Beside the Barrier Highway just east of Manna Hill is this impressive raven's nest. I always notice it and sometimes stop. There were two babies when I went by recently. (Taken with a long lens a long way from the nest. In fact, I was over on the other side of a busy highway - so not close.)

On #WorldRabiesDay, we highlight a breakthrough in reaching animals beyond the clinic. Palatable oral rabies vaccines—designed to resemble treats—offer a humane, effective way to immunise stray dog populations & wildlife like foxes and raccoons 🐶🦊🐾 #OneHealth #RabiesFreeStreets bit.ly/48Cxw9q

Did you know? #Rabies is preventable, yet every year thousands of people - mostly children - needlessly die. Over 99% of human rabies cases are caused by dog bites. The solution is simple: Vaccinate at least 70% of dogs in a community to eliminate rabies. #EndRabiesNow

On #WorldRabiesDay, we renew our commitment to eliminating rabies—a critical #OneHealth challenge that affects both humans and animals

World Rabies Day | 28 Sept Theme: “Act now: You, Me, Community.” Recognise & manage exposures Educate families & communities Advocate for rabies elimination Rabies is 100% preventable — let’s act now. #WorldRabiesDay #ActNow #IPC

In 1881, Louis Pasteur's lab echoes with howls of rabid dogs. Paris vets know he's collecting mad dogs for science but what he's attempting seems impossible: creating a vaccine for a "virus" no one can even see under a microscope. But he did it. Here’s how: bit.ly/3KiW65i #WorldRabiesDay

Today is #WorldRabiesDay. It marks 140 years since the first successful rabies vaccine—a milestone in medical history & a reminder of the ongoing global effort to eliminate this deadly disease.

🗓️ World Rabies Day is 28 September – a global call to act. #Rabies is preventable: 🐶 vaccination 📘 Pre & post Exposure Prophylaxis education 🚫 Bite prevention 💧 Immediate wound washing 🏥 Medical care #OneHealth elimination means human, animal health & community action – together bit.ly/4pEQZg2

Viruses, ecosystems, and prevention - key themes from the #OneHealth plenary at #AustPH2025, Wollongong/Dharawal Country. A timely reminder that prevention starts upstream.

☣️ Inside the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP): Everything you always wanted to know but were too afraid to ask ☣️ Take 5 mins to walk through Australia’s high-containment labs with @jennbarr.bsky.social Hats off to the impressive team of scientists keeping us safe! #EDPrepardness

Exciting news about the expansion of the Wolbachia program to 'Drive down #dengue' Great work by the World Mosquito Program with support from the Australian government ab.co/4mbP53f

Dr Stephen Harfield from UQ’s Poche Centre for Indigenous Health presented at the Public Health Association (PHAA) of Australia Conf in Wollongong on his PhD research focused on strengthening primary health care for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people living in urban SE Qld.#PHCmatters

Quick takes: Mosquito-borne illness in Europe, polio in 3 nations, avian flu hits more US poultry France and Italy continue to battle chikungunya outbreaks and the spread of dengue, as Greece probes possible local malaria cases.

An interesting ZOLA (Zoonotic Risk Mitigation in Live Animal Markets) PhD research project for a Bangladeshi candidate [email protected] for more info

Our research describing the isolation and characterisation of a novel henipavirus, Salt Gully virus, discovered in Australian bats has been published in the September edition of Emerging Infectious Diseases. wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/...

How can we make sense of authoritarian politics? What does the weaking of democratic institutions mean for #PublicHealth? Find out Mon 15 Sept in Wollongong / Dharawal Country, hosted by @phaa-onehealth.bsky.social & our Political Economy SIG. www.austph2025.com/workshop @peterwtait.bsky.social

Happy Field Epidemiology Day!

Why are people wearing red shoes in September? Today is International #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder (FASD) Awareness Day, and we want to paint the town red to say that #FASD is preventable. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy directly affects the developing baby. More: shorturl.at/H7UeF

How can human, animal and environmental health be preserved on a heating planet? Explore at Aust #PublicHealth Conference. Speakers A/Prof Chris Degeling, Dr Katie Woolaston, Dr Crystal Arnold. #APHC2025, 18 Sept 8.30am - 10am, Wollongong/Dharawal Country, NSW. More: www.austph2025.com/registration

A call to action on bat welfare: We have a responsibility to protect flying foxes. Adequate & sustained gov funding 4 community education, bat conservation (preparation to minimise mass deaths due to severe weather events) & research urgently needed #SpectacledFlyingFox #BatsRFriends bit.ly/42lLSaa

Tree kangaroos are found only in the tropical rainforests of Australia & New Guinea, and are vulnerable to deforestation and climate change. They live in treetops, feeding on leaves and vines, so little is known about them due to difficulties studying them in their habitat. #AusMammalogy 2/4

It is difficult to predict Japanese encephalitis virus & Murray Valley encephalitis virus activity in the coming season, their transmission involves a complex mix of wild waterbird & wild/commercial pig population size & location, rainfall etc. That's why mosquito surveillance is important #JEV #MVE

It's been a long road to an Australian CDC - and one of the first discussions of this was in a conference report published back in 1987 in @mja.com.au onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.5... www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Opinion piece from Prof Allen Cheng @peripatetical.bsky.social on this milestone for Australia - the upcoming Australian CDC #AUCDC #PublicHealth Ensuring its political independence is paramount if we are to avoid issues that plagues the US CDC in recent times bit.ly/41CoYLG

'Hector' linocut by UK contemporary artist and #printmaker Vanessa Lubach #ReframingWomenPrintmakers

NZ Department of Conservation & Ministry for Primary Industries vaccinate endangered birds against avian influenza #H5N1 - a #OneHealth approach to preparedness. Birds included in the trial included: ✅kākāpō ✅takahē ✅kakī/black stilt ✅tūturuatu/shore plover ✅kākāriki/parakee bit.ly/3UZQjUj

Voices of One Health Implementers series presents 'The Future of One Health: Insights from The Lancet #OneHealth Commission' Hosted by Women for One Health (WfOH) Registration link bit.ly/4m0e0Xo

The Australian Government has introduced legislation for a permanent Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC). www.cdc.gov.au/newsroom/new... The CDC will be an independent statutory agency. Draft legislation: tinyurl.com/p83prfvb

The future of health is interdisciplinary and the #OneHealth approach connects human, animal & environmental health. On 2 October, let's gather global experts for a powerful event on public health threats and equity. 🟠 https://f.mtr.cool/sikfwpkztk #GlobalHealth #PlanetaryHealth

Novel #henipavirus identified by CSIRO scientists from urine samples collected from bats in Queensland over a decade ago. Named Salt Gully virus, a relative of #Hendravirus bit.ly/3I67OPM @csiro.bsky.social #FlyingFoxes #AustralianCentre4DiseasePreparedness

Spring brings an increased risk of avian influenza #H5N1 for Australia as migratory birds arrive from other parts of the world www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2... #AvianFlu #WildBirds

We're thrilled that legislation was tabled in Parliament today to make permanent the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control. Subject to the passage of the Bill through the Senate, the timetable of the new agency opening its doors on 1/1/26 can now be met. More: shorter.me/bIq0C

A #OneHealth issue where companion animal 🐈 health & welfare, wildlife conservation, & responsible pet ownership intersect You'll find tips on how to keep your 🐱 happy and healthy in A/Prof Barbara Padalino's article #Containment #Enrichment & supervised outdoor time are key

📢 Big day for #PublicHealth in Australia! Legislation to establish the Australian Centre for Disease Control has just been introduced in Parliament. If passed, a permanent CDC will open in Jan 2026 bit.ly/4mDDI5e

🔬 What is antimicrobial resistance and why does it matter? AMR occurs when microorganisms become resistant to treatments, posing a major threat to global health and the environment. Its impacts, causes, and the need for a #OneHealth approach: www.unep.org/topics/pollu...

@wfpha.bsky.social & Planetary Health Alliance are hosting a webinar 'Advancing Global Public Health through Planetary Health and One Health' Register here👉 bit.ly/4mFFEKG

An ambitious new report, commissioned by #TheLancet, seeks to reframe #OneHealth to be an even more encompassing framework. I spoke with co-chairs Andrea Winkler and John Amuasi about their process. The report: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... My interview: www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...

The Public Health Association of Australia One Health SIG sends a message of solidarity to our public health colleagues in the US following the recent shooting at CDC headquarters. We acknowledge the gravity of this attack & stand in support of those defending public health @kkjetelina.bsky.social

Large #leptospirosis outbreak among sea lions along California’s coast began earlier than usual - dog owners urged to take precautions to protect their dogs from exposure

A troubling shift in US climate policy. Chris Wright, ex-fossil fuel exec & now US Energy Secretary, says US may 'update' past Climate Assessments - cornerstone reports built on decades of peer-reviewed science. This could downplay the #ClimateCrisis #Disinformation #ScienceMatters

The difference is in the intent: misinformation is shared by mistake, disinformation is spread deliberately to mislead. Fighting both swiftly is a vital tool in #PandemicPreparedness —effective #PublicHealth communication saves lives

Grateful to @marionkoopmans.bsky.social for writing this thoughtful piece in Nature Rev Micro. We can’t push back against anti-science movements without taking the threat seriously, proactively address our limitations, and engage with the public clearly & candidly. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Timely reminder to continue vigilance around #AvianFlu 'Three things we can do now to reduce the risk of avian influenza spillovers' Among key takeaways is comprehensive #OneHealth surveillance integrating wildlife, agricultural, & human health monitoring incorporating genomic tools in real time

🦟"Rise in #dengue fever #outbreaks across #Pacific 🌏 driven by #ClimateCrisis, experts say. #Samoa 🇼🇸, #Fiji 🇫🇯 and #Tonga 🇹🇴 among worst affected amid warning the disease and others will become ‘more common and more serious’ as planet warms." via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

What a special bunch of humans looking after our special bats 🦇 Absolutely amazing to visit this sanctuary during the recent @ibrc2025.bsky.social conference 🇦🇺 youtu.be/ttYuewsEv_I

PHAA Political Economy of Health and One Health SIGs invite you to this workshop: Democracy & #PublicHealth in a Trumpian world. Mon 15 September 2025 10:00 to 16:00 @ Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, Wollongong/Dharawal Country, NSW Register here 👉🏽 bit.ly/4ljDYow

#ClimateChange is a health issue and the impacts are severe. Explore the policy and political implications in detail at @docsenvaus.bsky.social's‬ Health + Climate Forum 4-6 Sept. Speakers include our CEO Terry Slevin. Learn more: www.dea.org.au/healthandcli...

Have you voted for Australia's most underrated animal yet? www.abc.net.au/news/science... Want to learn more about the species in the running? Take a look at www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... There's a new one each day! #NationalScienceWeek

#OneHealthWebinar 📢: ICT-enabled intersectoral collaboration to tackle HPAI in Latin America & Caribbean Region, organised by FAO Wed 06 Aug 10:00 EST (midnight in some Australian states so we hope it will be recorded) @fao.org bit.ly/451M5Bj

The Lancet Voice podcast episode on #OneHealth, covering the past, present & future of One Health. Featuring Co(joint)-Chairs of the One Health commission, Prof. Andrea Winkler & Prof. John Amuasi 👂🏽 on your preferred platform bit.ly/4fhAxgM or apple.co/45z9EAH