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Bite victims urged to stop bringing snakes to hospital
Savannah Meacham
An eastern brown snake taken to Bundaberg Hospital's emergency department by a bite victim. (HANDOUT/WIDE BAY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICE)
Dumping of Melbourne injection room 'will cost lives'
Rachael Ward
Melbourne's first injecting room opened in North Richmond and was made permanent in 2023. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Flu cases spike early prompting vaccination push
Anna McGuinness
Flu cases are already on the rise sparking a push for people to get vaccinated. Picture by Shutterstock
In Depth
'Grave concern': regional hospitals brace for amalgamation mandate
Ben Silvester and Jessica Greenan
An independent review of the amalgamation of Grampians Health found significant problems with the way the process was managed.
Kids Health Crisis
'Dire need': kids waiting years for paediatric appointments
Sarah Falson
Children are waiting months and sometimes years on paediatrician wait-lists. File picture
'I lost them both': Dad and son's mullet-driven mental health mission
Taylor Dodge
Rhys Chan and five-year-old son Lucas Chan are raising funds and awareness for mental health. Picture by Bernard Humphreys
Boost for children struck down by 'horrific' disease
Jacob Shteyman
Kim Hemsley says she hopes childhood dementia will be treated in her lifetime. (HANDOUT/FLINDERS UNIVERSITY)
Alarm sounded on 'deep fake' health misinformation
Rachael Ward
Public health student Khalid Muse says the use of vapes has skyrocketed among his peers. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
Health must be a priority amid simmering global tensions
Esperanza Martinez
There are more than 120 armed conflicts in the world right now. Picture Shutterstock
Long COVID study gives Australians cause for hope
Katelyn Catanzariti
The study tracked a group of people who contracted COVID-19 during Australia's first wave. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

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LATEST NEWS
'Jam packed with love': the story of the Anzac biscuit
Stephanie Gardiner • 40m ago
The Anzac biscuit is a staple for Australians and New Zealanders during April commemorations. (Stephanie Flack/AAP PHOTOS)
More Aussies to buy an electric cars but price a factor
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 41m ago
Rising living costs and high EV purchase prices remain a drawback for buyers, the report found. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

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