Pacific Worker Rights: A new Australia Institute poll says more than two-thirds of people support letting Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) workers change jobs if they’re underpaid, after reports of pay as low as $70 a week and deductions for flights, visas, housing and transport leaving workers with little in their pocket. Tobacco Harm Reduction: The “Warraay Puthu/Bad Smoke” campaign highlights how young Aboriginal mothers are quitting nicotine to protect babies, with local health workers coaching safer choices postpartum. Dengue Alert for Travellers: Australia’s Smart Traveller warns tourists to protect against mosquito bites in Samoa as dengue cases continue across the Pacific, with no vaccine for initial infection and advice to use repellent and protective clothing. Bird Flu Precaution: Victoria moves to force poultry housing as H5N1 detections rise, aiming to reduce contact between birds and wildlife. Hospital Care Scrutiny: A NSW inquiry urges ending a public-private partnership at Calvary Mater Hospital after reports including mould, maggots and alleged maintenance failures. Workplace Safety & Health: A study links pesticide exposure at work with a higher risk of ALS, while NSW police introduce stricter body-worn camera rules after past investigations. Regional Health Access: Papua New Guinea launched the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine at Port Moresby General Hospital, with vaccination described as voluntary but limited by available options. Kava Supply for Wellness: The Calmer Co secures long-term premium noble kava supply from PNG and Vanuatu, aiming to support growing demand for branded wellness products.