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14.05.2025

Protecting decades of progress in the fight against measles

In 1960s Australia, the nation was swept up in rapid change—Beatlemania electrified crowds, television transformed family life, and social movements gained momentum for women’s rights and the 1967 referendum. Amid this cultural shift, the

06.05.2025

New data reveals Queensland has highest health check rates in country for First Nation peoples

The latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows Queensland is taking steps in the right direction towards Closing the Gap.

12.03.2025

Beware of health risks lurking in floodwaters and mud

As floodwaters recede across South East Queensland and the clean-up begins following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, residents are urged to be aware of hidden health and safety risks in the murky waters and mud.

Health experts the hot tip for sun safety advice

Queensland has the highest rate of melanoma in the world – so it’s important to heed the sun safety advice of health experts and slip, slop, slap and slide.