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WA Health provides public health update following avian influenza detection in wild bird
Concerns regarding the public health risks associated with unapproved peptide products
Funding boost for crackdown on illegal tobacco and vapes
First meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Adelaide tobacco retailers on notice with continued enforcement
Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency…
The mental toll of quarantine on board a cruise ship – explained by a psychologist
Message by the WHO Director-General to the people of Tenerife regarding the hantavirus response
WHO’s response to hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship
PolyU research reveals hidden health risks from urban airborne microbes: low concentration of bacterial toxins may trigger nearly 20% of inflammatory responses,…
Reclassification of marijuana opens doors for much-needed medical research into the benefits and risks of the drug
UN drug policy body acts on WHO recommendations to control new psychoactive substances and considers coca leaf review
Sewage Leak, Do Not Swim In Freshwater Creek 22 April
Sewage Leak, Do Not Swim In Freshwater Creek
Mosquito Surveillance Project
Conflict deepens health crisis across Middle East, WHO says
New AI tool optimises tree species and planting for cooling urban streets 
New AI tool optimises tree species and planting for cooling urban streets 
Testing the system: regional simulation exercises advance global health security
Closing VicHealth is backward and will make more people sick
Food business fined for failing to maintain clean premises
Cats caught coronavirus from owners during early pandemic
Greener Gold: Sustainable Gold Extraction Process Through Cyanide Recycling
Townsville Named Among World’s Top 100 Green Destinations
FAO hosts Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation
Amended International Health Regulations enter into force
Delivering On Australian Centre For Disease Control
New wastewater tech tackles fatbergs at the source
New Wastewater Tech Tackles Fatbergs At Source
From plastic waste to Black Gold: A recycling breakthrough
New public health guidance for hairdressing and barbering
Plan captures recovery work to date and guides next steps for Townsville
Deepfake videos peddling snake oil is a public health risk
‘Poogee’ No More As Labor Cleans Up Coogee Beach
Civil society shapes global health at WHA78
AI supports quicker responses to emerging public health risks
E-scooters injuries land two Sunshine Coast children in hospital every week
Hairdressing and barbering regulations given the cut
How Do Horse Flies Bite? And Are They Dangerous?
Member States approve WHO Pandemic Agreement in World Health Assembly Committee, paving way for its formal adoption
Gaza: With famine looming, FAO urges immediate access to save livelihoods and food production
Myanmar Earthquake: Potential Risk of Waterborne Disease Outbreak amidst devastation compounded by weekend heavy rains
A new COVID variant is on the rise. Here’s what to know about LP.8.1
Socks on a mission: researchers turn feet into soil detectives to uncover hidden pathogens
Demolition crews onsite to assist in extinguishing fire at the Bedminster ARRF
Update On Advanced Resource Recovery Facility Fire
Retail businesses across Melbourne issued infringement notices totalling almost $400k for alleged unlawful supply of vapes
Bus Stops Here For Junk Food Advertising