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Murray Valley encephalitis can be fatal. With no vaccine, here’s how to stay safe

Health authorities in the Northern Territory have issued warnings for residents and visitors to avoid mosquito bites after two people from Alice Springs died from Murray Valley encephalitis.

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Flesh-eating bacteria spread from possums and mozzies. But Buruli ulcers are preventable and treatable

A number of cases of the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer have now been detected on the New South Wales south coast.

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"Yelling, fighting, drugs, alcohol… everything always went on. At the very end, he took me to his house and gave me a sword." Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister, by those who knew him best

On what would've been his 80th birthday, we remember rock'n'roll icon and Motorhead legend Lemmy Kilmister

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Are mozzie repellents safe to use? And do I really need them in Australia?

Summer’s here and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect repellent has become a routine requirement for time outdoors.

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A warm, wet spring means more mozzies. How to protect yourself from the diseases they spread

Mosquito bites are annoying. They can also have deadly consequences. So what diseases do mosquitoes in Australia carry?

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Malaria has returned to the Torres Strait. What does this mean for mainland Australia?

Malaria is one of the deadliest diseases spread by mosquitoes. Each year, hundreds of millions of people worldwide are infected and half a million people die from the disease.

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Japanese encephalitis has claimed a second life in NSW and been detected in Brisbane. What is it?

A second man has died from Japanese encephalitis virus in New South Wales on March 6, the state’s health authorities confirmed on Friday. Aged in his 70s, the man was infected while holidaying in the Murrumbidgee region.

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First wind, then rain. Next come the mozzies – here’s how to reduce your risk of bites and infections

While some parts of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are still on alert for flooding, others are starting the difficult clean-up process as flood waters recede.

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Head lice are getting harder to kill. Here’s how to break the nit cycle

Wrangling head lice, and the children they infest, must be up there with the most challenging duties a parent or carer has to face.

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Ditch the itch: what’s the best way to soothe mosquito bites?

Heat therapy? Honey? Toothpaste? Experts weigh in on creative and over-the-counter remedies to stop scratching

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Mozzies may be carrying Japanese encephalitis this summer. Here’s what to know if you’re spending time outdoors

A Victorian man is reportedly in a critical condition in hospital after contracting Japanese encephalitis from a mosquito bite.

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Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise. Here’s how collecting mozzies in your backyard can help science

Warm weather is here and mosquitoes are on the rise in Australia. Unseasonably large swarms are causing problems in some parts of Sydney already.

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What causes the itch in mozzie bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

Are you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting?

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What is ‘sloth fever’? And how can I avoid it when travelling to South America?

International authorities are issuing warnings about “sloth fever”. Despite the name, it’s not contracted via contact with sloths. Rather, you should avoid contact with mosquitoes and biting midges.

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Heading to Bali or somewhere tropical these holidays? Here’s what you need to know about dengue fever

If you’re looking to escape the Australian winter for your next holiday, don’t forget where there’s warmth, there will also be mosquitoes.

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'I Almost Lost Myself': CEO Who Built $255M Hair Styling Empire Didn't Prioritise Mental Health

Webb worked for almost ten years to transform her small business, but things aren't always what they seem.

Newcastle Herald

Mosquito warning for Hunter as Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses emerge

Mozzie Menace: 'Prevent the disease by preventing the bite.'

Newcastle Herald

On the hunt for mosquitoes in Hexham swamp, as Ozzie the Mozzie looms large

Hunter's Hidden Gem: Mosquito bites for people who live near wetlands can be a pain.

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Will Japanese encephalitis return this summer? What about other diseases mosquitoes spread?

The last two summers have been swarming with mosquitoes thanks to near constant rain and flooding brought on by La Niña.

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Drybar Founder Alli Webb On the "Messy Truth" About Marriage and Entrepreneurship

Can a successful career and marriage coexist? The serial entrepreneur says this one habit could have saved her relationship.

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It's warming up and mozzies are coming. Here's how to mosquito-proof your backyard

The weather is warming up and that means more time in the backyard. It also means more mosquitoes.

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"You can’t talk about distorted bass without mentioning Ace of Spades": Listen to Lemmy’s isolated bass on Motörhead’s born-to-lose anthem

"His tone was so huge!" The secrets behind Lemmy's distorted bass tone

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Mosquito bites: Why they itch so much and how to stop scratching them (according to science)

When it comes to alleviating the annoying itchiness of a mosquito bite, there are all sorts of remedies people swear by. But what does science say?

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Murray Valley encephalitis has been detected in mozzies in NSW and Victoria. Here's what you need to know

Where there’s water, you’ll find mosquitoes – including some that transmit viruses that can make us seriously ill.

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Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say

Japanese encephalitis and Murray Valley encephalitis have health authorities concerned. We spoke to the experts to find out everything you need to know about the viruses.

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