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Is bird flu the next COVID? Experts reveal the nightmare contagion scenario

Worst-case threat outlined amid plans for next human pandemic.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 17

COVID has gone quiet, but another bug is causing a lot of sickness this winter

The virus causing the most problems this winter has been revealed.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 16

How a Newcastle scientist developed a drug that could change the world

The drug blocks viruses and promises to prevent severe illness.

Newcastle Herald · May 29

How to watch Based on a True Story season 2 online from anywhere for FREE – stream new episodes of dark comedy

Kaley Cuoco's grisly black comedy returns, as danger comes knocking. Here's how to watch Based on a True Story season 2 online no matter where in the world you are.

TechRadar · Nov 20, 2024

'Not the apocalypse I prepared for': Inside the race to protect the Hunter from the next pandemic

Lessons from the last pandemic. What we know about the next one.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 26, 2024

Would you want to live to 150? Hunter experts battle it out

'Wake me up in 2124.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 17, 2024

Rapid tests needed to detect viruses or bacteria, amid antibiotics shortage

GPs give antibiotics 'just to be safe', fearing worse-case bugs.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 20, 2024

Mpox cases in Hunter New England revealed, as Africa concern mounts

Mpox 'a relative' of the virus that caused smallpox.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 19, 2024

NSW Health issues flu warning: 'Children under five at highest risk'

The search for better ways to prevent respiratory infections.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11, 2024

'Emergency situation': Hunter egg sector cagey on shortages due to bird flu

'There's no record of it being transmitted from human to human.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8, 2024