Between the flu, COVID and RSV, we have 'so many things circulating simultaneously'. Here's what the data says
It's not an extraordinary year in terms of the flu or RSV "in isolation", but this year's winter season is unusual because there are many things circulating together.
What you need to know about the NSW bird flu outbreak
A strain of high pathogenicity avian influenza was detected on a poultry farm in the Hawkesbury this week, as other subtypes of bird flu have made its way across the country.
Doctors told me I'd be 'very unlucky' to have TB in Australia. A week later I tested positive
The incidence of TB in Australia is low, but experts say we must remain alert to the disease, particularly with the growing threat of drug-resistant TB. This is what you need to know.
'Rampant' spread of illness across NSW with whooping cough rates at their highest in almost a decade
NSW Health data has revealed that whooping cough rates in the state are at their highest in almost a decade. Multiple respiratory illnesses — including whooping cough and pneumonia — have been spreading, particularly among school-aged children.
US surgeon general wants warning labels on social media platforms
Actually getting the labels on social media platforms would take congressional action — and it's not clear how quickly that might happen, even with apparent bipartisan unity around child safety online.
It's not safe for Shae to walk everywhere, but she still gets accosted for using a wheelchair
Ambulatory wheelchair users are relatively common but say they often face judgement and accusations they're faking their disabilities. This is what they want you to know.
Ban on chiropractors manipulating the spines of babies reinstated following outcry from doctors
The Chiropractic Board of Australia has reinstated an interim ban on the spinal manipulation of children under the age of two following a request from federal and state health ministers.
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In an adventure playground tucked away in a Brisbane suburb, a generation of kids are discovering an alternative way to play.
It's a chilly morning but there's no stopping these Granny Grommets from hitting the waves
They fell in love with the beach as kids, and now this group of boogie-boarding women are defying age stereotypes and finding friendship and fun in the surf.
Man charged after two workers injured in alleged knife assault at Western Sydney hospital
The ABC understands that four workers at Westmead Hospital tried to subdue the 39-year-old patient, with two becoming injured and two suffering wounds from a knife.
Australia has some of the strictest gun laws in the world, but how do they differ from state to state?
Australia is known for strict gun laws implemented after the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, but states and territories still have different ways of treating gun ownership. Here's a guide.
Woman facing big damage repair bill because her rental home wasn't big enough for her wheelchair
After more than seven years on a waiting list, Christie Lewis is finally moving to a house that's suited to her needs. But she's facing a big bill to repair the damage caused to her existing rental by her wheelchair.
Michelle cut her leg when she slipped on her driveway. After two weeks in a coma, she's now an amputee
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Families caught in cochlear implant bungle at Adelaide children's hospital receive $2.7 million
A total of $2.72 million has been paid to 139 families whose children were caught up in the cochlear implant bungle at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital — but the government says that does not preclude them from pursuing further legal action.
Police to charge Melbourne man with fraud after 500 COVID isolation payment claims made during pandemic
A 41-year-old man from Melbourne's west has been arrested as part of an investigation into more than 500 allegedly fraudulent applications for COVID-19 payments during the pandemic.
After seven suicides rocked a regional Victorian town, two women decided to make a difference
Two friends — a clinical psychologist and a school principal — saw an urgent need for embedded mental health support in a western Victorian community after a string of suicides. Now they're running a not-for-profit that places trainee psychologists in rural schools.
Between the flu, COVID and RSV, we have 'so many things circulating simultaneously'. Here's what the data says
It's not an extraordinary year in terms of the flu or RSV "in isolation", but this year's winter season is unusual because there are many things circulating together.
What you need to know about the NSW bird flu outbreak
A strain of high pathogenicity avian influenza was detected on a poultry farm in the Hawkesbury this week, as other subtypes of bird flu have made its way across the country.
Beyoncé can sell out stadiums — here's why she's now selling shampoo
It's hard to name an A-Lister who has yet to launch their own cosmetics line. As celebrities become less the face of brands and start becoming founders, some of the biggest names show where this billion-dollar industry is heading.
'It's constant torture': Heartbreak as 4yo excluded from kindergarten after epilepsy diagnosis
The parents of a four-year-old boy are furious he was removed from his long-time early learning centre after being diagnosed with epilepsy. Advocates say it's not an isolated incident.
Baby's death during freebirth referred to coroner, sparking concern among health officials
Two doulas are believed to have been present during the freebirth near Toowoomba on Wednesday.
Small Australian wineries record 'mind-blowing' wins at Decanter awards in London
At the prestigious Decanter wine awards in London, Australian has "retained its status amongst the major global players" after recording a series of impressive medals.
Measles surges globally as immunisation in Australia suffers setback. Are we at risk of an outbreak?
Health experts spotlight "creative" solutions Australia can adopt in the face of growing under-vaccination of children and spread of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles.
Doctors told me I'd be 'very unlucky' to have TB in Australia. A week later I tested positive
The incidence of TB in Australia is low, but experts say we must remain alert to the disease, particularly with the growing threat of drug-resistant TB. This is what you need to know.
Man sentenced for manslaughter after losing temper, punching victim 'to death'
After pleading not guilty to Scott Pilton's murder, a jury convicted Paul Anthony Quinlan on a lesser charge of manslaughter.
Self-driving cars a 'game changer' for disabled Aussies, but they've got a kangaroo problem
Darren waits "hours and hours and hours" for taxis in Queensland, and hopes self-driving cars might be the answer. But an unpredictable marsupial is standing in the way.
How getting a haircut might save your life
Back in her salon 12 months after the melanoma was removed from her arm, Kira Eacott is having honest conversations about skin health with clients and family.
Researchers want you to donate your poo to help investigate different microbiomes in our gut
Australia's first comprehensive microbiome biobank is launching its appeal for bacteria donors on its quest to discover new treatments for gut diseases.
'Rampant' spread of illness across NSW with whooping cough rates at their highest in almost a decade
NSW Health data has revealed that whooping cough rates in the state are at their highest in almost a decade. Multiple respiratory illnesses — including whooping cough and pneumonia — have been spreading, particularly among school-aged children.
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analysis:Why pharmacies could be teetering on an 'Uber' moment
The ACCC is wary about the proposed merger of Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare. But other decisions will matter more for service and prices. They concern pharmacy discounting and location rules, and they'll involve taking on existing owners.
Jobs are being left unfilled in Tasmania's public health system — on purpose. The government says it's 'prudent'
Job vacancies across radiology, pathology, nursing and midwifery questioned extensively by Labor and the Greens in response to the Tasmanian government's "vacancy control" measures, leaked last week in an internal Health Department memo.
Winter can be one of the most dangerous times for house fires — and the causes aren't always obvious
After more than 450 call-outs in winter last year, Queensland is already seeing a spike in house fires — three of them fatal.