Flu prompts urgent appeal for blood donors
A flourishing flu season has led to a plummet in blood supplies across the country, with Australians being urged to roll up their sleeves and make a donation.
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Virus vax mandate challenged in Qld court
A legal challenge to Queensland's requirement for police and health workers to have COVID-19 vaccinations has begun in a Brisbane court.
NSW government not listening: Paramedics
Paramedics in NSW say the state government has not listened to what is needed in their sector and their staff are suffering from "mass burnout".
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.
‘Vigilance vital’ as COVID-19 deaths rise
Australia has reported more than 360 deaths from COVID-19 in the past seven days, 88 of them at the weekend, with the country's caseload exceeding 300,000.
Virus deaths again on the rise across Aust
Australia has reported almost 28,000 new COVID-19 cases and 30 virus-related deaths after recording 58 fatalities on Saturday.
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.
Fears pandemic education fallout not over
One in two Australian parents and carers feel the COVID-19 pandemic is still making learning difficult for their children, research shows.
Qld doctors seek Medicare, health reforms
The Australian Medical Association Queensland has called for increased Medicare rebates and a national summit to restructure the nation's health care systems.
Qld MP reveals harrowing sexual abuse
Queensland Labor MP Melissa McMahon has revealed confronting details of her own childhood abuse, saying she was first raped at the age of five.
Almost half Qld ambulance patients ramped
Almost half of all Queensland patients were ramped in ambulances for more than 30 minutes in the March quarter.
Greens call for free flu jabs in SA
The Greens have called on South Australia to follow Queensland's lead in making the flu vaccine free for everyone this winter.
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.
Qld govt reluctant to set up flu jab hubs
The Queensland government has ruled out setting up hubs to administer free flu vaccines for now amid concerns about a lack of supply at GP clinics.
Monkeypox outbreak ‘containable’: WHO
While the monkeypox outbreak is unusual, it remains "containable" and limited, the WHO says, and it is convening further meetings.
Care sector wants more govt pandemic help
Care sector leaders say the incoming Labor government has to prioritise ongoing pandemic concerns during its first 100 days in office.
Qld Government makes flu jabs free amid rise in cases
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced free flu jabs across the state amid a rise in cases in 2022.
Voters sick of party fights: Palaszczuk
Queensland's premier says voters rejected the outgoing Morrison government's climate change policies and warned that voters are sick of adversarial politics.
North Korea’s fever cases dip
North Korea reported 167,650 new patients suffering from fever on Monday and one more death.
Care sector urges more govt pandemic help
Care sector leaders say the new federal Labor government needs to prioritise ongoing pandemic concerns during its first 100 days in office.
WHO mulls monkeypox guidance amid spread
World Health Organisation adviser David Heymann says it appears monkeypox is being spread as a sexually transmitted infection.
Australia posts 47,000 new virus cases
With Australia reporting more than 47,000 new virus cases, a person from NSW has been fined for importing drugs used to treat COVID against clinical advice.
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.
Rules to keep the democracy sausage safe
Sausage sizzles and bake sales are great election-day fundraisers, but care is needed to ensure they don't become spreaders of foodborne illness, experts say.
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.
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.
Crocodile meat ‘triggers fish allergies’
Researchers warn people with a taste for crocodile that eating the reptile's meat could trigger dangerous reactions if they're allergic to fish.
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.
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.