Health

HealthPM walks middle path on post-virus support

Scott Morrison says the government will aim for a middle path between big spending and cutting off support in the post-coronavirus economic recovery.

Matt Coughlan

PandemicAustralia reaches sobering coronavirus milestone

It comes after 86 new cases were confirmed over the last 24 hours.

Sarah Ison

HealthNT records first COVID-19 case since April

The Northern Territory government has revealed a Darwin resident who recently returned to Australia from overseas has tested positive to the coronavirus.

Tim Dornin

The West LiveCalls to parenting hotline surge amid COVID-19

Ngala’s CEO Fiona Beermier explains to The West Live host Jenna Clarke why they have received a spike in calls for help from parents and caregivers amid COVID-19. LISTEN LIVE AT 8.45AM

Vic outbreakAiming for zero cases ‘a fool’s errand’: CMO

Australia’s acting Chief Medical Officer has responded to criticism that an ‘elimination strategy’ could have prevented Victoria’s COVID-19 outbreak, as the State recorded another 73 cases today.

Sarah Ison

HealthUS coronavirus cases rise by 47,000

The US has suffered the biggest one day spike in new coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemi with 47,000 people diagnosed.

By Paul Simao and Carl O'Donnell

HealthWA's new virus cases overseas travellers

A man and a woman who flew into Perth from the UK and Pakistan respectively have been diagnosed with coronavirus, but two other cases have recovered.

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RPH worker quits over alleged contract corruption

Updated: A female clerical worker has resigned over allegations she used a false identity to win a contract at a Perth hospital, gaining her about $100,000 from the incident.

Phil Hickey

HealthAussies turning to drugs for stimulation

Tests on human waste have confirmed Australia's increasing desire for illicit stimulants including ice as well as record consumption of cocaine and MDMA.

Tracey Ferrier

HealthCalifornia, Texas see record virus surges

California and Texas have had record jumps in coronavirus cases and Arizona is winding back its reopening as numerous US states battle a new wave of infections.

Bob MaumillThe cancer diagnosis a WA radio legend never saw coming

His voice couldn't be silenced by even the fiercest of politicians but it was cancer that took the one thing legendary WA radio presenter Bob Maumill had based his four-decade career on.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Latest pulseConsumer confidence takes a hit amid rising COVID cases

The rise of coronavirus cases in Victoria has taken a toll on consumer confidence, according to the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey.

Meilin Chew

HealthMorrison to talk lockdowns with Victorians

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the nasal swab test for coronavirus might be uncomfortable for returned travellers, but the alternative is longer quarantine.

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer

HealthFlu cases fall in Tasmania amid COVID-19

Tasmanians are being urged to get the flu vaccine as coronavirus restrictions ease in the state and more people start mingling.

AFL hub in WAHow hard border will protect WA from visiting AFL teams

Premier Mark McGowan has assured West Australians the strict quarantine arrangements for the Perth AFL hub will protect the community from the risk of being infected by visiting Victorian clubs.

Shannon Verhagen

Coronavirus crisisVictoria’s COVID-19 cases hit three-month high

Health authorities are considering putting Victoria’s coronavirus hotspots in lockdown as the number of new infections in the state continues to grow.

Huge step forwardWA-made tool revolutionising disability learning

A newly created WA education tool is revolutionising the way students with disabilities learn — and it’s getting worldwide attention.

Steve Butler

HealthVictoria's COVID-19 cases concerning: CMO

Victoria is stepping up measures to bring down the number of COVID-19 cases which reached 90 on the weekend, far more than any other place in Australia.

Colin Brinsden

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Shocking number of WA-born ‘meth babies’ on rise

More WA babies are being born affected by methamphetamine, with ice driving an 80 per cent increase in the number of mums-to-be needing drug treatment at Perth’s main maternity hospital.

Angela Pownall

Coronavirus crisisVictoria records 41 new COVID-19 cases

Victoria has 41 fresh coronavirus cases as it notches an 11th day straight of double digit case numbers.

Christine McGinn

HealthSA sticking with plan to reopen borders

South Australia is sticking with its plan to reopen borders to all states on July 20 but look at restricting travellers from coronavirus hot spots.

Emily Cosenza

HealthNT to force hot spot travellers to isolate

The Northern Territory government is pushing ahead to open its borders next month but will clamp down on anyone coming from a designated hot spot.

Tim Dornin

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Drugs, mental health big causes of disease for WA kids

The WA Burden of Disease report has found mental and substance use disorders account for 36 per cent of disease among children aged between five and 14.

Angela Pownall