Queensland Health declares public health alert after multiple measles cases confirmed in Cairns and the wider region. Urgent warnings issued for specific locations as health authorities race to contain the outbreak.
Mining giant BHP faces fierce backlash from Queensland's government after attributing job losses to the state's coal royalty scheme, igniting a heated debate over resource taxes and corporate responsibility.
The Queensland government has announced a controversial ban on pill testing services, drawing fierce criticism from health experts who warn it will put young lives at risk at music festivals and events.
A terminally ill grandfather's heart-wrenching final days have sparked emotional debate as Queensland's assisted dying laws come into effect, allowing patients choice in their final moments.
A Queensland driver's disastrous shortcut attempt ended with his ute stranded on active railway tracks, prompting a dramatic rescue and a stern warning from authorities.
Queensland Health sounds the alarm as a measles-infected traveller from overseas visits busy public spots in Cairns. Health officials are urgently contacting potential contacts as the highly contagious viral threat spreads.
Queensland Police have launched an investigation into wildlife conservationist Bob Irwin following a complaint. The 84-year-old father of the late Steve Irwin denies any wrongdoing.
Discover how a historic 50km rail corridor in Central Queensland is being transformed into a world-class cycling trail, promising to boost eco-tourism and breathe new life into rural communities.
Parents across the UK are urged to check their children's MMR vaccination status immediately as the NHS launches an emergency drive to curb a dangerous measles outbreak. Health officials warn of serious complications as cases surge.
Outrage erupts as visitors to Queensland's iconic Cape York peninsula leave behind a trail of destruction, dumping tonnes of rubbish and damaging sacred Indigenous sites at the northernmost point of the Australian mainland.
A major Queensland transport company with a 23-year history has entered liquidation, collapsing with massive debts and leaving dozens of employees without jobs in a severe blow to the region's freight industry.
The NHS intensifies its winter vaccination campaign, strongly advising pregnant women and young children to get protected as flu cases surge across the UK.
UK health officials issue urgent warning as whooping cough cases surge. Learn the key symptoms, why it's so dangerous for babies, and how to protect your family from this highly contagious disease.
Health officials sound the alarm as a dangerous measles outbreak spreads across the UK. Pregnant women and unvaccinated children at highest risk. Symptoms and protection advice revealed.
Health officials issue a stark warning as whooping cough cases in England hit a dramatic high. Pregnant women are strongly advised to get vaccinated to protect their newborns from this potentially fatal disease.
Exclusive: The NHS faces a critical shortage of the enhanced flu vaccine, prioritising vulnerable groups and leaving millions of women and children with limited protection this winter. Health officials issue stark warning.
UK Health Security Agency issues critical warning as whooping cough cases surge. Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated to protect newborns, with five infant deaths already reported.
Labour MP Stephen Kinnock demands NHS Wales end the 'unfair' vaccination postcode lottery after his constituents were denied jabs despite being eligible. He calls for a unified UK-wide booking system.
A Queensland single mother's life transformed overnight after winning £1.2 million in Bronte's lottery. Discover her emotional reaction and future plans.
A heartbreaking case of a baby dying from whooping cough has been confirmed in the UK, as health officials issue an urgent warning over dangerously low vaccination uptake. Experts blame the anti-vax movement and pandemic disruption for the crisis.
Health officials issue a stark warning as whooping cough cases surge across the UK, with five infant fatalities reported. Experts urge pregnant women and parents to ensure vaccinations are up to date.
Health officials issue a stark warning as whooping cough cases soar across England and Wales, with a tragic infant death reported. Experts urge pregnant women and parents to ensure vaccinations are up to date.
Health officials issue a dire alert after a baby dies from whooping cough amidst a dramatic drop in vaccination uptake across England. Experts warn of a potential public health crisis as cases surge to alarming levels.
Robert F Kennedy Jr faces fierce backlash from doctors and scientists after making unsubstantiated claims about CDC leadership and public health policies during a campaign speech, raising concerns about medical misinformation in politics.
Scotland launches a groundbreaking NHS programme offering free chickenpox vaccinations to all children, aiming to prevent severe complications and reduce community transmission.
The NHS is set to introduce a universal chickenpox vaccination programme for all young children, a monumental shift in public health policy that could prevent millions of childhood cases and curb dangerous shingles in adults.
Labour MP Stephen Kinnock confronts NHS minister over stark regional disparities in MMR vaccination rates, demanding immediate action to protect children's health across England.
The NHS is introducing a groundbreaking chickenpox vaccination programme for all young children in the UK, aiming to drastically reduce severe cases and prevent tragic deaths from the common virus.
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces a firestorm of criticism after a viral video captures him berating a family at an airport, questioning their child's measles diagnosis and promoting anti-vaccine rhetoric, igniting a fierce debate on publi
The NHS has launched a groundbreaking chickenpox vaccination programme for children. This guide explains the symptoms, vaccine availability, and what parents need to know about the new routine immunisation.