As overdose deaths continue to occur, more injection rooms are needed

Advocates say more medically supervised injection rooms are needed across Melbourne as figures show overdose deaths remain near record-breaking. According to an annual report released by the Coroners Court of Victoria on Thursday, 547 Victorians suffered a fatal overdose in 2023 – three fewer than 2022, when the state recorded its deadliest deaths.

Horrifying reports on the consequences of fatal bus accidents continue

Several more scarred survivors of a horrific bus crash are expected to come face to face with the man responsible for the deaths of their loved ones. Brett Button, 59, is awaiting sentencing for dangerous driving after he sped onto a motorway slip road and overturned a bus full of wedding guests, killing 10 people … Read more

IV shortage eases, but restrictions likely to continue for months

The unprecedented shortage of intravenous fluids is gradually easing, but supply shortages are likely to persist throughout the year. Following a meeting in Sydney on Friday, state and federal health ministers outlined measures to address supply problems, including improved data sharing and national coordination in the delivery of vital fluids to hospitals and veterinarians.

Travellers are urged to continue booking for the contested Rex Channel

The insolvency administrators of the troubled regional airline Rex are urging cautious travelers to continue flying with the heavily indebted airline despite concerns about its future viability. Consulting firm EY Australia has been working to rescue the five Rex Group companies since the airline grounded its Boeing 737 fleet on key metropolitan routes in July.