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Falling cases put Australia on brink of eliminating HIV

Falling cases put Australia on brink of eliminating HIV

The first country to achieve a virtual elimination of HIV could be Australia, but marginalised groups and late detections remain a concern.

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Former footballer and professional boxer Shane Tuck heard voices and had mental health concerns for years, an inquest into his death has been told.

Start from scratch call as nuclear dump plan shelved

Start from scratch call as nuclear dump plan shelved

Start from scratch call as nuclear dump plan shelved

Start from scratch call as nuclear dump plan shelved

South Australia has called for a fresh start on a proposal to build a nuclear waste dump somewhere in the nation.

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People examined after NSW horse dies of Hendra virus

People examined after NSW horse dies of Hendra virus

NSW has recorded its first case of the Hendra horse virus in years and is trying to assess who came into contact with the animal before its death.

Free flu jabs as premier tells anyone sick to stay home

Free flu jabs as premier tells anyone sick to stay home

Queenslanders will get free flu jabs with the state already recording more cases than last year as concerns grow about the disease spreading among children.

Defence veteran suicides a national tragedy: inquiry

Defence veteran suicides a national tragedy: inquiry

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told the military community has suffered a "tidal wave" of loss due to high rates of suicide.

Truckies to open up on struggles while on the open road

Truckies to open up on struggles while on the open road

One truckie wants to get his fellow drivers to open up about their demons on the road, as the industry faces a mental health crisis.

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Measles alert after case visits airport and shops

Measles alert after case visits airport and shops

Measles alert after case visits airport and shops

Measles alert after case visits airport and shops

A health alert has been issued in Queensland after a man unknowingly infected with measles visited multiple businesses after flying from Melbourne to Brisbane.

Misconduct ruling for GP granted $24m in patient's will

Misconduct ruling for GP granted $24m in patient's will

Misconduct ruling for GP granted $24m in patient's will

Misconduct ruling for GP granted $24m in patient's will

A Sydney GP has been found guilty of professional misconduct after being left millions of dollars in the will of a former patient.

Death warning as potent opioid spreads to four states

Death warning as potent opioid spreads to four states

Death warning as potent opioid spreads to four states

Death warning as potent opioid spreads to four states

The death of an Adelaide man and two deaths in Queensland may be linked to a dangerous synthetic opioid which has been detected in at least four states.

Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates

Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates

Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates

Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates

Health chiefs will meet to consider ways to boost Queensland's lagging flu vaccinations but the minister suggests free jabs for all might not be the answer.

Party drug shows promise as cure for severe depression

Party drug shows promise as cure for severe depression

Party drug shows promise as cure for severe depression

Party drug shows promise as cure for severe depression

There are high hopes the party drug ketamine could be the key to curing severe depression as a last resort measure.

WHO deems popular sweetener 'possible' carcinogen

WHO deems popular sweetener 'possible' carcinogen

WHO deems popular sweetener 'possible' carcinogen

WHO deems popular sweetener 'possible' carcinogen

One of the most popular sweeteners has been labelled by the World Health Organisation as a possible carcinogen, but consumption advice is unchanged.

Calls for flu jab increase after second child's death

Calls for flu jab increase after second child's death

Calls for flu jab increase after second child's death

Calls for flu jab increase after second child's death

The death of a second child has prompted stern calls for Australians to roll up their sleeves for a flu vaccination.

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Clear shortcomings in Qld hospital audiology review

A review into a Queensland hospital's audiological care has found clear failures within the service that required urgent follow-ups with children.

'Holy grail' stroke breakthrough put through its paces

Stroke sufferers could soon access a promising new "game changer" drug to help treat blood blockages in the brain, with human trials to get underway.

Warning as girl dies from flu amid rising cases

A Queensland girl has died after catching influenza amid warnings of a rise in cases and following the death of a student from the virus in NSW.

'You’ll be dead by Friday': surgeon Charlie Teo guilty

Controversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct with conditions imposed on his registration.

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Salvos site considered for Melbourne CBD injecting room

The Victorian government is considering a plan to house a second supervised injecting room out of a Salvation Army building following a long-awaited report.

Indigenous focus in milestone suicide prevention plan

Australia's first legislated plan to prevent suicide includes a focus on reducing risk among Indigenous communities.

Voice talked up to help close gaps in disadvantage

The First Nations voice to parliament will help the nation meet Closing the Gap targets, the Minister for Indigenous Australians says, as its progress updates.

STI test vending machines for sexual health hotspots

Two custom-built STI test vending machines will be rolled out across regional Victoria to improve communities' sexual health.

Aussie wastewater still flush with illicit drugs

Cocaine, fentanyl and other illicit drug use jumped over summer while cannabis consumption is now officially twice that of methylamphetamine.

School student dies from the flu as virus warnings rise

Calls are mounting for people to get vaccinated after a student from NSW's Central Coast died after contracting the flu.

Aged care beds deal takes pressure of ED wait times

NSW Premier Chris Minns is concerned about long hospital waiting times as the state turns to a federal program to shift elderly people out of hospital.

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