Public Health
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A federal inquiry calls for Vic cancer meeting AAP - 01-07-2021
A federal inquiry has recommended Victoria's chief health officer meet with a community over their fears of a possible cancer cluster linked to a pesticide.
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NSW police warning over COVID compliance AAP - 25-06-2021
NSW police will step up patrols to make sure people comply with COVID-
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Australia's health system unprepared for bushfire harm AAP - 17-06-2021
Australia's health system was not ready for the widespread smoke harm caused by the last mega-fire season, and it could be worse next time a report warns.
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Insecure housing and overcrowding risk children's health. But we've found a way to help HealthTimes - 08-06-2021
More than 19,000 Australian children were
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Flinders Street could be the site of Melbourne's second safe injecting room AAP - 17-05-2021
Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley has ruled out Enterprize Park on Flinders Street as the site of Melbourne's second safe
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New Zealand opens to Cook Islands from May 17 AAP - 03-05-2021
In a fortnight's time, New Zealand will add another international destination to its quarantine-free list: the Cook Islands. New
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Farmers appeal for funds to end NSW mice plague AAP - 29-04-2021
Farmers are appealing for government funding to help them bait to reduce out-of-control mouse numbers in large tracts of regional NSW. Farmers
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Calls to consider e-cigarettes a first line therapy for smoking cessation Charlotte Mitchell - 19-04-2021
E-cigarettes may be more effective in helping smokers quit than nicotine replacement therapies such as patches and gum, according to University of Queensland
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Prime Minister Morrison wary on foreign travel beyond NZ bubble AAP - 19-04-2021
Prime Minister Scott Morrison hopes to set a pathway for future international travel when the national cabinet meets, but he is in no rush to open borders.
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The clear message on promoting body positivity HealthTimes - 13-04-2021
Public health campaigns that challenge weight stigma and promote body positivity can boost the health and well-being for people of all body sizes, according to a University
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Toxic mushrooms sprout across Victoria AAP - 31-03-2021
Victorians are being urged not to gather wild mushrooms,
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Hospitality vouchers imminent rollout in NSW AAP - 19-03-2021
The NSW government's hospitality voucher scheme
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Victoria allows quarantine-free travel from NSW AAP - 29-01-2021
Victoria will ease its travel restrictions with NSW from 6pm on Friday, eliminating "red zones" and allowing quarantine-free travel from all areas of NSW.
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Queensland reopens border and calls for JobKeeper extension AAP - 28-01-2021
Queensland will reopen its border to Greater Sydney, but the state government wants JobKeeper extended for the struggling tourism sector. Queensland's
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The Northern Territory alcohol abuse hospital admissions fall AAP - 27-01-2021
Alcohol-related intensive care admissions in Alice Springs have plunged by 38 per cent following the introduction of harm minimisation policies in 2018.
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Oxfam says COVID-19 set to increase global inequality AAP - 25-01-2021
An Oxfam report says Australia's 31 billionaires have boosted their wealth by $85 billion during the pandemic, with COVID-19 set to increase global inequality.
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Victoria-Tasmania's new quarantine deal won't fix farmer's labour shortages AAP - 22-01-2021
The Victorian Farmers Federation says a new deal between Victoria and Tasmania to quarantine farm workers will provide limited relief from labour shortages.
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Victoria will lift cap on overseas arrivals soon AAP - 21-01-2021
Victoria will lift its cap on overseas arrivals in the coming weeks, as the state records its 15th consecutive day with no locally acquired coronavirus cases.
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Listeria has been found in a brand of ham produced locally in South Australia AAP - 20-01-2021
SA Health says Listeria has been found in a brand of ham produced locally, prompting a warning to consumers and efforts to remove affected products from supply.
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Australian Open linked to more COVID-19 cases AAP - 19-01-2021
Victoria has had no local cases of coronavirus for a 13th consecutive day, although there are four in hotel quarantine, three linked to the Australian Open.
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