The ACT's $137.8m Commonwealth Park aquatic centre faces a critical design choice: allocate precious land and funds for car parking or prioritise community facilities and public transport access.
Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic urges women to seek scans and advocate for their health after undergoing surgery to remove a large uterine fibroid. Read her powerful message.
SA Health confirms algal bloom is clearing from Adelaide's metropolitan beaches, with no plans for summer closures. Get the latest public health update.
The Minns government announces a new internal locum agency and central workforce unit to address roster chaos and skyrocketing staffing costs in NSW hospitals, following a special inquiry.
WA Health Minister confirms no interim targets for GP clinics joining Labor's bulk billing incentive. The $3.5bn tripling aims to lift rates, but sign-up numbers remain unclear. Read the latest.
Detailed testing has confirmed asbestos contamination in five colours of Kadink decorative sand, prompting school closures and a new ministerial declaration for safe removal. Learn the latest.
Townsville University Hospital staff could lose up to a quarter of their wages in a bitter contract dispute. Unions warn of a devastating blow to workers and regional healthcare.
Wollongong Hospital declares 'critical compromise' as 80 patients need urgent discharge and 50 wait for beds. Insiders warn of unsafe workloads and systemic underfunding. Read the full report.
Parking revenue at Hunter New England health facilities jumped to over $6 million last financial year. The NSW Opposition criticises the increase as a 'cash grab' on patients and staff.
ACT Labor outlines five key commitments for speaker candidates, preferring Greens' Andrew Braddock over Liberals' Jeremy Hanson. Key vote scheduled for Tuesday.
Canberra's Legislative Assembly faces a pivotal vote for Speaker as the Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson. Will this political gamble pay off in the final sitting week of 2025?
Australian healthcare workers join climate protests, citing fossil fuels as the century's greatest health threat. They demand government action to protect community wellbeing.
Ajay Sharma, a 20-year veteran of the ACT Audit Office, has been appointed as the territory's new Auditor-General for a seven-year term, commencing February 2025.
A new wellness centre has opened in Cairns to provide crucial mental health support for mothers facing perinatal challenges. Discover how this facility helps local families.
Cairns women gain improved access to breast cancer screening with new public service reducing wait times and private sector reliance. Early detection saves lives.
A vital legal service for victim-survivors of sexual violence in the ACT has secured funding until 2028, addressing 'enormous and unmet' demand. Learn how this supports survivors.
Cairns Hospital faces a $5.3 million blowout in patient travel subsidies, with disruptive groups drinking near the facility creating major access issues. Learn how this impacts healthcare delivery.
South Australian researchers are taking action to investigate the human health impacts of harmful algal blooms, addressing sore throats and breathing issues.
South Australia becomes the sole state without government funding for its homelessness peak body, raising concerns about sector advocacy and support services during housing crisis.
A Torquay man is walking 60km through Victoria to honour his friend lost to suicide and raise mental health awareness. His powerful Movember campaign aims to save lives.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli demands transparency on health service amalgamation. Learn how this affects Cairns and regional healthcare delivery across the state.
Beloved Aussie actress Rebecca Gibney shares her private struggle with returning anxiety and panic attacks, urging others to seek help. Her powerful story highlights mental health resilience.
Alarming new data reveals Townsville parents are battling perinatal depression in silence. Learn the signs and where to find crucial support services in our community.
Groundbreaking report shows Australian children's wellbeing at critical juncture. Mental health concerns rise while education gaps persist. Urgent action needed.
Dr Haseeb Riaz and Gareth Shanthikumar win 2026 Young Australian of Year for WA after creating ManUp, reaching 22,000 boys with mental health support. Read their inspiring story.
Discover how Movember's life-saving work continues year-round across Australia, focusing on men's mental health and prostate cancer awareness beyond the annual campaign.
Townsville's new mayor Troy Thompson demands Queensland government fully fund $50 million road upgrade for Kings Road. Local residents frustrated by delays.
Maitland's Burt Kennedy continues his mental health advocacy, screening his documentary after his sister's suicide to raise funds for Black Dog Institute and inspire others to keep going.
Developers confirm Tuggeranong will host Canberra's new twin-sheet ice facility despite sustainability concerns. Project may reduce seating capacity as costs exceed $50 million.
ACT Health Minister criticises federal funding as 70 patients remain stranded in Canberra hospitals awaiting aged care placement. Health crisis deepens amid funding dispute.