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15 May 2026
Father of five’s incredible journey to health career
A proud Aboriginal man who raised five daughters while completing his Master’s in Social Work is the newest member of Cooktown’s allied health team.
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28 April 2026
TCHHS and AFL Cape York kick goals with new partnership
A new partnership between Torres and Cape HHS and AFL Cape York is going to open up career and health opportunities for young people across the region.
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15 April 2026
Malaria cases on Saibai Island
Health authorities are managing five probable locally acquired cases of malaria on Saibai Island in the Torres Strait.
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20 March 2026
Taking care post-cyclone
Following Tropical Cyclone Narelle, heavy rain, flood and general wet conditions will continue affecting most of Cape York over the coming days.
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13 January 2026
Take care of health and safety during flood and rain 2026
Cape York, Torres Strait, and Northern Peninsula Area residents should ensure they look after their safety and health as extremely wet conditions prevail across the region.
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10 December 2025
Be mossie safe in summer
Residents are urged to take all precautions against mosquito bites, following the recent detection of MVE virus from a mosquito trap at Cooktown.
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14 October 2025
Take precautions to avoid mossie bites
As the region prepares for the coming wet season, residents should take all possible precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes
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22 May 2025
Take precautions to avoid mossie bites
With wet conditions persisting throughout much of the region, residents should take all possible precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.