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Australia closer to HIV target but disparities exist

Australia closer to HIV target but disparities exist

Disproportionately high numbers of HIV in First Nations people reflect the need for better access to health care as Australia edges closer to its global target.

Aus Grand Prix on hook for axed Robbie Williams concert

Aus Grand Prix on hook for axed Robbie Williams concert

Aus Grand Prix on hook for axed Robbie Williams concert

Aus Grand Prix on hook for axed Robbie Williams concert

The Grand Prix's bid to overturn a $2.84 million payout to a music promoter over a canned Robbie Williams concert in 2020 has come to a screeching halt.

First pelican falls to bird flu, another sea lion dies

First pelican falls to bird flu, another sea lion dies

First pelican falls to bird flu, another sea lion dies

First pelican falls to bird flu, another sea lion dies

An Australian pelican has been confirmed to have bird flu, with concerns the far-ranging species could carry the virus well inland.

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First case of bird flu in endangered sea lion

First case of bird flu in endangered sea lion

Australia's rarest seal species has recorded a case of bird flu for the first time, with an animal dying from the disease while recovering from a shark attack.

'Social distancing' plea for birds as flu hits Sydney

'Social distancing' plea for birds as flu hits Sydney

A deadly bird flu strain has hit the shores of another major Australian city, with a vet urging people and pets to practice "social distancing" with wild birds.

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Congo's Ebola epidemic poses a threat to its neighbours and the region as a whole, says WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Congo's Ebola toll passes 3000, cases rise to 6186

Congo's Ebola toll passes 3000, cases rise to 6186

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6000 confirmed cases with more than 3000 deaths.

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More than 6000 people infected with Ebola in DR Congo

More than 6000 people infected with Ebola in DR Congo

More than 6000 people infected with Ebola in DR Congo

More than 6000 people infected with Ebola in DR Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo ‌authorities report that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6000 cases with 2911 deaths.

Dolphin contracts bird flu as staff pulled from island

Dolphin contracts bird flu as staff pulled from island

Dolphin contracts bird flu as staff pulled from island

Dolphin contracts bird flu as staff pulled from island

With bird flu now being detected in dolphins, scientists are being evacuated from a remote Australian territory to protect them from psychological distress.

Fears for seals grow after second flu detection

Fears for seals grow after second flu detection

Fears for seals grow after second flu detection

Fears for seals grow after second flu detection

There are fears for the viability of Australia's seal populations after another detection of bird flu, while critically endangered birds will be vaccinated.

Congo's Ebola death rate nears 50 per cent, 5000 cases

Congo's Ebola death rate nears 50 per cent, 5000 cases

Congo's Ebola death rate nears 50 per cent, 5000 cases

Congo's Ebola death rate nears 50 per cent, 5000 cases

New figures show since May, 2378 people have died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo with a case fatality rate of 47.4 per cent.

Fears for injured wildlife as bird flu spreads

Fears for injured wildlife as bird flu spreads

Fears for injured wildlife as bird flu spreads

Fears for injured wildlife as bird flu spreads

Some vets have stopped treating birds and other wildlife as H5 flu fears - and cases - climb across the nation.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country's history

DR Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country's history

DR Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country's history

DR Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country's history

The death toll in DR Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed the 2299 recorded in 2018-2020, which was previously the African country's worst on record.

DR Congo reports Ebola death in new province

DR Congo reports Ebola death in new province

DR Congo reports Ebola death in new province

DR Congo reports Ebola death in new province

Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province, with a death recorded in Bas-Uele.

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Bird flu's spread sparks Tasmanian devil, parrot fears

The detection of a deadly bird flu strain in Tasmania for the first time has prompted concern for endangered species that only exist on the island.

Poultry industry warned of devastating bird flu losses

Australia's poultry farmers face likely devastating losses as bird flu entrenches itself in the nation, similar to the impact endured by the American industry.

Ebola toll passes 2000, cases rise to 4449 in DR Congo

The ‌number ‌of confirmed Ebola cases ‌in ‌the ⁠Democratic Republic of Congo ⁠has increased ‌to 4449, including 2061 deaths, data shows.

At least 2000 people killed in Congo's Ebola outbreak

Congo's has recorded 2011 deaths among confirmed Ebola cases as authorities struggle to slow the fastest-growing outbreak on record.

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Backyards become frontline for nation's bird flu fight

What happens in suburban backyards now will be critical to keeping the deadly H5 bird blu strain out of poultry and away from pets as infections rise.

Bird flu fears prompt 'proactive' poultry farms order

Preventative measures are set to be enforced on poultry farms to prevent the spread of a deadly strain of bird flu as more cases are detected.

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4000 cases

Ebola cases have hit a grim milestone as Congo authorities struggle to keep pace with the fastest-spreading outbreak of the virus ever recorded.

WHO wants probe into possible Ebola mutation

The World Health Organisation will probe whether a mutation of the Ebola virus has occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Fears for Australian sea lions as bird flu cases grow

Experts are warning Australia's sea lion population could face major losses after a pup's death as cases continue to mount from a national bird flu outbreak.

'Grim news': Penguin alert as bird flu outbreak worsens

The escalating bird flu crisis could wipe out almost half of a penguin colony in Victoria, as authorities scramble to limit the outbreak's impact on wildlife.

Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage

The concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray River is creating a perfect storm for the spread of the deadly virus, experts have warned.

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