Mums priced out of private obstetrics care
More Australian mothers are choosing to give birth in the public health system leading to concerns about the future of private providers.
Health
Hospitalisations up as virus lockdowns end
The end of restrictions brought in to protect health systems from COVID-19 has led to an increase in hospitalisations, according to government data.
More COVID-19 deaths across Australia
The latest figures across the nation show more than 50 people have died with COVID-19 in the most recent 24-hour reporting period.
Free flu jabs for WA, SA residents in June
Free influenza vaccines will be handed out to West Australian and South Australian residents in June.
Victorians set to get free flu vaccination
Victoria is expected to follow many other states in offering all residents free flu vaccinations to combat high numbers of infections over winter.
Alcohol health services see pandemic spike
The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline received 25,000 calls in 2021, prompting concerns about Australian's post-pandemic drinking habits.
Experts concerned over low booster uptake
Health authorities are concerned about the low uptake of COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as ATAGI makes a fourth dose available for more Australians.
Survey highlights COVID-19 impact on youth
Gender diverse people and students have reported higher proportions of negative impacts from COVID-19 in various aspects of their lives, including mental health
Second COVID booster eligibility expanded
An extra 1.5 million people are now eligible to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, or second booster.
Vic, WA and SA eyeing free flu vax
As Australia faces its first real flu season since 2019, the Victorian, WA and SA governments are looking at making vaccines free.
NSW considers free flu shots as cases rise
NSW hospitals are under intense pressure amid the early arrival of a potentially severe flu season during a pandemic as the state looks to lift vaccine uptake.
Positive rapid antigen data may be skewed
Pathologists across Australia are concerned people are not properly reporting their COVID-19 positive rapid antigen tests.
Exercise key for those with half a heart
A new Heart Research Institute study will look at whether exercise will help rather than hinder Australians born with half a heart.
Australia confirms second monkeypox case
NSW has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the state making it the second nationwide with another case in Victoria
Australia could join Monkeypox nations
NSW Health is carrying out confirmation testing after a possible case of the rare disease monkeypox was identified, as more nations grapple with outbreaks.
Virus hit Aussies get phone voting access
Australians in isolation due to COVID-19 will be able to vote in the federal election following last-minute changes to electoral rules.
AEC expands phone vote for COVID-infected
The electoral commission has expanded telephone voting to tens of thousands of people in isolation with COVID-19, amid disenfranchisement fears.
Pauline Hanson struck down with COVID-19
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has contracted COVID-19 and will remain in isolation until after Saturday's federal election.
Report slams Victoria triple-zero service
A damning review into Victoria's emergency call service has recommended a major structural overhaul, including moving it under the authority of the government.
Rising COVID-19 cases inevitable: PM
Scott Morrison says rising COVID-19 infection rates were inevitable and Australia's management of the pandemic has been one of the best in the world.
Australia headed for melanoma ‘tsunami’
Experts are predicting an 'incoming tsunami' of melanoma cases in Australia, which has the highest rates of skin cancer and melanoma in the world.
One in five worked with COVID symptoms
Almost one-in-five-Australians surveyed admit they worked while experiencing COVID-19 symptoms at some point during the pandemic.
Craig Kelly vies for votes on a jet plane
Days out from the election, United Australia Party leader Craig Kelly toured regional Victoria, meeting supporters and protesters along the way.
Children urged to ditch devices for sport
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is moving into a golden decade for major sporting events, as he commits $20 million to a schools sports program.
Albanese wants return of COVID-19 ads
Anthony Albanese wants more money put into COVID-19 advertising to ensure people get their coronavirus vaccination booster shots.
PM wants chance to act on pandemic lessons
The prime minister has asked voters for a chance to act on lessons learned during the COVID pandemic, as industry calls for the provision of rapid flu tests.
Vote for NSW VAD law may not be this week
Advocates for legalised voluntary assisted dying say their long fight to allow the practice in NSW will probably not be realised until next week.
Sugar levy a must for next govt: experts
With Australians drinking 2.4 billion litres of sugary drinks a year, health experts are calling for a 20 per cent levy to cut obesity.
New SA clinics to tackle long COVID
South Australia has established three special clinics to help people suffering from so-called long COVID as cases continue to rise.
COVID-19 and flu pose double danger
As Australia heads into winter with COVID-19 still circulating authorities are underlining the importance of vaccination against the flu as well as coronavirus.
Tas premier tests positive after NBL game
Tasmania's Premier Jeremy Rockliff has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending an NBL final series game but says he is "feeling well".