Health
A cutting-edge cancer treatment that can significantly reduce radiation therapy sessions has been introduced at a public hospital in western New South Wales. The Western Cancer Clinic in Dubbo is now offering RapidArc Dynamic radiation technology, marking a major breakthrough in cancer care for rural patients.
A mother from Queanbeyan has spoken out about a traumatic birth experience at a regional New South Wales hospital, where she claims clinical failures during her labour almost cost her baby's life. The Southern NSW Local Health District has apologised to the woman for her "distressing" experience at Queanbeyan Hospital.
A patient's harrowing experience at Westmead Hospital's emergency department highlights concerns about the facility's lengthy wait times. The hospital has the longest emergency department wait times in Western Sydney, with patients waiting an average of six hours and 30 minutes for treatment.
A herb linked to anaphylaxis and other severe allergic reactions will no longer be available in certain over-the-counter cold and flu supplements. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced it is removing Andrographis paniculata from a list of ingredients allowed in medicines that pose a low safety risk to consumers.
New data has revealed the busiest hospitals in Sydney, with several facilities in the city's south-west and north recording high attendance numbers at their emergency departments. The data also shows improvements in treatment times at some hospitals, but challenges remain in the state's health system.
A NSW Supreme Court judge has delivered a special verdict for a man who killed his mother at a Gunnedah caravan park, finding him not criminally responsible due to severe, untreated schizophrenia. The heartbreaking case highlights a devastating timeline, with the victim having secured a psychiatric appointment for her son that was scheduled for just hours after the fatal attack.
New South Wales has confirmed its first cases of H5 avian influenza in native wild birds, prompting authorities to ramp up surveillance and issue biosecurity warnings.
As wild mushroom foraging spikes in popularity, experts warn that relying on mobile applications to identify fungi can have fatal consequences. Recent studies show AI tools are highly unreliable, prompting calls for amateur foragers to seek experienced guides instead.
Amid a growing number of H5N1 bird flu detections across Australia, authorities are advising free-range poultry producers to keep their flocks indoors where feasible. This proactive measure aims to mitigate contact with wild birds and bolster biosecurity against the contagious virus.
New South Wales has confirmed its first case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, detected in a migratory seabird near Hawks Nest. Authorities assure the risk to public health and poultry supply remains low, though vigilance is urged as the virus continues its global spread.