The Latest Breaking News from NSW Health Pathology

PM urged to act on communal grave revelations as NSW commits to ‘do better’ with urgent review

‘All deceased persons should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their financial circumstances,’ authorities say after Guardian Australia investigation

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6

Hundreds of Australians, including war veterans, are being buried in unmarked communal graves

Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation reveals state governments use shared graves to bury those deemed too poor to pay for funerals. ‘It’s unspeakable,’ one relative says

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5

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.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025

'New era': woman's rise through health ranks to pathology boss

'I'm confident we will again rise to the challenge.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 18, 2023

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.

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2023

Michael DiRienzo resigns as Hunter New England Health chief executive

Michael DiRienzo has resigned as Hunter New England Health chief executive. NSW Health Pathology chief executive Tracey McCosker will act as interim chief executive.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 19, 2023

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.

ABC News · Jan 15, 2023

This mosquito species from Papua New Guinea was lost for 90 years – until a photographer snapped a picture of it in Australia

There are already plenty of mosquitoes in Australia. They bring pest and public health risks to many parts of the country.

The Conversation · Jun 7, 2022