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.
08 Nov 2025
National Recall Issued for Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Consumers are being advised not to eat certain alfalfa sprouts produced by Parilla Fresh after a national recall was announced due to possible Salmonella contamination.
13 Oct 2025
Blood Borne Virus Testing Advised for Patients of Mortdale Dental Practice
The Chief Health Officer has advised that current and former patients of Mr Safuan Hasic (also known as Steven Hasic), a former sole dental practitioner at 70 Victoria Avenue, Mortdale, should get tested for blood borne viruses (BBVs) following infection control breaches at his practice.
02 Oct 2025
Measles Alert – Sydney’s Northern Beaches
NSW Health is warning the community to be alert for measles after a confirmed case was infectious while visiting several locations on Sydney’s northern beaches. The person was a close contact of another recent measles case in Northern Sydney.
