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Several people were found working in a large industrial shed on the Calderwood property. (Supplied: NSW Police)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Oil for over $100 a barrel ‘very small price to pay’ for Iran war – Trump
The surge in oil prices will not stop the US from waging its war on Iran, President Donald Trump has said, after Brent shot past $100 per barrel on Sunday, marking the biggest daily gain since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
· RT
Seven killed, 30 wounded in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon
At least seven people were killed and 30 others wounded in Israeli airstrikes on several towns in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
· Middleeasteye
World’s most contagious disease rips across California — as more than 100 kids feared exposed in major city
Sacramento health officials are warning of a potential viral explosion after more than 100 children were possibly exposed to measles at an educational enrichment program.
· Bianca Heyward
Conniving Florida parents allegedly lied about teenage son having cancer to raise donations
Two Florida parents allegedly faked that their teenage son had cancer to con people into donating to his make-believe medical fund, which they blew on dinners out and other personal expenses, according to authorities and reports.
· Zoe Hussain
Researchers know why you can't resist treats even when you're full
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Rebecca Masters
Malaysia’s new plan to beat obesity: slash gym licence fees in Kuala Lumpur
Faced with some of Southeast Asia’s highest obesity rates, officials are dangling a regulatory ‘carrot’ to gym operators – but will it work?
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Inseparable Maryland couple of 70 years died holding hands after tragic car crash: ‘They were simply quite the pair’
A beloved Maryland couple who were married for 70 years died holding hands in their hospital beds after being taken off life support following a horrifying car crash last week.
· Anna Young
US military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Konstantin Toropin)
SA Health minister apologises 'unreservedly' for leak of wrong patient's email
Health Minister Chris Picton has apologised for the release of the email, saying he takes "full responsibility" for the "mistake". (ABC News: Che Chorley)
Man, woman injured in CBD machete attack
A woman and a man in their 20s have been rushed to hospital with knife injuries after an early morning machete attack in Melbourne’s CBD.
· Isabel McMillan
E-cigarette, dual users linked to higher metabolic, lung risks: KMI study
E-cigarette users and dual users — those who use both conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes — are associated with a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and declining lung function, according to a recent study by the Korea Medical Institute.
· Lee Han-gyoul
'A disturbing picture': Australia's deadliest cancer is no longer lung cancer
Upper gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic, liver, stomach, oesophageal and biliary cancers, are now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia. Source: Getty / ljubaphoto
· Sbsaustralia
Kristi Noem has only herself to blame, what drug legalizers ignore and other commentary
“A who’s who list of right-of-center” groups last week asked Speaker Mike Johnson to set a House vote on the More Homes on the Market Act “which would boost the exemption from capital gains tax for people selling their primary residence” — “an idea for making housing affordable that 64 congressional Democrats have a…
· Post Editorial Board
Recreational drugs can more than double risk of stroke, study suggests
Medical data from 100m people shows risk 122% higher for amphetamine users, 96% higher for cocaine and 37% higher for cannabis
· Iansample
By Tegan Osborne
Tegan Osborne is a Canberra-based digital producer and subeditor for the ABC. She began her career as a regional newspaper reporter in 2005 before moving into online production and editing. She has also worked in TV news, magazine publishing and PR. In previous roles at the ABC, Tegan has worked in the Canberra news…
Medical school’s biotech focus will boost Hong Kong’s innovation push
The new school’s emphasis on biotechnology and research will foster partnerships and collaboration with the rest of the Greater Bay Area
· SCMP Editorial
Jayson Tatum takes his comeback from Achilles surgery on the road
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) looks to shoot beside Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/David Richard)
· Brian Dulik
Patient 'effectively ramped' for three days waiting for care
Topic:Healthcare Facilities
· Jackson Byrne
Sydney rocked by two overnight shootings that left two in hospital
Two people are in hospital - one in a serious condition - after separate shootings across Sydney overnight.The shootings happened just an hour apart in two different suburbs, with an arrest being made in connection with one of them. Police do not believe the two are linked.The first shooting happened just before 8.4…
· Patrick Brischetto
Man injured in alleged machete attack in Melbourne CBD
A man is being treated in hospital after an alleged machete attack in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.
Two injured in alleged machete attack in Melbourne CBD
Two people have been taken to hospital after an alleged machete attack in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.
Rescued Iranian sailors given free one month visa before departure - DailyNews
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Iranian nationals rescued from Iranian vessels have been granted a one-month free visa to facilitate their temporary stay in Sri Lanka. “They will be provided with the necessary medical care and health screenings while they remain in the country before their depar…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Scientists warn government funding for medical research 'isn't keeping pace'
Topic:Medical Research
· Niddal Mustafa
Silent cancer women are too ashamed to talk about - DailyNews
Here are the excerpts from an exclusive interview conducted with Dr. Yapa Wijeratne, Consultant (Act) Gynae Oncology Surgeon National Hospital Kandy on Vulvar Cancer.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Navy brings ashore JMSDF ONAMI crew member for medical help - DailyNews
With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a crew member, in need of medical attention, of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship ONAMI, sailing in the Western seas off Colombo, on Friday (6).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Therapy helped heal Katie but may have cost her justice. Now, she wants change
Katie Bird was shattered when she was told her court case could not proceed because she underwent EMDR therapy. (ABC News: Liam Patrick)
· Emily Baker
Fifth National Oral Health Survey begins tomorrow - DailyNews
The Health Ministry said that the Fifth National Oral Health Survey 2026 will commence tomorrow (10).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Neighbors blow the lid off mysterious activity at California mansion of the daughter of ‘El Mencho’: ‘Unlimited bank account’
The eldest daughter of “El Mencho” quietly snapped up a suburban California home after serving time for laundering drug money — and baffled neighbors say she’s had no shortage of cash to renovate the place.They say strange cars — some bearing Mexican license plates — appear and disappear from the property while myst…
· Pierce Sharpe
Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in Gaza City, medics say
An Israeli air strike killed three Palestinians in Gaza City on Sunday, said Mohamed Abu Selmia, head of the Al Shifa Hospital, the deadliest incident in Gaza since Israel and the US launched their war against Iran a week ago.
· Middleeasteye
Day of panic as war in Iran wipes $80 billion off the market
The global economy is facing its biggest shock since the depths of the pandemic after oil prices soared to $US116 a barrel and $80 billion was wiped from the Australian sharemarket with fears the war against Iran could plunge the United States into recession.
· Simon Johanson, Shane Wright
How to overcome the mind trap that throws exercise goals off track
By now, a hefty percentage of us have given up on our latest exercise resolutions, and may be berating ourselves and wondering why. Why didn’t we stick with those workouts, when we sincerely meant to, planned to, wanted to?
· Gretchen Reynolds
OBGYN shares dire warning against this common feminine product
Don’t get your panty liners in a twist.
· Rachel Sacks
Sri Lanka hospital releases 22 rescued from torpedoed Iranian vessel
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· The Manila Times
Nuclear war fear? The food that protected Japanese people against atomic bomb radiation in Nagasaki
Talk about a powerhouse food.
· Rachel Sacks
NHS is letting women down through ‘medical misogyny’, says report
Exclusive: Mumsnet survey shows half of female patients feel they have been ignored or dismissed by medics
· Alexandratopping
Israeli strikes killed 394 in past week, says Lebanese government
Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed 394 people in the past week, including 83 children and 42 women, the Lebanese health ministry has said.
· Middleeasteye
NSW Health continues to use machine known to produce inaccurate results to test child blood lead levels
LeadCare II offers point-of-care testing but the equipment has had recalls globally due to the potential for inaccurately low readings
· Natasha May
‘ET’ alum John Tesh details 10-year battle with rare cancer: ‘I was given 18 months to live’
John Tesh says it’s a miracle that he’s alive.
· Nicki Gostin
How Marie Curie redefined the limits of Science - DailyNews
In an era when the doors of academia were largely closed to women, one Polish-born scientist did not just open them—she blew them apart. Marie Skłodowska Curie was more than a physicist and chemist; she was a visionary whose relentless pursuit of the unknown laid the foundation for modern nuclear science and life-sa…
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Singing circle in Amsterdam offers benefits to dementia patients
Scientists are studying the potential benefits of music for people with dementia, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease and stroke
· Associated Press
South Africa still battling FMD in cattle, mass vaccination campaign launched
South Africa embarked on a mass vaccination of cattle on Friday to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens meat, dairy and livestock supplies and exports.
· AfricaNews
How Trump turmoil is driving more people to the therapist’s office: ‘This is all upside down’
As ‘political depression’ enters public discourse, therapists are encouraging people to engage with their communities
Everything you need to know about the NT's flood emergency
With more wet weather on the way for an already-soaked Northern Territory, many are wondering how the ongoing flood emergency will affect daily life this week.
· Gemma Ferguson
Carol raced to hospital with a kidney stone. Then doctors found something much worse
Few would say they’re thankful for having a kidney stone.
· Broede Carmody
Israeli attack on hotel in Lebanon’s Beirut kills four
Health officials in Lebanon have said an Israeli attack on a hotel in the centre of the capital, Beirut, has killed at least four people, with Israel saying it targeted commanders from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as it escalates its attacks on Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Sri Lanka hospital discharges 22 Iranian sailors rescued after warship sinking
The sailors were treated at Karapitiya Hospital in Galle after the IRIS Dena was torpedoed just outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters
· Agence France-Presse
Quantum tech breakthrough: China’s double-photon device breaks efficiency ceiling
Chinese innovation can pave the way for sharper medical imaging, unbreakable encryption and next-gen sensors
· Dannie Peng
NYPD officer dies of health episode in Kuwait while serving in National Guard during Operation Epic Fury
An NYPD officer and decorated Army veteran tragically died from a medical episode while deployed in Kuwait with the National Guard supporting Operation Epic Fury.
· Anna Young
2 policemen, civilians nabbed in Taguig drug bust
MANILA, Philippines -- Two policemen and several civilians were arrested in a buy-bust operation over the weekend in Taguig City.
· Izel Abanilla