Meet Denis Milicevic, the Canberra Hospital wardsperson who walks up to 24km daily, uses humour to calm patients, and reveals the story behind his tattoos. Discover the vital, often unseen work of wardies.
St John WA confirms it failed to meet minimum staffing levels but denies 000 calls are going unanswered. Read the full investigation details and union response.
A major investigation uncovers alleged modern slavery in Far North Queensland, with foreign workers on illegal visas paid as little as $5 an hour. Authorities are now cracking down.
Australians share strong opinions on housing affordability, healthcare funding, and environmental policy in our latest letters to the editor. Read the community's voice.
Construction begins this year on vital new ambulance stations at Caves Beach and Gateshead in the Hunter, aimed at slashing critical response times for growing communities.
The Maritime Union alleges Carnival Cruise Lines pays some staff a tenth of the minimum wage for 300-hour months. The company denies claims, citing international standards. Read the full investigation.
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.
St John WA announces a major expansion of first aid and emergency response courses from 2026, targeting remote communities and high-risk industries to save lives.
Perth's Singular Health secures accelerated FDA clearance for its cloud-based 3DICOM MD Cloud, targeting US$16.5bn in healthcare inefficiencies. Read how this Australian innovation transforms medical imaging.
New report reveals how heatwaves and extreme weather events are overwhelming Australia's health services, driving up emergency admissions and costs. Learn the urgent call for climate-resilient healthcare.
Discover how artificial intelligence and bulk-billed telehealth are transforming Australian healthcare, improving access and efficiency for patients nationwide. Learn about the latest innovations.
Clinicians at a new Adelaide mental health unit refused to admit more patients due to unsafe staffing levels, forcing SafeWork intervention. Read the full story.
A landmark appeal decision has overturned compensation for a council worker injured at home, reshaping how work-from-home injuries are assessed in Australia. Read the full story.
A landmark legal case in Australia sees doctors accused of withholding care. Explore the ethical and legal implications for patient rights and medical practice.
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.
More than 100 Geelong residents have lodged formal complaints against doctors and other health practitioners. Discover the leading issues and what authorities are doing.
Dr Andrew Miller recounts the pivotal moment a disastrous shave before a hospital night shift made him realise he was not destined to be a surgeon. Discover the full moon epiphany.
Cooks Hill residents are appalled after racist flyers were distributed. Plus, letters on energy transition, council CEO pay, and gun laws. Read the community's voice.
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.
Civilian staff at the Department of Defence have lodged a record number of workers' compensation claims, with over half linked to psychological stress. Read the full analysis of the APS mental health crisis.
A man and woman face court accused of confiscating passports from two massage parlour workers in Perth. The case highlights concerns over worker exploitation.
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.
Unions NSW launches a holiday compliance blitz, urging tens of thousands of Hunter retail and hospitality workers to verify their penalty rates and stand against wage theft.
Queensland has extended its ban on puberty blockers for under-18s until 2031, citing unproven long-term effects. The move impacts over 400 young people on waiting lists.
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The Albanese government is investigating a surge in psychological injury claims among public servants, driving a workers' compensation bill to $7.9bn this year. Read the full analysis.
More than 1800 Qantas workers will receive part of a $40 million payout after a Federal Court found their pandemic sacking was illegal. Justice Michael Lee ordered the payment, marking the end of a five-year legal battle.
Four people have died after a minibus crashed near Cobram in Victoria. The victims were overseas workers living in Greater Shepparton. Police are investigating.
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?