Respiratory disease registry seeks to combat silicosis
A registry to detect and combat "unacceptable" workplace respiratory diseases such as silicosis will be set up, introducing mandatory reporting laws.
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New flesh-eating bacteria ‘weapon’ could save lives
Researchers have found a new way to target a flesh-eating disease originating from a common bacteria for which treatments are limited and ineffective.
Measles alert on Sunshine Coast
Health authorities in NSW and Queensland have issued measles alerts after the emergence of three cases of the highly contagious infection.
WHO working with Cambodia on ‘worrying’ bird flu
The World Health Organisation has described the global H5N1 bird flu situation as "worrying" after two human cases of the disease were reported in Cambodia.
Satisfying relationships are good for women’s health
Women who have quality relationships in their 40s and 50s are less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions in older age, a study suggests.
Scientists develop new vaccine for encephalitis in pigs
Scientists have developed a new Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine for pigs to help stop the spread of this mosquito-borne disease.
New Zealand records first measles case since 2020
An Auckland adult who attended a music festival while infectious has tested positive to measles in New Zealand's first case since 2020.
Virus cases dip in lead-up to Christmas
The latest peaks of COVID-19 cases are falling around the country, but one state is battling a surge in infections.
Qld firm hones next-generation painkillers
New targeted painkillers potentially requiring fewer doses and with less side effects are being developed by a University of Queensland startup.
Patient registry for genetic disorder
Australia is set to launch the world's first patient registry for Haemochromatosis, a genetic disorder where the body absorbs dangerous levels of iron.
Mental health concern on mask mandates: PM
Anthony Albanese says mental health concerns were one of the reasons why broad mask mandates haven't been recommended to return.
Two people exposed to Hendra virus horse
Two people exposed to a horse infected with Hendra virus in North Queensland are set to receive antibody treatment.
COVID-19 health toll exposed in new report
A biennial report into Australia's overall health has laid bare the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on death rates, mental health and vulnerable communities.
NSW reports century-first diphtheria case
The two-year-old child is in intensive care at a Queensland hospital, where they've been given diphtheria antitoxin, antibiotics and respiratory support.
Finish line for ACT-Melbourne cancer ride
After a COVID-19 cancellation, riders will finally complete the last leg of a 900km ride from Canberra to Melbourne to raise funds for ovarian cancer research.
New monkeypox case detected in NSW
A Sydney man who recently returned from Queensland is the latest person to be diagnosed with monkeypox.
Monkeypox outbreak ‘containable’: WHO
While the monkeypox outbreak is unusual, it remains "containable" and limited, the WHO says, and it is convening further meetings.
Monkeypox in Italy, Sweden as WHO on alert
France has reported a suspected case of the monkeypox virus while Sweden and Italy confirmed new cases amid signs of the virus spreading around the world.
Portugal records five monkeypox infections
Portuguese health authorities have identified five cases of monkeypox in men after the United Kingdom put Europe on alert for the virus.
Experts warn of possible renewed flu spike
Two years of COVID-19 restrictions has left fertile ground for a renewed spread of potentially deadly seasonal flu, health experts warn.
Encephalitis confirmed in NSW man’s death
A man who died more than three weeks ago has been confirmed as the state's first death from Japanese Encephalitis being spread by mosquitoes.
Qld probes rheumatic heart disease cases
The Queensland government is investigating after three women reportedly were sent home by a remote northwest hospital and died of rheumatic heart disease.
Vaccine caused Tas man’s death: Coroner
A Tasmanian father of four died from adverse effects of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, a coroner has found.
SA warning over mosquito-borne diseases
South Australia health officials have urged people to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes amid concern over a recent spate of hospitalisations.
Mito donation law fails to come to vote
A bill to legalise partial DNA donations to reduce the risk of mitochondrial disease was not voted on despite three days of robust and late night debates.
Ross River virus found in southeast Qld
Queensland Health has warned that mosquitoes in the state's southeast are carrying Ross River virus, which causes joint pain, fever, rash and fatigue.
Qld has 11 virus deaths, 9,546 new cases
Qld's virus death toll has increased by 11 as the state records another 9,546 COVID-19 cases and a double dose vaccination rate of just under 90 per cent.
WA relaxes mask mandate, Omicron spreads
Western Australia has recorded its first locally acquired Omicron case as authorities ease a face mask mandate in some public indoor venues.
Infected WA security guard spreads virus
Western Australia has detected one new local COVID-19 case as an infected quarantine worker at Perth's Hyatt Hotel spreads the virus.
WA detects five new local COVID-19 cases
Western Australia has recorded five new local COVID-19 cases as a Hyatt Hotel quarantine worker tests positive for the virus.
WA has new case, likely linked to cluster
A Perth bar worker has tested positive for COVID-19, with WA health authorities believing the case is linked to the Delta variant backpacker outbreak.