A new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is set to open in Yanchep, providing fully bulk-billed care for urgent, non-life-threatening conditions. The clinic aims to relieve pressure on Joondalup Hospital and serve Perth's growing northern suburbs.
A new report reveals strong community support for preserving end-stage palliative care at the historic David Berry Hospital. Discover the innovative proposals for the site's future as services move to Shoalhaven Hospital.
S&P Global Ratings warns WA's state budget faces pressure from soaring subsidies, up $11bn in five years. Learn the risks for Australia's economic powerhouse.
Exclusive data reveals outpatient clinic waitlists at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital have surged 71% to over 51,500, with patients facing decade-long delays for specialist care. Experts demand urgent federal funding.
An unauthorised pressure test by tunnel workers caused an eight-metre sinkhole at a Melbourne oval. Authorities confirm the test was not approved, raising safety concerns. Read more.
Months after a $50 million urgent funding boost, less than half has been spent on WA's crumbling hospitals. Health Minister cites project complexity, while the Opposition criticises the pace.
A damning audit reveals systemic failures at Perth's Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, with hundreds of leaks endangering patients. The WA Government pledges a $50 million fix.
A damning audit reveals systemic failures at Perth's Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, with hundreds of leaks endangering patients. The Cook Government pledges a $50 million fix. Read the full investigation.
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.
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.
Rising education expenses in Australia are pushing cash-strapped families to their limits, with many parents taking on extra work. Discover the full impact and expert advice.
The 2026 Joondalup Festival program is out, featuring three major free public art installations including a floating water theatre and glowing lake figures. Discover the full line-up of events from March 7-22.
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.
The Joondalup Women's Shed has secured funding to provide handmade recovery items for breast cancer patients at Joondalup Health Campus through 2027. Discover how this community initiative offers vital support.
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.
Federal Assistant Minister Rebecca White refused to comment on a controversy involving a game ranking Liberal MPs. She instead focused on a new women's health clinic in Joondalup.
A 2024 review found Canberra Hospital trainee doctors were unsupervised and performed unqualified work. The hospital failed key training standards but retained accreditation.
Ahead of the 2026 Australian Open, we rank the 10 tennis stars facing the most pressure to perform. From Djokovic's legacy to rising Aussie hopes, find out who must deliver.
Ahead of the 2026 Australian Open, we rank the 10 tennis stars facing the most pressure to perform, from local hopes to global legends. Find out who tops the list.
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.
WA Police intensify Operation Moorhead, seizing illegal e-scooters and charging teenagers for reckless behaviour in Perth's northern suburbs. Read the latest.
Perth's northern suburbs get a major aquatic upgrade as the $13 million, competition-ready 50m pool at Arena Joondalup sets its public opening date for February 27, featuring AI safety tech and enhanced accessibility.
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.
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.
Global pop star Addison Rae cooled off at Cottesloe Beach before her high-energy Wildlands Festival performance, telling the Perth crowd she 'wants to live here'. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
TMK Energy's Gurvantes project in Mongolia records a fifth consecutive monthly gas production increase, hitting new highs and advancing towards commercialisation in 2026.
TikTok star Addison Rae delivered a glittering, Britney-esque performance at Wildlands Perth, telling fans she loves the city and wants to move there. Read about the full festival highlights.