Australian boy who survived liver transplant now in battle against cancer
A young Australian boy who survived major surgery at just six months of age is in the middle of a brutal new battle for his life, his mum has revealed. …
Public Health
Victorian of the Year gong goes to outgoing chief health officer Brett Sutton
Outgoing Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton has been named 2023 Victorian of the Year for his role giving his all in Victoria’s most difficult time during the pandemic. Professor …
Bella’s parents thought she was fully protected against meningococcal. Now they want action after her death
The parents of a 23-year-old who died shortly after contracting a strain of Meningococcal not commonly vaccinated against are urging the government to do something to protect other people’s children. …
How an accident with a toothbrush changed Bree-Anna’s life forever
Bree-Anna Antony was in the bathroom getting ready for her best friend’s wedding in February 2021 when she knocked an electric toothbrush from the sink onto her foot. It would …
Surgeon Charlie Teo guilty of unsatisfactory conduct
Controversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct while operating on two patients at a Sydney hospital. The star surgeon will now need to get written …
Warning as six people rushed to NSW hospitals after using vapes bought on Snapchat
A number of young people have been rushed to hospital, suffering seizures, vomiting and loss of consciousness after using vapes bought on social media, NSW Health has warned. The six …
Woman injured, pet dog critical in ‘terrifying’ dog attack in Sydney
A 34-year-old woman and her pet Jack Russell terrier have been seriously injured in a vicious dog attack involving two Irish wolfhounds in southern Sydney. The woman received injuries to …
Central Coast school student dies from the flu as virus warnings rise
A student on NSW’s Central Coast has died after contracting the influenza virus, just days after health officials urged the community to get vaccinated. “Central Coast Local Health District can …