A Dawesville man has been fined $5000 and banned from owning animals for five years after his elderly Great Dane, Mia, was found in the worst condition RSPCA WA inspectors had ever seen. Report cruelty via 1300 CRUELTY.
A Canberra motorist has received a suspended jail term for deliberately hitting and killing two kangaroos in acts a magistrate labelled 'callous, inhumane and cruel'. Read the full court details.
As scorching heat grips Australia, wildlife rescuers issue an urgent plea to help animals survive. Learn how to provide water, shade, and what to do if you find a distressed native animal or pet.
Discover how artificial intelligence and bulk-billed telehealth are transforming Australian healthcare, improving access and efficiency for patients nationwide. Learn about the latest innovations.
The Hunter RSPCA shelter in Rutherford has welcomed a rare influx of more than 20 mice needing homes. Shelter manager Ashley Gray-Wallis explains why these social creatures are unique low-cost pets.
As temperatures soar past 40°C in NSW, animal welfare inspectors issue a stark warning: leaving pets in cars can be fatal within minutes. Learn how to protect your best friend this summer.
Gillian Woodhouse argues Australia's dementia strategy overlooks allied health and prevention. Investing in these areas could save billions and improve lives. Read the expert opinion.
Vulnerable Australian teens report increased distress and isolation following the under-16s social media ban, with Kids Helpline receiving nearly 100 related contacts. Experts and parents grapple with the consequences.
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.
A critical shortage of veterinary services is leaving hundreds of thousands of Australians and their pets in the lurch. Discover the regions most affected and what's being done.
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.
A Canberra man, allegedly drunk and lonely, has been denied bail after being accused of kicking a bullmastiff and attempting to douse it with petrol. Read the full court details.
A truck driver was hospitalised after a serious collision with a large animal on the Bruce Highway near Townsville. Emergency services responded to the scene.
A shocking case of animal cruelty in Cairns as a wallaby is found with its paws bound and a beer can in its pouch. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Rhonda Essery of Townsville has been found guilty of illegally killing two greyhounds. The court case highlights serious animal welfare breaches. Read the full story and outcome.
The North Queensland Wildlife Trust has donated $64,800 to fund critical conservation projects, aiming to protect vulnerable native species from extinction. Learn how this funding will make a difference.
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.
Kim and Khloe Kardashian face backlash from PETA after gifting puppies for Christmas. The animal rights group urges adoption from shelters instead. Read the full story.
The world mourns the loss of French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot, who has died at 90. Explore her legendary career, activism, and enduring legacy.
As loneliness peaks for seniors during the holidays, experts from Warrigal and a clinical psychologist share simple, powerful gestures to make a real difference in your community.
Animal shelters across Queensland are pleading with families to think carefully before adopting a pet for Christmas. Learn why impulse decisions lead to heartbreaking returns.
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.
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.
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.
A trip to a local animal farm in Western Australia becomes a profound journey, forcing a journalist to confront the big ethical questions about life, death, and our place in the world. Read the full reflection.
Adelaide Zoo announces the heartbreaking deaths of two Colobus monkeys, bringing recent animal losses to nine. Discover the story behind the losses and the zoo's commitment to animal welfare.
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 Melville man has been convicted of animal cruelty after his 2.5kg Chihuahua, Joey, was found with fractures and severe psychological trauma. The RSPCA urges the public to report suspected cruelty.
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.