Boost for ACT’s mental recovery from virus
The ACT and federal governments will spend $38 million on the territory's mental health and suicide prevention services as part of its COVID-19 recovery.
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High prostate cancer stress in rural Aust
The prospect of leaving homes, jobs and families to access treatment is causing distress among men in rural Australia faced with a prostate cancer diagnoses.
Perth prison reports death in custody
The death of a Perth prisoner marks the fifth Indigenous death death in custody in Australia this year and more than 500 since the 1991 royal commission.
Fourth Japanese encephalitis case in Qld
A fourth Japanese encephalitis case has been recorded in Queensland, with the new patient believed to be in northern Brisbane.
Health advice on fourth COVID jab imminent
The country's leading vaccine advisory group is set to hand down advice on whether a fourth COVID jab will be needed ahead of winter.
Qld minister defends ambulance services
Qld's Health Minister has hit back after the opposition released 900 pages of ambulance operations data, saying the LNP is trying to mislead the public.
Tas premier isolating amid virus concern
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein is isolating at home after a family member tested positive to COVID-19.
Vaccine-induced cells boost COVID immunity
T cells can provide a long-lasting immune response to COVID-19 following vaccination or infection, new Doherty Institute research has found.
Cost of living central in budget: Morrison
With the federal budget less than a week away, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says cost of living pressures will be a key priority.
No mandates despite COVID spike: Qld CHO
Queensland's chief health officer is not considering reintroducing restrictions despite new sub-variant BA.2 sparking a COVID-19 spike.
COVID-19 claims its youngest victim in NSW
A two-year-old child with no underlying health conditions has become the youngest person to die in NSW with COVID-19.
Aussies a tad smile shy, research shows
A national survey in the lead up to World Oral Health Day shows more than two thirds of Australians aren't confident about their smiles.
NSW adds 19,060 COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths
Australia's two biggest states have reported 26,907 cases and 14 deaths, with the majority of both figures from NSW.
The simmering fury over rural health
A Senate inquiry into GP services in rural Australia has heard the doctor shortage in the bush is a desperate situation that is only going to get worse.
Japanese encephalitis PCR tests available
Accurate tests are readily available to detect Japanese encephalitis, a specialist says, as NSW records its eighth case in the current virus outbreak.
Boosters critical to combat winter wave
Australians have been encouraged to get their booster shots ahead of an expected COVID spike in winter and as employees head back to the office.
Patients wait 12 weeks for a GP in Qld
The Senate inquiry into GP services in rural Australia has heard of long wait times for a doctor in parts of Queensland, and poorly funded Indigenous services.
NSW COVID-19 pandemic deaths surpass 2000
NSW has recorded more than 2000 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic, as the state records more than 20,0000 new cases.
Vaccine target nears as COVID cases surge
Australia is set to pass 20 million first doses in just days, but it comes as COVID-19 infections rise rapidly across the country.
More Japanese encephalitis detected in Vic
The mosquito-borne virus Japanese encephalitis has been detected in more Victorian pig farms.
Avoid ocean or risk diarrhoea: Hazzard
It is not wise to go swimming after a one-in-100 year flood event, as waters are likely filled with bacteria, parasites and worse.
Financial rewards help dieters lose more weight according to CSIRO study
The CSIRO has found people who receive a financial incentive lose 28 per cent more weight than those who don't claim a reward.
Cruise ship ban slated to end in April
Trade and Tourism Minister Dan Tehan says a ban on cruise ships will likely end on April 17, with a formal announcement expected on Wednesday.
New virus cases remain in the thousands
While Australia's governments want to relax isolation requirements, COVID-19 infections remain in the thousands and the number of deaths continues to climb.
More Japanese encephalitis in NSW, Vic
NSW has recorded another confirmed case of Japanese encephalitis, while Victoria has reported two probable cases.
Qld lab to test for plastics in human body
A high-tech stainless steel lab has been built in Queensland to determine plastic pollution loads in the human body.
Qld schools to get free sanitary products
The Queensland government has paired with charity Share the Dignity to provide free sanitary products in schools across the state.
Cases doubling in WA as Omicron peak looms
There are 92 people in hospital with COVID-19 in Western Australia and three in intensive care after the state recorded a further 5005 new infections.
Work needed to combat encephalitis spread
An infectious disease expert says work is needed to understand the spread of Japanese encephalitis in southern Australia, as the government unveils a $69m plan.
No quarantine for close contacts flagged
National cabinet has agreed to transition to no longer requiring all COVID-19 close contacts to quarantine.
New skin cancer treatment trialled in Aust
A new treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer is being trialled in Australia as part of a global study.