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Latest news: Health
Brett Sutton walks from health top job, almost crushed
Chief health officer Brett Sutton admits he has some regrets about Victoria's COVID-19 health measures after resigning to take up a new role at the CSIRO.
Jun 09, 2023
Meningococcal alert after two more deaths as cases rise
Two meningococcal patients have died in Victoria just days after it was revealed a NSW resident died from the disease and cases are rising across Australia.
Jun 09, 2023
Qld premier reveals personal pain of tragic miscarriage
Annastacia Palaszczuk has shared her experience of having a miscarriage at home as another woman's distressing hospital experience leads to a major review.
Jun 08, 2023
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Doctors urge COVID and flu jab as fifth wave approaches
A fifth wave of COVID-19 infections is looming this winter, with Australians being urged to get their booster and flu vaccine at the same time.
Jun 08, 2023
Vaping crackdown on shops before wider e-cigarette ban
The South Australian government will crack down on the sale of illegal vaping products containing nicotine ahead of a wider federal ban.
Jun 08, 2023
Thousands leaving NSW emergency units without treatment
NSW patients are facing long waits as new data shows demand for the state's ambulance and emergency departments reaching record levels.
Jun 07, 2023
UQ forges global deal to create home-grown vaccines
Brisbane will become a hub for vaccine development in the Asia-Pacific region under a deal between a Queensland university and a top US school.
Jun 07, 2023
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New assisted dying laws help 12 people end suffering
South Australia's assisted dying regime has received positive feedback after the first three months of operation, the state government says.
Jun 07, 2023
Doctors wasting too much time on bureaucratic red tape
Doctors waste too much time with non-standardised templates, naming specialists in referrals and outdated data-sharing, according to the RACGP.
Jun 05, 2023
Qld nursing, midwifery students to get $5k rural bonus
The Queensland government has made an early budget announcement around incentives to get nursing and midwifery students to the regions for placements.
Jun 04, 2023
Teenage smoking rates triple as vape crackdown looms
While the federal government mulls over new vaping regulations, tobacco smoking rates are on the rise, worrying health experts.
Jun 02, 2023
NSW reviews safety reforms for frontline health workers
A spate of violent incidents and recommendations to improve safety in hospitals has prompted a review into whether frontline workers are properly protected.
Jun 01, 2023
Breakthrough in disease affecting one in nine women
Australian researchers have made a major leap forward, paving the way for the treatment of endometriosis, which could rapidly change health outcomes for women.
Jun 01, 2023
Hospital admissions fell as pandemic caseload surged
The peak of the COVID-19 pandemic actually saw a fall in hospital admissions but doctors say pressure remains to clear backlogs in elective surgery.
May 30, 2023
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'It's simple': calls for protections for NSW doctors
The Australian Medical Association is asking the NSW government to award similar protections for doctors as they have for emergency workers.
May 30, 2023
Vapers urged to see health risks through the haze
Young vape users and their parents are being targeted in a new campaign to raise awareness about the harms of e-cigarettes.
May 29, 2023
Heavy metals, nicotine, arsenic in retail vape products
Vaping products available from Queensland retailers have been found to contain chemicals including nicotine, arsenic and lead, according to a government study.
May 27, 2023
Spike in flu cases places unvaccinated elderly at risk
Health authorities are urging older members of the community to get vaccinated as flu cases spike across NSW just a week before winter.
May 25, 2023
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Woolies ice-cream sandwiches recalled over metal risk
Woolworths is recalling its WW Cookies & Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches after metal was found inside.
May 24, 2023
Possum poo holds the key to Burili ulcer outbreaks
A new surveillance system uses possum poo to detect possible outbreaks of a flesh-eating disease in Victoria.
May 23, 2023
Orange Private Hospital goes into administration
Nearly 100 employees and patients in the NSW central west face an uncertain future after the Orange Private Hospital went into administration.
May 23, 2023
Reports on defence suicides can take hundreds of days
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told it takes more than 600 days on average to complete an independent report into a death.
May 23, 2023
Renters face health issues from poor housing standards
University researchers say a lack of regulations in Australia means some renters are being forced to live in properties which may put their health at risk.
May 22, 2023
Qld GPs reject 'safe and effective' pharmacy trial
Queensland doctors continue to campaign against a pharmacy program that offers "safe and effective care" for urinary tract infections.
May 22, 2023
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