Category : Health


Geelong urology pioneer Donald Murphy passes away

The Geelong community mourns the loss of esteemed urologist Dr Donald Murphy, a medical pioneer whose work in microsurgery and vasectomy reversal changed countless lives. Read about his remarkable legacy.

Deadly Melioidosis Warning for Cairns Region

Health authorities issue a critical warning as melioidosis cases surge in Far North Queensland. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself from this deadly soil-borne disease.

Teen injured in Mount Kembla motocross accident

A 14-year-old boy suffered head and arm injuries after a jump went wrong at the Mount Kembla motocross track. The incident follows another serious crash at the same location just days earlier.

Mum's 'asthma' was a football-sized tumour

A South Coast free diver's asthma symptoms turned out to be a massive 2.5kg tumour. Monica Sutherland shares her harrowing fight with rare cancer and her hope for new treatments.

Woman, 92, dies in Grovedale car crash

A 92-year-old woman has died following a single-vehicle crash in Grovedale. Police are investigating the incident and urge any witnesses to come forward.

Canberra's centenarian wave: Is the city ready?

As Canberra leads Australia in life expectancy, we meet 102-year-old Marina O'Rourke and ask if the city is prepared for a projected boom in centenarians. Discover the challenges and initiatives.

Carer found dead at Buccan home, man arrested

A 46-year-old Brisbane carer was found dead with injuries at a Buccan property. A 36-year-old man has been arrested in NSW as Queensland police investigate the suspected murder.

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