Charity forced to pull beds for homeless
People experiencing homelessness in one of the coldest parts of the country have been left with even fewer options.
Health
Why hotel is giving away free rooms
An Aussie hotel has tapped into a new travel trend by rewarding guests with money.
Millions warned about measles outbreak
Health authorities have issued a warning for a deadly disease after an infectious traveller visited multiple locations.
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.
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.
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.
Horror reason man had penis amputated
Shaun Evans noticed a nagging pain in his groin…months later the unthinkable happened.
‘I was dragged by my hair while pregnant, held at knifepoint’
Mia* has almost lost her life multiple times and been left with life changing injuries at the hands of men who were meant to love her – the fathers of her children. Here she tells her story.
‘Sorry for him’: Support for Dutton’s son
A man with a very unique perspective on public life has put an arm around Peter Dutton’s son after a controversial image of the teenager surfaced.
‘Sorry for him’: Support for Dutton’s son
A man with a very unique perspective on public life has put an arm around Peter Dutton’s son after a controversial image of the teenager surfaced.
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.
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.
Three dead, 7 critical after horror crash
Three people have been killed and seven are fighting for their lives after a horrific crash involving a bus and a car towing a caravan on a major highway.
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.
Hot air balloon crashes into power lines
Two people have been rescued from a hot-air balloon that struck active power lines while landing in rural NSW.
Climate protests enter sixth day at major port
Climate activists have vowed to continue blocking a rail line to a major port as they enter the sixth day of their disruptive protests.
Huge reason for young doctors to go rural
A young doctor says finding her passion in medicine as well as falling in love with a “cowboy” are only some of the reasons she’s sticking it out in regional medicine.
Huge reason for young doctors to go rural
A young doctor says finding her passion in medicine as well as falling in love with a “cowboy” are only some of the reasons she’s sticking it out in regional medicine.
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.
‘It was his passion’: Sister’s grief over scuba tragedy
When his sister asked Phillip Powell what he loved about diving he told her “it’s just me and the sea”. Then, he got into trouble under Port Noarlunga Jetty.
Mother’s pregnancy turns family’s world upside down in a flash
Mum Jess Sumpton was feeling unwell and dizzy picking up her sons from school when her husband James took her to hospital, unaware of the dramatic turn their lives were about to take.
Warning for Aussies visiting island paradise
A health warning has been issued to travellers heading to an island paradise hugely popular with Australians.
Viral TikTok sparks fierce Aussie debate
A viral video about the best way to make a classic Aussie drink has sparked fierce debate online and on television.
12 winter wellness myths, busted
Are you falling for these winter health myths? We explore the science behind some of the most common winter wellness myths.
‘Worst moment of my life’: Phone call that left mum broken
SA mum-of-three Karen Lynch had no idea when she left on a girl’s trip that her world would never be the same again.
Major chemist refuses to sell vapes as backlash erupts
A major pharmacy chain has written to its outlets saying it would not support Labor’s plan to allow the sale of vapes without a medical prescription as backlash continues.
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.
27 health problems you can diagnose using a smartphone
Did you know your smartphone can take an ultrasound, run a urine test, diagnose Parkinson’s disease and multiple other health conditions? See how.
‘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.
‘I stopped drinking every weekend – here’s what happened’
For The Advertiser’s Edward Holland, binge drinking was beginning to make him question his life choices. Here’s what he decided to do instead.
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.
Tyrrell foster parents’ big court move
William Tyrrell’s foster parents have launched an appeal against their criminal records after phone taps led to their convictions for intimidating a child who is not William.
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.
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 ‘talk of town’ after drunken taxi theft
A former high-flying real estate executive is free to get behind the wheel again after he stole a taxi and drunkenly drove it through the city after a boozy night out.
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.
Photos: ‘World record’ paint and sip raises $30k for vital service
Toowoomba painters have helped set an unofficial world record for the largest paint and sip event, raising more than $30,000 for a vital mental health service. OUR GALLERY HERE:
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.
If you do these 7 things, you’re a narcissist
A psychologist has revealed the seven chilling signs that you or someone you love could actually be a narcissist.
‘Stay at home’: Warning as cases spike
A surge in influenza cases have put hospitals on alert, with experts urging people to get their flu shot and stay home.
Toddler hit by 4WD on family holiday
A brave little toddler has survived a horrible accident after he was pulled under a four-wheel-drive while on holiday.
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.
States on alert over infectious disease
Health officials have issued an alert after two states now have confirmed cases of the highly infectious disease.
Boxing champ’s ‘oppressive’ court battle
A former NRL star turned boxing champion is embroiled in what he calls an ‘unjustifiably oppressive’ battle with police over his controversial stance on a deadly issue.
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