New figures have revealed where Aussies are being hit hardest by out-of-pocket GP fees as bulk billing clinics become increasingly rare.
Clareese Packer
An inner-city council is eyeing a bold move to cut out vaping amid a worrying new trend.
NewsWire
An inner-city Perth council is considering expanding its smoke-free zone after a noticeable rise of vaping, despite issuing just two fines to smokers in two years.
Caitlyn Rintoul
If you see someone at run club with a tinfoil hat, don’t be alarmed: some fitness apps are collecting seven times more personal data than the competitors.
Blair Jackson
A fresh decision has been handed down after an unregistered doctor was convicted of the manslaughter of a patient following a botched boob job.
Steven Zemek and Clareese Packer
An environmental watchdog is set to test waters at a popular beach over concerns of cancer-causing “forever chemicals”.
A fresh push is underway for a federal ban on advertisements for unhealthy food and drink, citing concerns for the welfare of children.
Thomas Sargeant
Two children have been rushed to hospital after their “biscuit-style” inflatable crashed in a horror incident on a busy lake.
Nathan Schmidt
Nearly 250 cancer care nurses will be funded to continue the necessary work of the McGrath Foundation, after it announced a major expansion.
Jessica Wang and Aisling Brennan
Mass resignations are set to hit a profession already suffering critical shortages, with one state offering over $3000 per day and still unable to fill roles.
An ex-paramedic shared a grave warning to parents over a popular $3 supermarket item that carries the risk of seriously injuring children over the holiday season.
Alexandra Feiam
Authorities are urging residents and visitors to be wary of mosquitoes after a dangerous mosquito-borne virus- which can be deadly in rare circumstances - was detected.
Aisling Brennan
Lawyers investigating a commonly used contraceptive are forming class action cases in multiple countries after reports it may be linked to brain tumours.
For over a decade, Melbourne man Benn hid his addiction from friends and family. Now he’s working to make it easier for others to fight for their lives.
You may be ‘out of office’ but are you really on holiday? Here’s how to get the most out of your days off these holidays.
Ty Ferguson, Carol Maher and Rachel Curtis
Victoria’s pill testing laws are receiving their first road test at the four-day Beyond the Valley Festival.
Staff writers
Health authorities in one Aussie state have issued a major warning over viruses spread by mosquitos, less than a week after a similar issue across the border.
Aussies are being warned to monitor for symptoms of a potentially deadly disease after an infectious person travelled to multiple locations.
Adelaide Lang
One of the most common pieces of tech has been given a massive new dimension with the approval of life-changing technology in Australia.
Aussies who visited several locations in inner-Sydney have been issued a warning.
A controversial new security feature spotted at a McDonald’s restaurant notorious for antisocial behaviour has exposed an ugly reality faced by fast-food workers.
Duncan Evans
A gruesome flesh-eating bacteria – suspected to be transmitted by an iconic animal – is spreading in one Aussie state, and health officials are warning everyone is at risk.
Eight health staff have quit and another 10 have been reprimanded for an appalling act directed at a teenager with a high-profile father.
A major pharmaceutical giant known for its extensive catalogue of healthcare products has been sued over claims it sold Aussies dud cold and flu medications.
Emma Kirk