Nepal survivors’ fresh test as men pulled from tunnel
Infrastructure challenges continue to hamper the search for survivors of the Nepal-Tibet floods as rescuers make a dramatic rescue at an underground facility.
health
‘Eye-watering’: minister stares down health funds plea
Lobbying from state leaders has failed to unlock more money from the federal government to address the growing problem of aged care bed block .
Child’s death after petting zoo trip sparks warning
A family has spoken of their "living nightmare" after their little girl died from a rare infection commonly found in farm animals.
‘No brainer’: tobacco tax-cut idea could crush crime
An economist has joined the call for a drastic cut to the tobacco excise, as the coalition pledges to slash the tax by 80 per cent.
Dance of death is a disco as world premiere looms
Are you going to die? Then the latest show from Queensland dance company The Farm might be for you.
Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO
Congo's Ebola epidemic poses a threat to its neighbours and the region as a whole, says WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Calls grow to extend pill testing beyond festivals
One state will continue drug testing at festivals despite political opposition, after a year-long trial found the service provided unique value.
More patients stranded as bed-block crisis worsens
A state health minister says the Commonwealth is attempting to shift its responsibility for aged care, with ballooning numbers of patients stranded in hospital.
‘Just magic’: life is but a dream rowing in the outback
With a lack of water and boats, Australia's outback communities have never been at the centre of the elite sport of rowing. Until now.
Subsidised access to cancer-fighting drug expanded
The federal government has expanded the range of cancers a drug will be subsidised to treat as part of its discounted medicines scheme.
‘Deeply unserious’: funding boost for bird flu slammed
The federal government has announced a boost to its bird flu response, but a conservation group says it amounts to a "drop in the ocean".
A shot of microplastics a jolt for coffee drinkers
Takeaway coffee drinkers are getting more than they bargained for with their caffeine, new research shows.
Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch
Seeking a historic fourth term, a state Labor government is trying to woo voters with an Australian-first plan offering free dental care.
Sweeping NDIS changes get the green light
Multiple changes were added at the last minute to contentious NDIS reforms after a deal between the major parties to rein in costs of the scheme.
Blood plasma giant’s share price revives on growth path
An Aussie healthcare giant that put up its first annual loss as a listed group has staged a strong share price rebound as investors bet that the worst is over.
Women’s use of peptides exposes another health care gap
Performance and image-enhancing substance use in women is another health care and research gap leading to a lack of information on their risks.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country’s history
The death toll in DR Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed the 2299 recorded in 2018-2020, which was previously the African country's worst on record.
Retrial for baby death accused doctor delayed by a year
Jury members ignored a court order not to do their own research into a doctor accused of negligent manslaughter during a home birth, a judge has heard.
State ‘failing’ sexual assault survivors on wait times
A state is failing sexual assault victim-survivors who are being forced to wait hours in regional areas for forensic medical examinations, campaigners say.
Electric switch could save public hospitals millions
Upgrading all of Australia's public hospitals from gas to electricity could save millions of dollars in energy bills but only if the government acts swiftly.
Poultry industry warned of devastating bird flu losses
Australia's poultry farmers face likely devastating losses as bird flu entrenches itself in the nation, similar to the impact endured by the American industry.
At least 2000 people killed in Congo’s Ebola outbreak
Congo's has recorded 2011 deaths among confirmed Ebola cases as authorities struggle to slow the fastest-growing outbreak on record.
Colombia’s deadly earthquake claims at least 111 people
At least 111 people have been killed and dozens of buildings have collapsed in cities across western Colombia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck.
Death toll reaches 77 as earthquake rattles Colombia
At least 77 people have been killed and dozens of buildings have collapsed in cities across western Colombia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck.
Magnitude-7.4 earthquake rocks Colombia, causes damage
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has shaken large parts of Colombia, according to the Colombian Geological Service.
‘We die’: disabled voices warn against NDIS cuts
A major overhaul of Australia's national disability program has secured bipartisan support but advocates have warned the changes could have deadly consequences.
Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon
As runners prepare for the Sydney marathon, one cardiac specialist says while it's never too late to start endurance training, don't attempt a last-minute race.
Native birdlife on the frontline as flu rapidly spreads
Another state has recorded its first native bird case of H5 bird flu, and surveillance in the affected region remains ongoing as the national tally rises.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 4000 cases
Ebola cases have hit a grim milestone as Congo authorities struggle to keep pace with the fastest-spreading outbreak of the virus ever recorded.
National e-bike crackdown to buck off cowboy retailers
Australia's consumer watchdog is drafting new rules to protect riders from unsafe e-bikes, following years of concerns over rising road accidents.
Fears for Australian sea lions as bird flu cases grow
Experts are warning Australia's sea lion population could face major losses after a pup's death as cases continue to mount from a national bird flu outbreak.