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.
An 18-year-old Jindalee man faces multiple charges after allegedly striking a victim with a metal object and driving erratically in Yanchep. Police seek witnesses.
Newcastle's Peridot Clinic has delivered the first legal MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD outside a trial, marking a major step for accessible regional mental health innovation. Discover how it works.
Police investigate an elaborate scam at a St Kilda wellness hub where a thief stole a business phone and impersonated the owner to steal from clients. Read the full story.
The long-awaited Yanchep Lagoon foreshore redevelopment is moving ahead with $1.35m in infrastructure works approved. Plans include new cafes, a beach bar, and conservation areas. Have your say on the draft plan.
A Geelong social worker has been charged with sexually penetrating a woman at a rape clinic. The alleged assault occurred in 2021. Read the shocking details.
The number of GP clinics in the Illawarra offering bulk-billing has skyrocketed to 42, a dramatic increase following a federal government incentive expansion. Discover how this change is improving healthcare access.
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.
Canberra clinics report being overwhelmed with new patients since federal bulk-billing incentives began. Discover the surge in demand and the challenges of recruiting doctors.
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.
Western Australia faces a bulk billing crisis with the lowest rates nationally. Discover why out-of-pocket GP costs are rising and what it means for patients.
A snapshot of Canberra in August 2025: St Benedict's Primary celebrates Book Week, while ANU music students threaten legal action over education concerns. See the key moments.
Discover five exciting new cafes and restaurants in Perth to visit this summer, from buzzy Cottesloe eateries to a coastal club in Yanchep. Your guide to the best new food and drink spots.
The WA Government unveils a $100 million low-interest loan scheme to help aged care providers build new beds and upgrade facilities. Learn how this initiative tackles the critical shortage.
An ECU research choir uses Italian songs to reconnect elderly migrants with dementia to their homeland, improving wellbeing and sparking cherished memories. Discover the power of music.
Australians now have free, round-the-clock access to trusted health advice via 1800MEDICARE. The service connects callers to a registered nurse for non-emergency support, reducing pressure on hospitals.
Two Mandurah doctors, Professor Frank Jones and Dr Alex Ashenden, receive top RACGP awards. They discuss GP challenges, Medicare rebates, and why funding should go to existing practices, not urgent care clinics. Read their inspiring stories.
In the wake of the Bondi Junction massacre, Australians have responded with a crucial surge in blood donations. This act of community solidarity underscores why contributing to the blood bank is a lifeline for our nation.
Almost one million Australians are owed hundreds each in unclaimed Medicare rebates. Services Australia reveals how to update your bank details and get paid within three days.
Suzanne Lupica, charged with murdering a Port Kennedy aged care resident, has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. The WA Supreme Court heard chilling details of the alleged attack. Read the full story.
Western Australia's annual gift drive hits a major milestone, delivering festive cheer and 500 Scitech passes to children and young people in out-of-home care. Discover how the community rallied.
A new bulk-billing Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has opened in Phillip, just 2km from Canberra Hospital, aiming to reduce non-urgent ED presentations and provide free, accessible care seven days a week.
Explore Yanchep National Park, historic inns, and a lavender farm on a perfect Perth day trip. Discover koalas, crystal caves, and coastal lagoons just 45 minutes from the city.
Wanniassa Family Practice closed permanently with a text, leaving patients without care and sparking concerns over medical records. The move worsens Canberra's GP shortage crisis.
Learn how to strategically combine Medicare and private health insurance to reduce your out-of-pocket costs for glasses, contact lenses, and eye care in Australia.
A man in his 30s suffered burns in a Yanchep home explosion just before midnight. The property was significantly damaged and residents were evacuated. No criminality suspected.
A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital with burns after a severe home explosion in Yanchep. Surrounding properties were evacuated as emergency crews secured the scene. Police report no criminality.
A South Australian lung transplant centre celebrates saving 300 lives. Its founder shares in patient joys, from weddings to births, marking profound community impact.
The Albanese government eyes Newcastle for new publicly-funded bulk-billing GP clinics to combat rising gap fees. Will this market shake-up improve healthcare access?