13 Feb 2026
NSW Issues Measles Warning After Four New Cases
NSW Health is warning people to be on the lookout for measles symptoms after four new cases were confirmed across the state.
09 Feb 2026
Measles Cases Rise in Sydney – NSW Health Issues Alert
NSW Health has confirmed two new measles cases in Sydney, one caught locally and one from overseas. There have been 10 cases in NSW since 1 January 2026, so people are urged to be vigilant.
03 Feb 2026
High-dose MDMA tablets spotted at NSW festivals
NSW Health is warning people about dangerous high-dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets that have been found at music festivals in Sydney and the Central Coast.
01 Feb 2026
Laneway Festival to Offer Onsite Drug Checking
Laneway Festival to Offer Onsite Drug Checking Laneway Festival will take part in the NSW drug checking trial, providing festivalgoers with a free, anonymous service to test substances on-site. The event is on Sunday 8 February 2026 at Centennial Park.
30 Jan 2026
Measles Alert in Sydney 30 Jan, 2026
NSW Health is warning people to monitor for measles symptoms after a confirmed case visited several locations in Sydney while contagious. The person recently returned from South-East Asia, where outbreaks are ongoing.
21 Jan 2026
New measles cases prompt Sydney health warning
NSW Health has issued a measles alert after two new cases were confirmed in Sydney, urging residents to stay alert for symptoms and check if they may have been exposed.
20 Jan 2026
HTID festival to offer onsite drug checking as part of NSW trial
HTID music festival will provide an onsite drug checking service as part of the NSW Government’s trial at music festivals, giving attendees access to free, confidential testing and advice to reduce harm.
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.
