Western Australians are being asked to be alert to the risk of measles following a confirmed measles case in a person who visited several shopping venues in Perth last week.

The Department of Health has identified a toxic algal bloom in the Swan and Canning Rivers and warns people not to eat fish, crabs or shellfish collected from either of these rivers.

Western Australians are being asked to be alert to the risk of measles following a confirmed measles case in a person who visited two public venues in Perth last week.

With extreme hot weather conditions expected across Western Australia in the coming days, take precautions to avoid heat stress.

If you are planning a trip overseas this summer – make sure you check your measles immunisations are up-to-date.

LiveLighter® has launched ‘How many kilojoules are you drinking?’ campaign to raise awareness of the high energy content of alcoholic beverages.

Follow a few simple tips to reduce the risk of heat stress as warmer weather rolls into Perth at the start of summer.

Heterosexual men reported the largest increase in HIV notifications in Western Australia this past year – with middle-aged men who acquired the infection overseas, particularly in Southeast Asia, making up the majority of cases.

The Royal Life Saving Society of WA has launched a new campaign encouraging young people to ‘Be A Mermate’ and lure their friends away from danger when around the water. 

The Department of Health is working with Curtin University to conduct a survey about safe food handling. Read more to take part.