Asbestos remains killer decades after Australian bans
Decades after asbestos bans, Australians still face deadly health risks. Learn about compensation rights and the hidden dangers in older homes. Expert legal guidance available.
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NSW Premier orders Blakehurst High health audit
NSW Premier Chris Minns has ordered a full health audit of Blakehurst High School after teachers revealed a potential cancer cluster. Read the latest developments.
Greens plan to ban household gas in South Australia
SA Greens unveil $382 million plan to phase out household gas appliances by 2026 election. Bold climate action targets algal blooms and emissions.
Eating Alone Harms Health in Older Adults
Flinders University research reveals older adults who eat alone face poorer nutrition and greater health risks. Discover how community dining can help.
Virtual Kids ED Expands Across Western Australia
Western Australia expands virtual emergency service for children, giving parents more options to avoid busy EDs. Learn how this initiative is transforming pediatric care.
Sweden Prescribes Travel for Mental Wellbeing
Sweden launches medical travel prescriptions, with doctors recommending nature walks and cultural activities to reduce stress and improve mood. Discover this innovative health strategy.
WA Hospital Funding Crisis Demands Urgent Reform
Western Australia's public hospitals face critical funding shortages due to flawed federal-state agreements. Experts demand immediate reform to protect healthcare services.
Dental vans deliver care to remote Cape York
Queensland Health deploys mobile dental clinics to overcome geographical barriers in Cape York while fluoride debate continues affecting oral health outcomes.
Geelong dad creates support network after son's suicide
Kevin James of Geelong transforms personal tragedy into community support after losing his son to suicide. His story inspires mental health awareness and peer connection.
Albion Park dad fights cancer to save family home
Paul Redding, 33, battles kidney cancer while fighting to keep his Albion Park home and be there for his three young children. His family faces financial crisis during recovery.
Liev Schreiber rushed to hospital with mystery illness
Hollywood star Liev Schreiber hospitalised following severe headache scare. Get the latest on his health condition and recent medical history.
Atherton Hospital redevelopment enters final stage
The $42.4 million Atherton Hospital redevelopment reaches its final construction phase, delivering enhanced healthcare services for Far North Queensland communities by mid-2024.
Homeless Teens Stuck in Mental Health Wards
Vulnerable homeless teenagers are being kept in mental health wards despite being ready for discharge because they have no safe housing. This systemic failure costs millions and harms recovery.
Matildas' Mary Fowler Reveals Mental Health Battle
Matildas star Mary Fowler opens up about her darkest mental health struggles and near-suicide attempt in her new memoir, Bloom. A powerful read for all Australians.
New mobile health clinic brings specialist care to WA
Heart of Australia's HEART 7 mobile clinic begins service in remote Western Australia, providing life-saving lung cancer screenings and specialist healthcare to regional communities.
Asbestos in children's coloured sand forces closures
Multiple ACT schools and a Brisbane school close after asbestos is found in children's coloured sand. Health experts explain the low but present risks and provide safe disposal guidelines.
TikTok's Impact on Australian Mental Health
Explore how TikTok affects youth mental health in Australia and learn strategies to navigate digital content safely. Discover expert insights today.
SA Algal Bloom: Expert Rejects Cover-Up Claims
A leading expert denies a cover-up over the algal bloom's toxic culprit. Get the latest on the SA hot spots with the highest readings and official response.
Tourism Industry Boss Departs, Citing Major Challenges
South Australia's tourism chief steps down after three years, highlighting rising costs and algal bloom impacts as critical industry challenges. Read the full analysis.
Asbestos in Sand Forces Adelaide School Closures
Multiple Adelaide schools closed after asbestos found in sand. Health authorities investigating potential exposure. Parents urged to monitor children for symptoms.
Joondalup Endometriosis Clinic Opening in 2026
Federal government announces Joondalup endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic opening 2026. New specialist center to transform women's healthcare access in northern suburbs.
QLD Soccer Club's Mental Health Mission & Record Bid
Queensland's Westminster Warriors soccer club is using its 40th anniversary to tackle community mental health, planning a world record attempt and fundraising for vital support services. Discover how they're scoring goals off the field.
Minister Watt Responds to Algal Bloom Senate Report
Environment Minister Murray Watt defends government's handling of harmful algal bloom following damning 207-page Senate report. Read the latest developments from Adelaide summit.
ADHD Medication Poisonings Surge 400% in Australia
Alarming 400% increase in ADHD medication poisonings reported in Australia over past decade. Experts warn of growing prescription rates and accidental overdoses.
SA ill-prepared for algal bloom disaster: report
A damning federal inquiry reveals how ill-prepared South Australian governments were for a major ecological and economic disaster caused by algal blooms.
Power Outage Hits Joondalup Hospital Operations
Critical systems at Joondalup Health Campus were disrupted by a nearly three-hour power outage Tuesday night. Emergency protocols activated during the hospital power failure.
4000+ Aussie Foods Have Hidden Heart Risk Ingredient
Shocking new research reveals over 4000 Australian food products contain industrial trans fats, posing serious cardiovascular health risks to consumers.
Tooth decay hospitalises 1300+ Hunter children yearly
Alarming rise in child tooth decay hospitalisations in Hunter New England. Free dental checks go unused as experts urge parents to act on preventable health crisis.
Newcastle Baths Renovation Health Concerns Raised
Community group questions Newcastle Ocean Baths redesign, citing pandemic lessons and public health benefits of open-air facilities. Experts warn another pandemic likely.
Measles Alert: Multiple Exposure Sites in WA Regions
Health authorities issue urgent warning after two confirmed measles cases visited multiple locations across Western Australia's South West and Great Southern regions. Public health alert active.
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