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Latest news: Health
Homebirths to be introduced at Royal Women's Hospital
Victoria's publicly funded homebirth program will be expanded to three extra hospitals, including the Royal Women's Hospital, the state government says.
Jul 25, 2023
Vic govt not sorry for tower lockdown despite payments
More than 2500 residents who were locked down in nine Melbourne public housing towers will each be paid $2200 or $1130 after settling with the state government.
Jul 24, 2023
Warning of lingering harm amid rural pediatric squeeze
The children's health charity Royal Far West is warning of worsening complex developmental conditions as families wait years to see specialists.
Jul 23, 2023
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NT looks to reinstate voluntary assisted dying laws
The NT government has launched a new bid to introduce voluntary assisted dying laws more than a quarter of a century after its pioneering legislation.
Jul 21, 2023
Measles alert after cases visit hospital and shops
NSW Health has urged people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after two members of the same family visited several locations while infectious.
Jul 21, 2023
Big fine for mass dumping of asbestos contaminated soil
A man who pleaded guilty two two charges after contaminated soil was dumped on his property must pay more than $200,000 and clean up his land within months.
Jul 21, 2023
Woman gets cancer from husband's asbestos-laden clothes
The family of a woman who contracted cancer after inhaling asbestos dust and fibre present on her husband's work clothes has been awarded more than $600,000.
Jul 21, 2023
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Aussies live longer and prosper but face money worries
Life expectancy and job satisfaction in Australia have improved but a report tracking the nation's wellbeing was less positive on other key measures.
Jul 21, 2023
Bad news for drinkers as tax on spirits set to rise
Australia’s tax on spirits is set for another hike next month, meaning drinkers can expect to pay more for a rum and coke.
Jul 20, 2023
Heat disrupts cancer tests for a million rural Aussies
Bowel cancer screening kits cannot be used when temperatures rise above 30.5C, sparking calls for targeted rural health campaigns during winter.
Jul 20, 2023
Alice Springs takeaway alcohol restrictions extended
Alcohol restrictions are being extended in Alice Springs with no end date set as figures show a reduction in hospitalisations and domestic violence incidents.
Jul 20, 2023
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.
Jul 19, 2023
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.
Jul 19, 2023
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.
Jul 19, 2023
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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.
Jul 19, 2023
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.
Jul 17, 2023
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.
Jul 17, 2023
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.
Jul 16, 2023
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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.
Jul 15, 2023
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.
Jul 14, 2023
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.
Jul 14, 2023
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.
Jul 14, 2023
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.
Jul 14, 2023
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.
Jul 13, 2023
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.
Jul 13, 2023
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