Calls for national action on bushfire smoke health impact Researchers believe an independent expert committee would give evidence-based, accurate and consistent advice on bushfire smoke and air pollution.
A registrar’s daughter nearly died in utero – was it bushfire smoke? After months of bushfire smoke, this uneventful pregnancy almost turned fatal.
‘Hazardous’ Melbourne air considered worst in the world Lingering bushfire smoke has blanketed the city and prompted public health warnings.
Further potential risk factor for osteoporosis identified: Research A new study has found air pollution could be a potential contributing cause.
Poor air quality remains a health threat Much of New South Wales continues to labour under a haze of ‘hazardous’ smoke.
Unsafe air pollution standards up for review The RACGP has joined calls to reduce the amount of toxic pollution allowed in the air, at the same time as new research strengthens its link with increased death rates.
Report on NSW air quality reminder of pollution’s health impacts New South Wales’ declining air quality is likely contributing to poor health outcomes, a new report reveals.
GP warns of hidden danger in the air A Melbourne doctor wants changes to how we commute and plan cities, with evidence mounting that there is no ‘safe’ level of air pollution.