Damien Martyn Hospitalised in Serious Condition
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn is in a serious condition in a Queensland hospital after falling ill on Boxing Day. The former Test star played 67 Tests and was a World Cup hero.
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn is in a serious condition in a Queensland hospital after falling ill on Boxing Day. The former Test star played 67 Tests and was a World Cup hero.
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.
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.
A man is fighting for life after a severe apartment fire in Cairns. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Sheridan Street. Read the latest on this developing story.
A national audit reveals thousands of hospital deaths were caused by human error and poor decision-making. Experts call for urgent training overhaul and better systems. Read the full report.
North Queensland Cowboys winger Murray Taulagi spent Christmas morning visiting sick children and staff at Townsville University Hospital, bringing smiles and festive spirit. Read the heartwarming story.
Ambulance ramping crisis worsens at Townsville University Hospital, with a record four-hour handover delay revealed. New data shows system under severe strain. Read the full report.
A major police operation is underway in Cairns after a dangerous patient scaled the hospital walls and escaped. Authorities warn the public not to approach the two men involved.
Staff at Townsville University Hospital have transformed the children's ward into a winter wonderland, bringing festive joy to young patients and their families this holiday season.
A major expansion for St John of God Subiaco Hospital has been approved, adding a vital radiation oncology service. The new facility will save patients time and centralise cancer care in Perth.
Inmates from Townsville Correctional Centre's rugby team delivered gifts and festive spirit to children at Townsville University Hospital, creating a heartwarming moment of community connection.
Multinational healthcare giant Ramsay Health Care acquires Canberra's National Capital Private Hospital in a $251 million deal, marking its first ACT investment. Operations expected to transition in mid-2026.
Cairns Hospital's new $3.5 million helipad is set to drastically cut transfer times for critical patients, boosting emergency care for the Far North. Read how this upgrade will save lives.
The WA government confirms an extra $1.9 billion in health funding, including $7.6m to fix ageing cardiac labs at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Read the full budget update.
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.
A coronial inquest is examining the tragic death of baby Wren Preo at Atherton Hospital in 2022. The investigation seeks answers for the family and reviews hospital protocols.
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 timeline for the new Cairns Hospital helipad has been announced, while the masterplan for the critical surgical centre is still in development. Get the latest updates on this vital health infrastructure.
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.
Two men are in hospital after a serious crash between a motorbike and a car on Welshpool Road in Wattle Grove. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Four-year-old Harper Nicoll battles aggressive leukaemia in Perth Children's Hospital. Her Maori-Italian heritage makes finding a stem cell donor urgent. A match is needed by January to save her life.
A fatal minivan crash in northern Victoria has claimed four lives and left five others, including a child, fighting for their lives. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
A 60-year-old cyclist is fighting for life after a hit and run on Wanneroo Road in Westminster. The 43-year-old van driver fled but later returned and is assisting police.
A $50 million investment will establish a new Cairns Hospital Integrated Cancer Centre, boosting regional care and tackling the Far North's high cancer rates. Learn about the life-saving upgrade.
A festive gift wrap fundraiser at Cairns Central is raising vital funds to upgrade the Special Care Nursery at Cairns Hospital, providing crucial support for premature and sick newborns and their families.
A man is in a life-threatening condition after a violent altercation in Brisbane's north. Police say the two men involved were known to each other. Read the latest details.
A 34-year-old man has been charged after an alleged assault outside a Hurstville hotel left a 49-year-old man fighting for his life. The victim remains in an induced coma.
Two truck drivers are in a serious condition after a crash on the New England Highway near Singleton. Police are investigating and appealing for dash-cam footage.
A Townsville sex offender with a history of violent assaults has been ordered to a mental health hospital under a supervision order. Read the full court details.
Dozens of elderly patients in Townsville are stranded in a medical ward, unable to be discharged due to a severe shortage of aged care beds. Their plight highlights a growing national crisis.