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Researchers at Monash University have found the optimal bed time for those looking to increase exercise.

Health CommentsBest time to go to bed if you want to exercise more revealed

Early to bed, early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy and wise, the truism goes. But Australian scientists have found a link between people who do not stay up late and better physical activity. 

Dylan Caporn

James Shaw, Cumoram Desmond, Mitchell Cannon, Joshua Fabilo, Ryan Fazzalari and Matthew Fabilo will run 400km to Bluff Knoll next month.

Gruelling fundraiserCommentsRun club take on gruelling Bluff Knoll trek for good cause

Six members of a Perth run club will be turning pain into purpose as they run 400 kilometres to Bluff Knoll in a bid to raise money for multiple sclerosis research.

Claire Sadler

As WA faces a horror flu season, two Perth nutritionists reveal the best foods to eat to keep you healthy this winter.

SEE THE LISTCommentsTop twelve immunity-boosting foods to keep you healthy

As WA faces a horror flu season, two Perth nutritionists reveal the best foods to eat to keep you healthy this winter.

2025 | SWM Socials - Kailis Club VIP event at Kailis Bros, Leederville on June 20th, 2025. Photo - Brita, Ari & Zy Phillips - Alan Chau - The West Australian.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconCrucial funds raised for Neuromuscular WA at VIP event

The evening raised an incredible $173,475.

Imports of counterfeit ivermectin have been ongoing since they were first detected in 2021. Picture TGA

CRIMEPremiumThe fake drugs flooding into Australia

They look convincing and promise results, but these counterfeit drugs caught at the border are putting Aussies at serious risk.

Amelia Swan

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NEWSPremiumAustralia’s shocking vaccination rate revealed

Childhood vaccination rates in Australia are among the worst for high-income countries, a new global study has shown.

Brendan Kearns

Receivers were appointed to Northern Beaches Hospital operator Healthscope’s parent entities in May. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

NewsPremiumBold plan for crisis-ridden hospital

The NSW government could take extraordinary measures to ensure the future of staff and patients at an embattled Sydney hospital.

Nathan Schmidt

Three new cases of legionnaires’ disease have been confirmed in Sydney. Supplied/ Janice Haney Carr/ Public Health

NEWSPremiumUrgent warning as disease hits major city

An urgent health warning has been issued in an inner Sydney suburb after three people contracted a potentially deadly disease.

Alexandra Feiam

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VIC NewsPremiumWoman dies of caffeine overdose

A woman may still be alive if 80 per cent of Melbourne ambulances were not ramped at hospitals the night she called triple-0, the coroner says.

Blair Jackson

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NEWSPremiumHealth alert over deadly mushroom

A surge in mushroom poisonings and the return of the lethal death cap fungus has health experts urging people to steer clear of wild fungi.

Andrew Hedgman

A dangerous sleep condition will become more severe as temperatures heat up, researchers have found. (AP PHOTO)

Health & WellbeingSnoring snoozers are biggest losers as world warms up

Sleep apnoea will be more common and more severe due to global warming, leading to increased health and economic burdens, sleep researchers warn.

Abe Maddison

AHPRA issued its first public statement under new laws to warn consumers about a man who may be operating as a dentist or nurse while he is suspended from practising. Photo: iStock

NewsPremiumPublic warned about suspended dentist

The public have been warned about a suspended practitioner who authorities say may still be operating as a dentist or nurse.

Emma Kirk

Eczema is flaring up for a third of Australians trying to keep warm this winter. Supplied

NewsPremiumCondition that only gets worse in winter

Winter is flaring up this condition in Aussies, with about a third of the population suffering from the irritating disease.

Emma Kirk

ABC radio host James Valentine announced he has omentum cancer months after having a tumour removed from his oesophagus. John Appleyard

NewsPremiumShock diagnosis for beloved radio star

Sydney ABC radio host James Valentine has revealed a sad health update, months after he had a tumour removed.

Emma Kirk

See how the new enex space could seamlessly cater to your working week.

We’ve found Perth CBD’s ultimate workday hub

We take a look into the city’s newest upgrade.

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Yasmine Phillips and her family, Sage, Ava and Chris Robinson (left to right).

A mother’s worst nightmare: Yasmine’s story and the reality of preterm birth

 We spoke to Yasmine Phillips about her experience with preterm and early term birth.

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NEWSPremium‘Harm’: Mind-boggling amount lost on pokies

One state has a legislative mandate to “minimise harm” from gaming machines, but a troubling new report shows it is failing to protect punters.

Duncan Evans

Aged care provider Annecto will close in July. Annecto

newsPremium3000 patients hit by shock collapse

Aged care and disability services provider Annecto is shutting down after 70 years in business, putting the care of more than 3000 people in limbo.

Duncan Evans

Grill’d are releasing healthier buns.

NewsIconic burger chain overhauls bun range

The iconic Australian burger chain has revealed it will overhaul its bun selection in favour of healthier options in a “world first”.

Alexandra Feiam

Monash IVF has acknowledged a second horror IVF incident. Supplied

BREAKING‘Own embryo’: Horror IVF incident

A fertility firm has admitted to a second dramatic mistake in the space of three months after the wrong embryo was implanted into a patient.

Duncan Evans and Blair Jackson

NSW Premier Chris Minns has called for a rethink of the country’s cigarette excise.

NEWSWhy leader wants to cut ciggy tax

An Australian premier has made a bold plea to slash the federal government’s tobacco tax – but why?

Nathan Schmidt

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NEWS‘Overwhelmed’: Major virus breakthrough

Aussie researchers have made a huge step in the fight to eliminate one of the most notable viruses of the past 40 years.

Blair Jackson

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UPDATEDMajor city’s call on ‘dangerous’ e-scooters

E-scooters could be banned for good in some Aussie cities as doctors raise the alarm over the terrible injuries they are seeing from crashes - with one warning of “lasting, lifelong effects”.

Duncan Evans

Queensland Health is investigating two locally acquired cases of malaria in the Torres Strait local government area. Supplied

HealthAussie state hits 71 malaria cases

Two more locally acquired cases of the life-threatening disease are being investigated in the Sunshine State, bringing this year’s total to 71.

Hannah Wilcox