Half of WA's $50m Hospital Repair Fund Untouched
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.
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Embarrassing WA hospital audit triggers $50m repair blitz
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.
Embarrassing WA hospital audit triggers $50m repair blitz
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.
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.
Audit Calls for More Diversity Targets in ACT Public Service
A new audit recommends the ACT public service set more employment targets and introduce mandatory training to improve workforce diversity, particularly for First Nations and disabled staff.
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.
$80k Bureaucrat Payday for Hospital Audit Fuels Secrecy Calls
A top WA health official was paid $80,000 for a snap hospital audit, prompting calls to end government secrecy. Read why transparency advocates are demanding answers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scandalous $480k 'Scrum Master' in Federal Agency Audit
A damning audit reveals the Office of Parliamentary Counsel oversaw a project with a tripled budget and contracts inflated up to 1900%, including a $480k 'scrum master' role. Read the full investigation.
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.
Study: 30,000+ Preventable Surgical Deaths in Australia
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.
Townsville Hospital handover delays hit four-hour record
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.
Hospital staff create Christmas magic for sick kids
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.
State Planners Back $4.5m Subiaco Cancer Centre
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.
Aguia lifts Santa Barbara gold recoveries in Colombia
Aguia Resources slashes costs and boosts gold recoveries at its Santa Barbara mine in Colombia to 70%, targeting 80% and positive cash flow. Read the full operational turnaround story.
Canberra's National Capital Private Hospital sold for $251 million
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.
ASIC sues BDO WA over Dubber audit scrutiny
Australia's corporate regulator sues BDO WA and a lead partner over alleged audit failures concerning $30m in missing funds at Dubber Corporation. Read the full details.
Labor shelves definition behind $20.8bn APS 'shadow workforce' claim
The Albanese government has quietly abandoned its own definition of the public service's external workforce, which it previously used to accuse the Coalition of a $20.8bn 'shadow workforce'. Discover the new audit figures.
ACT faces $1bn interest bill, credit downgrade warning
The ACT's Auditor-General warns urgent action is needed to fix the territory's budget, with annual interest payments set to hit $1 billion. Read the full report on the fiscal crisis.
$1.9b Health Boost for WA Hospitals, Cardiac Labs
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.
East Fremantle audit blowout, report deadline missed
The Town of East Fremantle faces a doubling of audit fees and a missed deadline for its annual report, linked to the East Fremantle Community Park finances. Read the latest local government update.
Cairns Hospital helipad timeline revealed, surgical centre plan pending
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.
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