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Infectious disease specialists are urging everyone to get a flu vaccination to try to prevent a repeat of last year which saw Australia experience a record number of deaths from influenza. Source: EPA ...

The body of Piper James, 19, was discovered north of the Maheno Shipwreck, at about 6.35am on Monday, after police responded to reports of an unresponsive woman. Initial information suggested Ms James ...

Victorian Chief Health Officer Dr Caroline McElnay has warned it is critical for children under the age of five to receive a vaccination, as this age group is more likely to experience severe flu ...

The youngster, named Gus, was fishing on Queensland’s K’gari with his grandfather on Saturday about 3pm when the animal pounced on him. His lacerations were treated at the scene by paramedics and he ...

Police are standing by a campaign to bring Kiwi cops in Australia home – as it can be revealed just two officers are back working in New Zealand so far. More officers have applied but are yet to start ...

The energy minister said there would be "some" disruption to petrol production after an oil refinery fire in Geelong. Viva Energy said it expected to be able to replace any supply shortfall caused by ...

Canadian backpacker, Piper James, had been at K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) for about six weeks when she was found unresponsive on the beach on Monday. While camping at the remote island, the ...

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