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HEALTHPremiumState’s major warning over mozzie risk

Health authorities in one Aussie state have issued a major warning over viruses spread by mosquitos, less than a week after a similar issue across the border.

Blair Jackson

NEWSUrgent warning over deadly disease

Aussies are being warned to monitor for symptoms of a potentially deadly disease after an infectious person travelled to multiple locations.

Adelaide Lang

TECHNOLOGYCommentsHuge new feature coming for Aussies who use hearing aids

One of the most common pieces of tech has been given a massive new dimension with the approval of life-changing technology in Australia.

Blair Jackson

NEWSPremiumDeadly disease arrives in Aussie state

Aussies who visited several locations in inner-Sydney have been issued a warning.

Clareese Packer

NEWSShock Maccas move exposes Aussie shame

A controversial new security feature spotted at a McDonald’s restaurant notorious for antisocial behaviour has exposed an ugly reality faced by fast-food workers.

Duncan Evans

HEALTHStark warning as flesh-eating disease spreads

A gruesome flesh-eating bacteria – suspected to be transmitted by an iconic animal – is spreading in one Aussie state, and health officials are warning everyone is at risk.

Duncan Evans

NEWSPremium‘Inappropriate’ act over top cop’s dead son

Eight health staff have quit and another 10 have been reprimanded for an appalling act directed at a teenager with a high-profile father.

Blair Jackson

COURTPremiumPharma giant accused of duping Aussies

A major pharmaceutical giant known for its extensive catalogue of healthcare products has been sued over claims it sold Aussies dud cold and flu medications.

Emma Kirk

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How to indulge just the right amount this festive season

“Allow yourself to eat without guilt. Food is one of life’s pleasures, especially during the festive season when it’s often prepared with love,” writes health coach Emma Polette.

Emma Polette

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Sugar - is it all bad? A dental therapist explains

“I’m here to tell you that you can enjoy your treats this holiday season and not worry about tooth decay”, writes dental therapist Pamela Holmes.

Pamela Holmes

newsPremiumWarning over deadly mosquito virus

A state health agency has revealed a list of council areas at risk of a deadly mosquito-borne virus that kills almost a third of people diagnosed.

Thomas Sargeant

News‘Save lives’: State’s major drug call

The huge call is set to ‘reduce harm and save lives’ and follows mounting pressure from experts surrounding the state’s drug summit.

Clareese Packer

NEWSPremiumMajor flaw in Aussie fashion trends

Millions of Aussies are being exposed to increased risks of skin cancer because of a devastating flaw in their fashion choices.

Emma Kirk

COURTPremiumShock find on state’s voluntary dying scheme

A coroner has made an extraordinary intervention in one state’s voluntary assisted dying scheme after finding eight people took their own lives when they were refused access to the regime.

Duncan Evans

HEALTHPremiumDeadly disease arrives in Aussie state

A health warning has been issued after a two-year-old boy who travelled through multiple Australian airports tested positive to a deadly disease.

Emma Kirk

NEWS‘Life support’: Fears of mass exodus of Drs

One state’s public mental health services could soon slip into crisis as more than 150 psychiatrists threaten to quit their jobs over an ongoing pay and staffing dispute.

Duncan Evans

HEALTHParents warned: Fatal disease hits new high

A leading health advocacy group is warning parents a disease that can be fatal to babies and small children has just hit a 20-year high.

Duncan Evans

UPDATEDPremiumAussies critical after suspected poisoning

Four Australians are fighting for their lives after a suspected incident of alcohol poisoning in Fiji.

Adelaide Lang

UpdatedPremium‘Nuts cracked’: Life for Bali 9 after release

A religious leader with a close connection to the Bali Nine says it’s not going to be an “easy road” for the convicted drug smugglers back in Australia.

Jessica Wang and Blair Jackson

NEWSPremiumTragic discovery at popular beach

The body of a swimmer has been pulled from the water at a popular beach after a frantic search.

Adelaide Lang

Health & WellbeingFour exercises to combat weakening muscles as you age

Life can come at you fast, even when older, and muscles need to be ready to keep up. That’s challenging because from our 30s and 40s, our muscles get smaller, leaving us open to falls and other perils.

Ian McMahan

NewsPremiumHuge benefit 14m Aussies have weeks to get

Millions of Aussies are rushing to make appointments so they can claim extras from their health insurance before the December 31 cut off.

Emma Kirk

HEALTHPremiumShock new find on older Aussie smokers

New research has revealed why older Aussie smokers are ditching tobacco for a new drug as the price of cigarettes continues to rise.

Emma Kirk

NewsPremiumAlarm as deadly disease detected in Australia

A major health alert has been issued after two cases of the disease were reported in overseas travellers who returned to Australia from Singapore.

Emma Kirk