WA Health Audit Reveals 'Embarrassing' Hospital Disrepair
A damning audit reveals Western Australia's public hospitals are plagued by thousands of maintenance failures. Discover the shocking findings and the government's delayed response.
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Albanese's Royal Commission decision ignites debate
As Parliament resumes, PM Albanese faces scrutiny over the delayed Royal Commission call. Readers debate antisemitism, bushfires, and foreign policy in a heated letters section.
Geelong hospital imaging staff to strike in pay dispute
Radiographers and support staff at St John of God Geelong Hospital will walk off the job for 24 hours amid a bitter pay dispute with employer Lake Imaging. Find out how this will impact patient services.
Editorial: Stop the spin and fix WA's ailing hospitals
A scathing editorial demands an end to political spin and urgent action to fix Western Australia's failing hospital system, plagued by ramping and bed shortages.
Christmas crash breaks spine of baby cancer patient
A 14-month-old boy battling cancer suffered a broken back and ruptured bowel in a Christmas Eve car crash near Maitland. His family's life is now a 'living hell' as they fight for his recovery.
Yanchep Hospital plans stall, but MP confident
Moore MP Tom French insists his constituents are satisfied, despite the indefinite delay of the promised Yanchep hospital. Get the latest on the stalled health plans.
Critical Crash: Motorcyclist Injured Near Kurri Kurri
A 47-year-old motorcycle rider is fighting for life after a serious crash with a Hyundai Kona on Cessnock Road at Weston. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
Critical crash closes Cessnock Road near Kurri Kurri
A motorcycle rider is fighting for life after a collision with a car near Kurri Kurri. Emergency services, including a specialist air ambulance, rushed to the scene on Tuesday evening.
Canberra Hospital trainee doctors lacked supervision
A 2024 review found Canberra Hospital trainee doctors were unsupervised and performed unqualified work. The hospital failed key training standards but retained accreditation.
Newcastle stabbing: No arrests after 24 hours
Police are investigating a stabbing at Marketown car park in Newcastle West. An 18-year-old man was hospitalised. No arrests have been made. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
ACT Schools Close, Fun Run Shines in November 2025
A look back at November 2025 in Canberra: community fun runs, sudden school closures due to asbestos in play sand, and local fundraising efforts. See the pivotal moments.
Chronic illness worsens as Medicare faces pressure
Over 5100 deaths a year in the Hunter are linked to chronic disease, with experts warning the crisis will deepen without urgent Medicare reform and targeted funding. Read more.
Violent stabbing at Marketown carpark, Newcastle
A man in his late teens or early 20s was stabbed in the head and neck at Marketown West carpark. Police have cordoned off the scene as investigations continue. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Trump's Oval Office Interview: Grievances and Grand Plans
An exclusive look at President Donald Trump's 2026 Oval Office interview with The New York Times, revealing his focus on upgrades, grievances, and projecting stamina ahead of his 80th birthday.
Boy, 4, dies after Port Stephens pool tragedy
A four-year-old boy has tragically died after being found unresponsive in a pool at Bobs Farm, Port Stephens. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Friday night.
Widow Demands Answers Over Dementia Patient's Hospital Death
A Townsville widow is fighting for answers after her husband, a dementia patient, died following an incident with another patient in a North Queensland hospital ward. Read the full investigation.
Canberra's Summernats Debate: Is It Time to Move On?
Canberra residents are divided over the annual Summernats festival, with calls for its permanent relocation. Meanwhile, global tensions rise over Trump's Venezuela invasion and local hate crimes are scrutinised.
Wollongong Hospital parking revenue jumps 80% in a year
Parking fee revenue at Wollongong Hospital skyrocketed by 80% last financial year, reaching $3.48 million. Discover the reasons behind the surge and what it means for patients, visitors, and staff.
Plan to turn Upper Hunter mining voids into lakes
A visionary plan to repurpose disused Upper Hunter mining pits into interconnected lakes gains momentum, promising water security, tourism, and jobs. Read about the innovative solution.
Mater Hospital Mould Crisis: A Governance Failure
A cancer ward at Newcastle's Calvary Mater Hospital was kept open for over a year with dangerous mould, prompting calls for an independent public inquiry. Read the full investigation.
Man faces court over alleged Geelong hospital rampage
A Geelong man has faced court accused of a violent Christmas Day incident at University Hospital Geelong, allegedly assaulting staff and damaging property. Read the full details.
Geelong Hospital intruder rampage leaves staff traumatised
A violent rampage by an alleged intruder at University Hospital Geelong has left staff and patients shaken. Police have charged a man following the disturbing incident. Read the full story.
First Look Inside SA's New $3.2bn Hospital
The SA government reveals the interior of the new $3.2 billion Women's and Children's Hospital. See the state-of-the-art facilities set to open in 2026 and how they'll transform healthcare.
Caves Beach man's long road after suspected hit-and-run
Peter Papadatos remains in John Hunter Hospital with severe injuries after a suspected hit-and-run on an e-scooter at Caves Beach. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
Coalition accused of hypocrisy on hate speech laws
Readers blast Coalition MPs for campaigning to weaken hate speech laws while criticising Albanese on anti-Semitism. Plus, Gaza editorial, ACT debt, and fireworks debate.
How 'Absolutely' and 'Completely' Are Dulling Our Politics
ANU professor Mark Kenny argues that rampant hyperbole in political and media language is eroding meaning, nuance, and our capacity for genuine public debate in Australia. Read his call for linguistic clarity.
Patients stuck in $1000-a-day beds due to housing crisis
Canberra's housing shortage is forcing patients to languish in expensive hospital beds or be discharged into motels, straining the health system and leaving vulnerable people without support. Read the full investigation.
Man airlifted after brown snake bite on Central Coast
A Yarramalong man was flown to John Hunter Hospital after a brown snake bite while mowing. Experts warn of an active snake season across the Hunter and Central Coast.
Jewish community anger over Albanese's anti-Semitism inaction
Canberra Times readers condemn PM Albanese's failure to act on anti-Semitism despite warnings, linking it to Bondi violence. Letters also cover planning, Gaza aid, and gas exports.
Bulli Hospital redevelopment plans changed
Plans for the old Bulli Hospital site redevelopment have been revised, with Landcom proposing a two-stage subdivision due to complexities along the southern boundary. Read the latest.
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