Health authorities in Western Australia have issued a measles alert after four new cases were identified, with exposure sites including cafes and hospitals. This follows spikes in NSW and Victoria, highlighting vaccination concerns.
Health authorities warn of measles exposure at Dome Cafe in Wanneroo and ARB Wangara after an infected person returned from Bali and Phuket. This is WA's fourth case in 2026.
Health authorities have launched an urgent measles vaccine campaign in the Barwon South West region of Victoria following a significant rise in cases, urging residents to check their vaccination status.
Ebony Baxter performed CPR on nine-month-old Kohen after his father found him unresponsive in a car. The mother has been charged with criminal neglect in this heartbreaking case.
A motorcyclist has sustained serious injuries following a collision between a black Yamaha sports bike and a grey Ford SUV at a Belconnen intersection on Friday evening.
Imohgen Alo, 12, rang the bell at John Hunter Children's Hospital after beating T-cell lymphoma. She now aspires to play rugby in the Olympics and become an oncology nurse to help other children.
Severe flooding in Northern Queensland has created a high risk of serious infections for residents, with health authorities warning of waterborne diseases and environmental hazards.
A young girl under 10 suffered major facial injuries in a dog attack in Hillary, Perth. She is in stable condition at Perth Children's Hospital as authorities investigate.
A 19-year-old man shot his wife moments after she gave birth at an Alabama hospital before turning the gun on himself, in a shocking murder-suicide.
A primary school-aged girl was attacked by a dog in Hillarys, sustaining serious facial injuries, and was rushed to Perth Children's Hospital in stable condition.
A Queensland coroner has officially determined that Piper James, a 19-year-old Canadian, died from drowning due to a dingo attack on K'gari island in January.
The Albanese government has pledged new funding to address critical issues at Burrangiri Aged Care Respite, aiming to improve services and support for elderly residents and their families.
The Illawarra region has secured a significant portion of a $115 million federal funding package to increase aged care bed capacity, addressing local demand.
Lachie Ower, a 28-year-old from Geelong, shares his devastating stage four bowel cancer diagnosis, urging others to get checked early for symptoms.
Online platforms are rapidly delivering nitrous oxide, a dangerous substance, to young people in Geelong, raising serious health and safety concerns in the community.
Barwon Health has issued an urgent warning about nang use after a surge in severe poisoning cases, including paralysis, in the Geelong region.
A quick-thinking four-year-old called emergency services when his mother collapsed at home. The story highlights multiple heroic acts recognized at NSW Ambulance awards.
Perth will host Australia's first ear bank, aiming to develop genetic therapies for hereditary hearing loss in children and adults, with research starting in June.
A deputy superintendent from Hakea Prison rescued a man from drowning at Serpentine Falls in Western Australia while off-duty, highlighting a dramatic water safety incident.
A 30-year-old woman, assaulted after a work Christmas party in Reservoir, Melbourne, has appealed for help alongside police to find the perpetrator.
A nine-month-old baby boy was found unresponsive at a house in Elizabeth Downs, with paramedics unable to revive him. Police have launched an investigation into the death.
A terminally ill father is fighting for a life-extending cancer drug to be subsidized, hoping to spend more precious time with his young children.
Sue Rishman, a 70-year-old from Teralba, survived kidney cancer that spread to her lungs and heart thanks to the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, now on the PBS for multiple cancers.
Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate a 15-year-old girl reported missing from Brinsmead on March 4, 2026, with concerns for her welfare.
A new fulfilment centre in Cairns ensures reliable medication supply for 120 pharmacies across Far North Queensland, boosting local healthcare resilience.
Steven Lin, a best-selling author and social media influencer, was shot dead by police after randomly attacking two women in Potts Point. Investigators probe his recent drug use and legal troubles.
The Albanese Government is under fire for rejecting funding to send a seriously ill toddler overseas for life-saving proton beam therapy, as Australia lags in delivering the advanced cancer treatment.
Australians with macular degeneration fear losing sight or paying thousands under a Medicare reclassification that restricts eye injections to out-of-hospital settings.
Twenty Australian health bodies unite to call for a 40% increase in Medicare rebates for longer GP consultations, arguing current short appointments hinder chronic disease management and early diagnosis.
A coroner has officially declared a man from Fairy Meadow deceased after he went missing, but the cause of death remains unknown, leaving unanswered questions for his family.