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Human waste flows into suburbs after sewage pipe bursts

The odorous spill that seeped excrement into streets and parks started on Friday.

2 min read

A massive sewerage spill has affected a number of suburbs in Perth’s south. Pictured is Bruce Lee Reserve in Beaconsfield.

Experts slam ‘reckless’ sport as $200k competition goes ahead

It is a ‘dangerous spectacle’ and ‘a step backwards’ in sport safety.

4 min read

A Run It Straight competition is going ahead despite warnings from health bodies about the dangers of the sport.

Second Aussie couple caught up in IVF embryo bungle

2 min read

Monash IVF has mistakenly implanted the wrong embryo into a woman.

Family’s new devastating blow after three relatives battle cancer

4 min read

Ross Taylor, pictured with wife Kayla and their twin sons, will begin treatment on Tuesday.

Global pop star reveals shock cancer diagnosis

2 min read

Jessie J has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Free dental care extended for struggling Aussies

3 min read

Free dental vouchers set to continue, easing pressure on public clinics