04 Dec 2025

NSW Ambulance Introduces Community Emergency Response Team in The Rock

Residents of The Rock and nearby towns in the NSW Riverina now have faster access to emergency support following the launch of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) by NSW Ambulance this week.

04 Dec 2025

NSW Residents Warned to Stay Vigilant This Mosquito Season

As summer begins, NSW Health is urging people across the state to step up protection against mosquito bites after unusually early detections of two mosquito-borne viruses that can cause serious illness, including brain swelling.

03 Dec 2025

NSW Boosts Paediatric Allied Health Workforce to Reduce Wait Times

Children across New South Wales are set to benefit from faster access to health services following the recruitment of 32 additional paediatric allied health professionals, part of the Minns Labor Government’s $17.9 million investment.

02 Dec 2025

North Rothbury Moves Closer to New Ambulance Station

North Rothbury is a step closer to having a new, purpose-built ambulance station following the completion of the purchase of a site on Winepress Road.

01 Dec 2025

Prolonged Flu Season Continues to Affect NSW Hospitals

NSW hospitals continue to feel the pressure of the prolonged influenza season, with more than 370 people presenting to emergency departments in the week ending 16 November.

01 Dec 2025

NSW Cancer Survival Rates Reach Record High

More people in NSW are surviving cancer, with five-year survival now at 73%, thanks to better treatments and early detection. While challenges remain for Aboriginal communities and disadvantaged groups, ongoing support, trials, and prevention programmes are giving hope to many.

27 Nov 2025

NSW Health Issues Public Warning on High-Dose MDMA and Ketamine Analogues

NSW Health has issued a warning about the circulation of high-dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets and ketamine-like substances, following detections at recent music events.

24 Nov 2025

Hypersonic Festival to Offer Onsite Drug Checking as Part of NSW Trial

The Hypersonic music festival will be the next event in the NSW drug checking trial, providing an additional safety measure for festivalgoers. The festival is scheduled for Saturday 29 November at Sydney Showground.

20 Nov 2025

NSW Health Issues Measles Alert for Sydney Residents

NSW Health is warning the community to be vigilant for measles after a recent case was confirmed in Sydney.

13 Nov 2025

Measles alert for Sydney and Brisbane locations

NSW Health has issued a measles alert for individuals who attended festivals and airports in Sydney and Brisbane. This follows a confirmed case in Queensland where the person visited several locations in Sydney while contagious.