Health

16 Jul 2025

Liberals call for free flu shots

The State Opposition is doubling down on its calls for the Government to offer free flu vaccination for any South Australian who wants one. According to Shadow Minister for Health, Ashton Hurn, so far this year, 14,359 cases of flu have been...

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16 Jul 2025

Flu and Whooping case numbers up

Annual flu cases are markedly higher than this time last year, according to the SA Health Respiratory Infections Dashboard, with 10,569 reported across the state, year to date, an increase from 6,212 at the same time last year. There have been 1627...

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Community News

National recognition for local chemists

A Eudunda pharmacist and a regional pharmacy proprietor have been recognised for their achievements within the TerryWhite Pharmacy Network at a recent award ceremony. Presented at the 2025 TerryWhite Chemmart Masterclass in Adelaide, Jasmine...

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Pharmacists vaccine authority for under fives

With flu cases numbers soaring, the government has approved pharmacists to administer the free flu vaccine to young children. Parents are now able to take their children aged six months to five years to pharmacies to get their free flu shot, with the...

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The joy of sleeping soundly

By Clem StanleySleep is one of the universal human processes which can help many other parts of the body complete its regular functioning - but for some people, sleep is compromised due to conditions like sleep apnoea. Unfortunately, this can have...

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Clem Stanley

Hurn seeks progress on Barossa Hospital

Member for Schubert Ashton Hurn has taken the opportunity during the Budget Estimates process to ask questions about the status of the Expressions Of Interest (EOI) for land for the Barossa Hospital project and the Government’s intentions to share...

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02 Jul 2025

Former nurse waiting years for specialist care

By Matt WebsterAfter more than 50 years of caring for others as a nurse, Sue Berndt of Angaston is now in need of vital care, but said the public health system has left her waiting. Sue’s commitment to her community has been her life story; as...

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Matthew Webster

25 Jun 2025

Rural men urged to ‘see your GP’ and prioritise their wellbeing

For International Men’s Health Week (which ran from June 9 to 15), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) backed the national “See Your GP” campaign launched by Healthy Male and the Centre for Male Health. The campaign urges men...

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18 Jun 2025

Winter call for blood donations

Almost 330 Barossa residents answered the call and rolled up their sleeves to donate to Lifeblood’s recent pop-up donor centre at Nuriootpa. Lifeblood spokesperson Emily Granland wished to thank all those who donated.“(It) highlights the generosity...

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18 Jun 2025

Parents urged to flu vax children

South Australian parents are being urged to vaccinate their children against the flu as cases continue to rise across the state this year. Currently, less than one in five SA children under the age of five have had a flu vaccine. So far this year...

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18 Jun 2025

Reconciliation marked by learning journey at Kapunda Hospital

The Barossa Hills and Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) Allyship Community of Practice – Northern Allyship in Action group hosted an interactive engagement and learning journey on May 26 to commemorate this year’s National Reconciliation...

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11 Jun 2025

Cold weather brings cold symptoms

With the past week bringing a cold-snap, many Barossans may be noticing that the time of year has also brought about an increase in cold and flu symptoms. Timely reminders for the snotty season, like getting a flu vaccination, are once again being...

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