Monday November 16 2026 News
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Robin Hayes
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), or the ability of microbes to withstand medications previously effective against them, has emerged as one of the most significant global health threats. Recent studies predict that superbugs—microorganisms resistant to antibiotics—could cause up to 40 million deaths annually by 2050.
· 2 min read
Ash Cooper
Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed the presence of an antibiotic in fatty fish material that has been washing up on beaches in the state's south-east. This follows a significant salmon die-off event in the lower D'Entrecasteaux Channel, which has led to concerns about the broader environmental impact and potential regulatory breaches by the salmon farming industry. While the detected antibiotic levels are reportedly low and pose no immediate health risks, the EPA has announced further investigations to understand the implications of the contamination.
· 5 min read
Robin Hayes
Health inequities are further exacerbated by the toll that antibiotic resistance takes on vulnerable populations
· 5 min read
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