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.
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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.
Fourth Japanese encephalitis case in NSW
A fourth case of Japanese encephalitis has been confirmed by NSW Health, with residents urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Inquest into Qld rheumatic heart disease
The deaths of three Indigenous women with rheumatic heart disease will be probed by the Queensland Coroners Court.
ACT reports 821 new COVID-19 cases
The ACT has reported 821 new cases of COVID-19, with 37 patients in hospital in the territory.
Qld auditor general to probe Wellcamp
Queensland's auditor-general will probe the cost of the Wellcamp quarantine facility as the state records another five COVID-19 deaths and 4571 new cases.
SA signs up to mental health package
The South Australian government has signed on to a federal government package to improve mental health services across the state.
WA close contact rules change, cases rise
Western Australia's close contact COVID-19 isolation rules have changed for critical workers ahead of the expected Omicron peak.
NSW man dies with Japanese encephalitis
NSW Health has confirmed a man aged in his 70s is the second Australian to die after contracting Japanese encephalitis.
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.
More people in hospital in WA with COVID
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Western Australia has climbed to almost 15,000, while 48 people are now in hospital with the virus.
Victorian man dies from encephalitis
A Victorian man has died from encephalitis, as confirmed national cases rise to nine and warnings the floods may result in a surge of cases.