State on alert for thunderstorm asthma
Victorians have been put on alert of a high risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma that is about to hit parts of the state.
Health
Surprising antidote for methanol poisoning
Doctors have revealed a surprising treatment to slow the effects of methanol poisoning.
‘Hostile’: Health experts back social media ban
A letter signed by 120 health experts, including paediatricians, psychiatrists, GPs, dietitians and social workers, is calling on the government to back a bill banning under 16s from social media.
‘Taboo’: Doctors weigh in on a tricky topic with patients
GPs want to do the right thing by their patients, but many still find this “taboo” topic a difficult one to navigate.
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Woman’s tears after fatal dog attack
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Horror stats show youth suicide crisis
Crisis interventions involving suicide attempts by young Aussies have nearly doubled in the last five years, a major report has revealed.
Horror scenes after mum’s body found
Grim photos have revealed the horrific scene where a young mother’s body was found inside a wheelie bin on an isolated road.
Mum’s anguish after daughter killed
A grieving mother has revealed how the justice system failed her daughter, who was stalked and murdered by an obsessed former co-worker.
Millions at risk as extreme heat hits
Millions of people are expected to swelter through 40 degree temperatures, as authorities warn of high fire danger in some communities.
Sinkholes above M6 project ‘not connected’
There is no connection between two sinkholes which opened up above the embattled M6 Tunnel project, a contractor says.
Mum stabbed to death by daughter
A woman has been identified after she was stabbed to death by her 26-year-old daughter, who previously tried to set her on fire.
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