Measles is often characterised by a rash that spreads across the body.

‘A catastrophe of a disease’:Doctors sound alarm on spread of measles

Victoria is in the grip of its worst measles outbreak in a decade,as health experts brace for a rise in local transmission after the school holidays.

  • Henrietta Cook

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A COVID-19 breach at Brisbane Airport was blamed on human error.

Measles case confirmed at multiple crowded sites in Brisbane

Anyone who attended the following locations should monitor for symptoms.

  • William Davis
Queensland Health has warned the public of an active measles case in the state’s south-east from Wednesday to Saturday.

Measles alert issued across popular south-east attractions

People who visited popular tourist locations in the south-east from Wednesday to Friday have been urged to monitor symptoms of measles following a confirmed case.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
NSW Health is encouraging the public to check their immunisation records due to measles outbreaks.

Public urged to check vaccines as confirmed measles case attends Eastern Suburbs basketball games

NSW is set to exceed last year’s total case numbers of the infectious disease within the first four months of 2025.

  • Frances Howe
The measles,mumps and rubella vaccine.

Travellers at Sydney Airport warned to watch out for measles

NSW Health said anyone transiting through Sydney’s international and domestic airports on January 17 should watch for measles symptoms for at least another 10 days.

  • Angus Thomson
Queensland Health has reported a confirmed case of measles,with potential exposure sites across Brisbane’s south and central suburbs.

Measles alert after infected man visits shops,malls across Brisbane

Brisbane’s Metro Health Services issued an emergency alert after a man was infectious in the city’s southern and central suburbs from December 12 to 16.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
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A two-year-old boy has tested positiver for measles after being active in the community from December 9.

Measles detected in the community in Brisbane’s north

A two-year-old boy has tested positive for measles,with Queensland Health warning residents the child was infectious in Brisbane’s northern suburbs since December 9.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Queensland Health issued a warning for a case of measles in the Brisbane community.

Health department issues measles alert after case in Brisbane suburbs

Brisbane residents are warned to monitor symptoms after someone with measles visited several sites in the past week.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Measles cases are on the rise globally as authorities warn Australians to make sure they are up to date with vaccinations.

‘Concerning’ rise in measles cases as travellers import virus

There have been 35 reported cases of measles in 2024 so far,compared with 26 last year. Experts blame international outbreaks and declining vaccination rates.

  • Amber Schultz
The emergency department at Westmead Hospital where police arrested Turner last Thursday.

Measles outbreak warning after infected woman visits Sydney shopping centres

NSW Health said the woman contracted the disease at the start of March,before shopping in Kmart and the Mega Centre in Blacktown.

  • Christopher Harris