A plan to divert children with autism and development delays from the NDIS is crucial to ensure the scheme remains sustainable, the disability minister say ...

An obstetrician who allegedly crashed his high-powered car at 130km/h while drunk, killing a young woman, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

A review has found human error and technology limitations were to blame for embryo mix-ups at a leading IVF clinic but its full details will remain a secre ...

Sleep deprivation is fuelling a silent mental health crisis among nurses. Discover how shift work, fatigue and burnout impact wellbeing & what can help ...

In recent years, TikTok has become much more than a platform for dance challenges and viral trends. For many young Australians, it’s also a place to learn about mental health, seek advice and find ...

Advocates are calling for reform to the nation's leading disability support scheme, as the minister in charge of the sector prepares to outline its future.

Pharmaceutical giant CSL has announced a major shake-up for its vaccination arm and for jobs as the company aims to cut costs.

Late-night boozing and bad habits on weekends may be causing more than Mondayitis - it could be triggering a spike in sleep disorder symptoms.

A $50,000 prize hopes to encourage the next generation of female leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.

Breast cancer survivors at risk of severe heart disease due to chemotherapy and other treatments could benefit from a new drug to protect them from cardiovascular illness. In Australia, more than ...

Australian teenagers are seeking out health information from social media but more than a third of those surveyed say it is impacting their body image.

Bangladesh has experienced a sharp rise in dengue cases with the mosquito-borne disease killing 101 people and infecting 24,183 so far this year.