19 Jan 2026

Health warning issued after measles case visits Western Sydney

NSW Health has issued a public health warning after a confirmed measles case visited several locations in greater western Sydney while infectious.

15 Jan 2026

ACCC recalls Dr Schwartz hand sanitiser due to methanol contamination

NSW Health is warning residents to stop using and safely dispose of Dr Schwartz Hand Sanitiser following a recall by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

13 Jan 2026

Mosquito Warning Issued After Japanese Encephalitis Detection in Southern NSW

NSW Health has issued a mosquito bite warning for communities across southern New South Wales after a probable case of Japanese encephalitis (JE) and the detection of the virus in local surveillance animals.

04 Jan 2026

Health Authorities Warn of Measles Exposure Linked to Sydney Travel

Health officials in NSW are urging the public to be vigilant after a person with measles passed through Sydney Airport and inner western Sydney while infectious.

02 Jan 2026

Measles Exposure Warning Issued for Northern Sydney

NSW Health has issued a public health alert after a confirmed case of measles visited several locations across northern Sydney while infectious.

12 Dec 2025

Broken Hill Hospital Completes Major Emergency Department Upgrade

The long-awaited $12 million redevelopment of the Broken Hill Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is now finished, delivering a modern, expanded facility ready to meet the region’s current and future healthcare needs

10 Dec 2025

Bushfire-Affected Communities Can Access Essential Medicines Without Prescription

Residents in areas impacted by recent bushfires who rely on critical medications, such as those for diabetes, heart conditions, or asthma, can now obtain a limited supply from pharmacies without needing a prescription.

09 Dec 2025

Inaugural Steven Tougher Award Honours NSW Paramedics at Annual Ceremony

A dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled paramedic has been named the first recipient of the Steven Tougher Award for Personal and Professional Development at a special NSW Ambulance ceremony held today at Sydney Olympic Park.

08 Dec 2025

$110.2 Million Cowra Hospital Set to Welcome Patients and Community

Cowra and surrounding communities will soon benefit from a major boost in local healthcare, with the new $110.2 million Cowra Hospital preparing to open its doors to patients, staff and visitors.

05 Dec 2025

Hospital Care at Home Expands Across Southern NSW with Innovative Technology

Residents across Southern NSW will soon have greater access to hospital-level care from home, thanks to the Minns Labor Government’s $31.4 million expansion of the Hospital in the Home (HITH) program.