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.
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.
