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Albanese govt appoints director-general for Australian CDC

Health Minister Mark Butler announces Professor Zoe Wainer as the inaugural director-general of the Australian Centre for Disease Control, set to launch on January 1. Learn about her background and the centre's mission.

Silent Strep A Spread in Kimberley Kids

A new study reveals over half of Kimberley children carry Strep A bacteria without symptoms, posing a major hidden health risk. Learn about the findings and urgent calls for action.

Mandurah warned as heat drives Ross River virus cases

Mandurah residents urged to prevent mosquito bites after a new University of Adelaide study links warmer temperatures to increased Ross River virus outbreaks. Learn the risks and how to protect yourself.

Mum's fight for Crohn's biologics access for sons

A Kambah mother fights for PBS reform so her sons with Crohn's can access biologics, a first-line treatment in other OECD nations, instead of 18 tablets daily. #Health #Crohns #Australia

Childcare centre fined $32k for leaving boy on bus

A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.

Millions in funding for Townsville pest control

Townsville and Burdekin landholders secure $2.5 million in federal funding to combat invasive weeds and pests, protecting vital agricultural land and the Great Barrier Reef.

Australia's Year of Reckoning on Male Violence

As 2025 ends, Australia faces a crisis of male violence. Experts like Kate Fitz-Gibbon warn change is urgent. From Lilie James to Brittany Higgins, the call for action is clear.

Corruption Scandal in Offshore Detention Revealed

A major whistleblower has detailed systemic corruption in Australia's offshore detention contracts. Discover the shocking allegations and the political fallout. Read the full investigation.

Third arrest over Elizabeth shopping centre stabbing

An 18-year-old man arrested over a violent Black Friday disturbance at Elizabeth City Centre. Two victims, including a critically injured teen, remain in hospital. Police confirm the attack was not random.

Cairns Founder Wins International Moyamoya Award

Nicola Baker from Cairns receives global recognition for her work raising awareness about Moyamoya disease through her foundation Moyamoya Australia. Discover her inspiring journey.

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