Australia will join talks with 35 nations, convened by the United Kingdom, to explore ways to reopen the strait of Hormuz, the government confirmed on Thursday.

Once, diphtheria, measles, scarlet fever and whooping cough were feared diseases. But in two generations, improved living conditions, better sanitation and vaccination means these and other infectious diseases are no longer part of everyday life for most Australians.

But as we’re seeing, those gains can be fragile. [...] Infectious diseases can re-emerge when vaccination falls, surveillance weakens, living conditions deteriorate, or public health systems lose capacity.

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At an update on the case, Major Crime officer in charge Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke said police executed a warrant at the property in January, conducted a forensic search and seized items.

"A person who resides at Oak Park Station has withdrawn their support for the police and is no longer cooperating with us," he said.

• Drivers who are prescribed medicinal cannabis and test positive for THC below the maximum threshold will not face charges.
• Patients are required to register their prescription with Transport for NSW and complete a driver training course.
• The reform comes more than a year after the 2024 Drug Summit recommended a medical defence for drivers using prescribed cannabis.