Hantavirus Watch (SA): South Australia has made hantavirus a notifiable and controlled condition, requiring doctors to notify SA Health after a cruise-linked Andes virus outbreak overseas, with the declaration set to expire after six months. Cancer Care (Tasmania): A cancer survivor says promised North West Hospital masterplan funding is “on the back burner” despite earlier announcements, raising concerns about access to cancer and dialysis services. GP-led ADHD (Tas): Tasmania is rolling out training so GPs can assess, diagnose and start ADHD medication, aiming to reduce delays as demand rises. Aged Care Research: Harbison is backing a Western Sydney University project to boost aged-care residents’ participation in exercise and wellbeing programs, funded through an ARC Linkage grant. Dementia Funding: The federal government has added $22.9m for dementia research via the Medical Research Future Fund, including programs to improve cognition and expand community dementia education. Skin Cancer Reminder (Comedian): Dave Hughes says he had five skin cancers removed and needed 45 stitches, urging Australians to get checked. Voluntary Assisted Dying (ACT): An ACT citizen’s jury will consider substitute decision-making for people approved for voluntary assisted dying if they lose capacity. Online Safety (Roblox): Parents accuse Roblox of normalising gambling for kids, pointing to Robux in under-16 accounts and concerns about facial age checks. Health & Wellness (Sleep/Alzheimer’s): A new study links disrupted sleep with Alzheimer’s risk in women, with practical sleep habits highlighted by dementia advocates. Public Health (Diphtheria): Coverage continues around Australia’s diphtheria outbreak and the need to address deep-rooted inequalities driving spread.