Mount Spec Road repair timeline in doubt as minister gives no end date
The Palaszczuk government cannot say when vital repairs to flood-damaged Mount Spec Road will be finished, leaving Paluma residents and businesses in limbo. Read the latest.
The Palaszczuk government cannot say when vital repairs to flood-damaged Mount Spec Road will be finished, leaving Paluma residents and businesses in limbo. Read the latest.
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 49-year-old man has died after being shot by NSW Police during a mental health incident in Springfield. The hours-long siege ended tragically on Wednesday night.
Thousands celebrated New Year's Eve on Newcastle's Foreshore as families and revellers shared hopes for travel and adventure in 2026. NSW Police ran a major operation amid health warnings about dangerous drugs.
A new study reveals stark differences in cancer rates across Australia, with NSW bearing the highest burden. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and what experts say it means for healthcare.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's New Year's Eve address honours Bondi attack victims, praises Australian spirit, and calls for unity to write 2026's next chapter. Read his full message.
A petition with over 8,000 signatures calls for urgent reform of the Queensland Health Travel Scheme, citing unfair costs for regional and rural health workers. Advocates demand change.
WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby greenlights a 12-unit development in Gnarabup, rejecting nearly all appeal claims. The decision highlights tensions between tourism growth and coastal protection in the Margaret River region.
Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie faces a critical career decision. Should he stay in the portfolio or move on? Explore the political stakes and his future.
The professional driver for NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has pleaded guilty after recording a blood alcohol reading more than three times the legal limit on the Far South Coast. Read the full details.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces growing political isolation for rejecting a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction attacks. Critics argue his stance is untenable. Read the full analysis.
The WA government is drafting new building contract laws to protect consumers and reform the troubled construction industry. Learn about the key changes and what they mean for you.
Many Australians distrust the voluntary Health Star Rating on food packaging, as the government considers making it mandatory. Learn why the system is confusing shoppers.
A major truck fire has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in both directions near Yass. Motorists face significant delays with diversions via Yass Valley Way. Check live updates.
Cairns Hospital's surgical capacity is under immense strain. A new surgical centre is urgently needed to serve the growing Far North Queensland population. Read why this is a critical priority.
Median ATAR scores for Canberra's 2025 Year 12 cohort will remain hidden, continuing a trend of limited transparency. A delayed advisory committee review means data won't be public until at least 2026.
Former PM John Howard condemns the current government's handling of gun law debates and its failure to tackle rising anti-semitism. Read his full critique.
Exclusive first look at the $100 million Townsville University Hospital expansion. See the new critical care tower and how it will transform healthcare for North Queensland. Read the full story.
New data shows a devastating pattern of suicide in Townsville, with men diagnosed with mental illness at greatest risk. Experts call for urgent, targeted intervention.
A Grattan Institute report reveals stark inequalities in psychosocial support across Australia. Access should be based on need, not location. Read why reform is urgent.
Meet the WA teens behind Zero2Hero, empowering young people with mental health skills to prevent suicide. Discover how their peer-led workshops are creating change.
A landmark 20-year study tracking over 16,000 Australian workers reveals how working from home and commuting differently affect men's and women's mental health. Discover the optimal hybrid model.
Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic urges women to seek scans and advocate for their health after undergoing surgery to remove a large uterine fibroid. Read her powerful message.
SA Health confirms algal bloom is clearing from Adelaide's metropolitan beaches, with no plans for summer closures. Get the latest public health update.
The Cook Government unveils a $349 million funding package to enhance rapid responses to family and domestic violence incidents across Western Australia.
The Minns government announces a new internal locum agency and central workforce unit to address roster chaos and skyrocketing staffing costs in NSW hospitals, following a special inquiry.
WA Health Minister confirms no interim targets for GP clinics joining Labor's bulk billing incentive. The $3.5bn tripling aims to lift rates, but sign-up numbers remain unclear. Read the latest.
Townsville University Hospital staff could lose up to a quarter of their wages in a bitter contract dispute. Unions warn of a devastating blow to workers and regional healthcare.
Parking revenue at Hunter New England health facilities jumped to over $6 million last financial year. The NSW Opposition criticises the increase as a 'cash grab' on patients and staff.
A Canberra florist was stunned to learn she created the flowers for PM Anthony Albanese's secret wedding. Discover the story behind the mysterious order.