Seven people have now died from melioidosis in flood-ravaged north Queensland this year. Dozens of cases have been reported ...

In Townsville the death toll from the soil-borne disease stands at three, bringing the total for northern Queensland to 12.

FAR North Queenslanders are being reminded to stay alert to symptoms of a dangerous seasonal disease, with cases of melioidosis continuing to climb in the Cairns region. The Cairns and Hinterland ...

Nine people have died from a bacteria-borne disease since the start of the year in what health authorities have described as ...

An elderly person has died from the serious infectious disease, melioidosis, that can be contracted from contaminated water, ...

A Far North public health service says four people have died from melioidosis since New Year's Day and an investigation is ...

Northern Territory residents are being urged to take precautions against Melioidosis, a potentially deadly bacterial ...

Residents in flood-ravaged parts of northern Queensland have been warned to remain vigilant as three people’s deaths are ...

Two people have died from a deadly soil-borne bacteria with authorities reporting higher-than-average rates in 2025 following ...

The life-threatening bacteria is often found lurking in Australian gardens, but experts warn it's on the move.

Townsville has recorded its first death from melioidosis in the wake of the 2025 floods. The Townsville Public Health Unit ...

Authorities are concerned about the death toll caused by a disease linked with heavy rain, with the number of cases rising in ...