and underperforming aged care homes across NSW have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive video.
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