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When oil refineries burn, here’s what happens to your lungs and heart

The blaze at the Geelong oil refinery in Victoria has reportedly been extinguished. But residents in the area may be worried about the health effects...

16.04.2026 9

The Conversation

Brian Oliver

What’s ‘dirty fuel’ doing to our lungs? The same as it did for most of 2025

‘Dirty fuel’ may sound scary. But here’s why we’re unlikely to see a wave of new disease with this temporary lift in sulfur levels.

18.03.2026 30

The Conversation

Brian Oliver

How to protect yourself from bushfire smoke

09.01.2026 10

The Examiner

Brian Oliver

How to protect yourself from bushfire smoke

09.01.2026 10

Canberra Times

Brian Oliver

How to protect yourself from bushfire smoke

Should I use my aircon? Do I need an air purifier? Can indoor plants help? And which masks actually work for smoke?

09.01.2026 30

The Conversation

Brian Oliver

Asbestos has been found in children's coloured sand. What's the risk to kids?

15.11.2025 10

Canberra Times

Brian Oliver

Asbestos has been found in children’s coloured sand. What’s the risk to kids?

Here’s what to know about the recalled products, and how to dispose of them safely.

14.11.2025 10

The Conversation

Brian Oliver

What is ‘double pneumonia’, the condition that’s put Pope Francis in hospital?

This isn’t a medical term – but it’s being used to describe a complex condition.

19.02.2025 10

The Conversation

Brian Oliver