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Native birdlife on the frontline as flu rapidly spreads

Native birdlife on the frontline as flu rapidly spreads

Another state has recorded its first native bird case of H5 bird flu, and surveillance in the affected region remains ongoing as the national tally rises.

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Wildlife advocates are calling for an urgent $200 million spend to protect birds and mammals from a devastating virus, with hundreds of species at risk.

'Cancer doesn't wait': a new plan to help rural men

'Cancer doesn't wait': a new plan to help rural men

'Cancer doesn't wait': a new plan to help rural men

'Cancer doesn't wait': a new plan to help rural men

One regional patient had to spend more than $20,000 on prostate cancer surgery, as a new health plan aims to address the higher mortality rate in rural areas.

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'Starting to take off': bird flu mass mortality likely

'Starting to take off': bird flu mass mortality likely

An environmental group says bird flu is starting to spread quickly in Australia and more funding is needed to boost wildlife resilience.

Dr Fauci faces contentious US Senate hearing on COVID

Dr Fauci faces contentious US Senate hearing on COVID

Former top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing into his handling of the COVID pandemic.

Alzheimer's blood test to radically change diagnosis

Alzheimer's blood test to radically change diagnosis

A game-changing new blood test for Alzheimer's disease will soon be rolled out in Australia, but there's a good reason why it won't yet be for everyone.

'Spreading like a wildfire': Ebola death toll hits 1400

'Spreading like a wildfire': Ebola death toll hits 1400

The number of Ebola cases in the in the ‌Democratic ⁠Republic of Congo is rapidly climbing as authorities battle to contain the deadly outbreak.

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It's now official: bird flu cases in four states

It's now official: bird flu cases in four states

It's now official: bird flu cases in four states

It's now official: bird flu cases in four states

Officials have confirmed that a fast‑spreading strain of H5 bird flu has reached a fourth state, with a migratory seabird washed ashore north of Brisbane.

One million Aussies have cancer, under-40s rates rise

One million Aussies have cancer, under-40s rates rise

One million Aussies have cancer, under-40s rates rise

One million Aussies have cancer, under-40s rates rise

The most detailed analysis of how cancer affects Australians shows mortality rates are improving for some patients, including First Nations people.

'Passion and purpose' of melanoma researcher remembered

'Passion and purpose' of melanoma researcher remembered

'Passion and purpose' of melanoma researcher remembered

'Passion and purpose' of melanoma researcher remembered

After a life where he made skin cancer largely beatable and greatly accelerated brain cancer research, an Australian of the Year winner has been farewelled.

Chronic disease up, childhood vaccination rates fall

Chronic disease up, childhood vaccination rates fall

Chronic disease up, childhood vaccination rates fall

Chronic disease up, childhood vaccination rates fall

Chronic disease is becoming a major issue in Australia with a new report also calling out the country's falling childhood vaccination rate.

Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Australia's sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range hens housed, where practical.

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Authorities have confirmed a fifth case of deadly bird flu, but there remains no evidence of spread to resident wildlife populations.

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

CSIRO testing has confirmed a fourth case of deadly H5N1 bird flu in a giant petrel found on Western Australia's southern coast.

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Bird flu strain was always expected to reach Australia

Members of the public are being urged to report birds that could be suffering from avian flu to authorities but are warned not to try to handle them.

Health fears after weedkiller approved for ongoing use

A decision to approve the ongoing use of toxic weedkillers has been slammed by an advocacy group which warns it leaves people at risk of deadly diseases.

Bird flu outbreak could leave industry devastated

A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time, putting the poultry industry on high alert for a potential outbreak.

Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.

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Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland.

Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

A conference has discussed multi-pronged responses to curtailing a debilitating mosquito-borne disease after an outbreak of over 20,000 cases.

Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zones

Africa's Centre for Disease Control is concerned about the low number of contacts of Ebola patients in Congo that have been identified and traced.

Bosses to testify at inquest over deadly COVID outbreak

An inquest into the deaths of 50 aged care residents during a COVID-19 outbreak will resume after the facility pleaded guilty to a criminal charge.

Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy

Neale Daniher has handed the baton of finding a cure for motor neurone disease to his family and all he has inspired through his 13 years of tireless advocacy.

Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle

AFL legend and motor neurone disease crusader Neale Daniher has been given a final farewell with a long guard of honour following an emotional funeral.

Ebola cases hit 389 in DR Congo, including 63 deaths

Residents have attacked an Ebola burial team in the Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province amid an increase in the number of confirmed cases.

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