public health

Monday, September 28

Ten dead amid eightfold increase in flu notifications

Ten people have died from the influenza virus in South Australia so far this year, according to shock new statistics released by SA Health.

SA's central STI clinic limits service, citing overwhelming demand

UPDATED | Heterosexual people over the age of 25 have been excluded from South Australia’s state-wide sexual health clinic for the first time, amid overwhelming demand for the service and the closure of other STI clinics.

The City of Sydney aims to make quality public toilets available in every suburb and major park. Photo: AAP

Caught short: we need to talk about public toilets

A lack of public toilets or poorly designed facilities can lead to social isolation and other difficulties for many Australians with disabilities or incontinence problems, writes Lisel O’Dwyer.