Exclusive data reveals outpatient clinic waitlists at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital have surged 71% to over 51,500, with patients facing decade-long delays for specialist care. Experts demand urgent federal funding.
The death of French icon Brigitte Bardot at 91 prompts columnist Ian Warden, 80, to reflect on ageing, nostalgia, and the indelible mark of a first childhood pin-up. Read his poignant personal essay.
The Hunter's ambulance service gets a major boost with 36 new paramedics starting this weekend. The 10% workforce increase aims to improve emergency response times and paramedic work-life balance.
As Parliament resumes, PM Albanese faces scrutiny over the delayed Royal Commission call. Readers debate antisemitism, bushfires, and foreign policy in a heated letters section.
A look back at November 2025 in Canberra: community fun runs, sudden school closures due to asbestos in play sand, and local fundraising efforts. See the pivotal moments.
An exclusive look at President Donald Trump's 2026 Oval Office interview with The New York Times, revealing his focus on upgrades, grievances, and projecting stamina ahead of his 80th birthday.
Canberra residents are divided over the annual Summernats festival, with calls for its permanent relocation. Meanwhile, global tensions rise over Trump's Venezuela invasion and local hate crimes are scrutinised.
Experts warn Australia's economy is now governed by subsidy, not reform, with $100bn in off-budget vehicles hiding the true cost. Discover the risks to taxpayers.
Readers blast Coalition MPs for campaigning to weaken hate speech laws while criticising Albanese on anti-Semitism. Plus, Gaza editorial, ACT debt, and fireworks debate.
ANU professor Mark Kenny argues that rampant hyperbole in political and media language is eroding meaning, nuance, and our capacity for genuine public debate in Australia. Read his call for linguistic clarity.
Canberra's housing shortage is forcing patients to languish in expensive hospital beds or be discharged into motels, straining the health system and leaving vulnerable people without support. Read the full investigation.
Canberra Times readers condemn PM Albanese's failure to act on anti-Semitism despite warnings, linking it to Bondi violence. Letters also cover planning, Gaza aid, and gas exports.
Cairns enjoys a stunning sunny day with a top of 31°C and light winds. Get the full forecast, UV index, and tide times for your perfect Far North Queensland day.
Newcastle is getting its own pop-culture convention, Newy-Con, at the 2025 Newcastle Show. Meet the local cosplay king behind the passion project. Free entry with show ticket.
New government data shows specialist homelessness services in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are supporting almost nine people daily. Advocates warn the system is at breaking point.
Data reveals median wait for colonoscopy at John Hunter Hospital is 34 days, exceeding clinical guidelines. Bowel Cancer Australia warns delays risk early detection and increase patient anxiety.
The NSW government has secured a site for a new ambulance station at North Rothbury, part of five promised for the Hunter region to address chronic need. Paramedics welcome the move but say it's a decade overdue.
A man has been hit with a $10,000 fine and jail time for performing a Nazi salute outside a Queensland synagogue. Read the full court details and sentencing.
Analysis of why PM Anthony Albanese kept his Lodge wedding private, amid letters debating political nastiness, Gaza, voting systems, and mental health funding in Australia.
Hunter Region faces extreme fire danger on summer's first day. Stay updated on weather alerts, hospital wait times, and local news affecting Newcastle communities.
Newcastle ranks as Australia's 7th most congested city. Commuters spend 19 minutes daily in traffic, costing over $2500 annually. Discover the impact and planned transport solutions.
Chloe Peterson from Thornlie has won $38,000 in The Sunday Times weekly Timespool draw. The Scottish-descendant winner plans to help her father and consider a family trip. Read her inspiring story.
Leading Australian cancer specialists reveal systemic failures in treatment access and demand urgent government action to save lives.
St John WA reveals ambulance service failures despite revenue growth. Funding disputes, mould infestations and measles outbreaks cripple response times across Western Australia.
A cancer specialist reassures parents about the asbestos risk in recalled coloured sand. Learn the facts about exposure and safe disposal steps to protect your family.
As STM magazine marks its 21st anniversary, columnist Adrian Barich shares heartfelt reflections on his writing journey and the unexpected ways readers connect with his work across Western Australia.
Former West Coast Fever captain Ash Brazill makes triumphant return to Perth club as specialist coach, bringing elite netball expertise back to where her career began.
A Telstra customer in South Australia has broken all records after staying on hold for over five days straight. The astonishing 133-hour call reveals shocking customer service wait times that'll make your jaw drop.
Perth's favourite island getaway just got better with Rottnest Fast Ferries' new evening service offering sunset drinks, extended exploration time and a relaxed return to Hillarys.
Michael John Wood receives suspended sentence for negligent driving causing death in heartbreaking Canberra collision case that has left family devastated.