Pedestrian struck by car in Cooks Hill, NSW
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing on Union Street, Cooks Hill. She was treated for an arm injury and taken to John Hunter Hospital.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing on Union Street, Cooks Hill. She was treated for an arm injury and taken to John Hunter Hospital.
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.
A woman has died and an infant is in a stable condition after a car left the Hume Highway and hit a tree near Gundagai. The child was airlifted to Canberra Hospital.
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.
A 35-year-old woman suffered head and leg injuries after being struck by a Volkswagen SUV near the Shellharbour boat ramp. The driver told police he swerved to avoid a man on the road. Read the latest details.
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A 43-year-old man has presented to Fairfield Hospital in Sydney with a gunshot wound to his thigh. Police are investigating the shooting and appealing for information.
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.
Tarang Chawla leads Western Australia's 16-day anti-violence campaign, urging men to actively challenge harmful norms and behaviors to prevent gender-based violence.
REIWA President Suzanne Brown champions the 16 Days in WA campaign, highlighting the critical link between housing safety and supporting domestic violence survivors. Join the fight to end abuse.
A passenger has died and driver fights for life after car rolled on Hume Highway near Gunning. Second fatal crash on same stretch in two days. Read latest updates.
Five boys had a lucky escape after a jumping castle was lifted by strong winds in Sydney's southwest. Four were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
Cairns Hospital's critical helipad requires immediate $1.5 million upgrade as emergency services face dangerous landing conditions. Lives at risk without urgent action.
Upper Hunter MP demands NSW Health Minister investigate deadly mould in Calvary Mater Hospital's cancer wards. Class action underway as safety concerns mount.
A 17-year-old motorcyclist is fighting for life after running a red light and colliding with a car in Adamstown Heights during severe storms. Read the latest on this developing story.
A 19-year-old man suffered serious injuries after crashing his dirt bike at Dimond Brothers Reserve in Horsley. He was airlifted to a Sydney hospital in a serious condition.
The small village of Murrumbateman has claimed three major wins at the 2025 Canberra Region Tourism Awards, proving its status as a must-visit destination just over the ACT border.
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Two teenage boys are in hospital, one fighting for life, after a dirt bike collided with five vehicles in Adamstown Heights. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
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Alanah Gail Smithwick appears in court with arm cast as case adjourned for psychiatric assessment. The 28-year-old faces murder charges over her infant's death.
Dozens gathered in Wollongong for a rose vigil honouring 43 Australian women and children killed in gendered violence this year, as local assault rates rise. Learn how to help.
Illawarra community demands urgent action as 43 Australian women killed in gender-based violence this year. Learn how to support victims and join the 16 Days of Activism.
Brad Smith's heartbreaking love letter to his wife and twin daughters before dying from brain cancer. A story of love, family and legacy in Newcastle.
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.
Osborne Park Hospital's $1.8 billion expansion features a new six-storey women and babies' health building. Construction starts early 2025. Have your say on the plans.
Newcastle police seek public assistance to locate Sunny, 30, last seen at John Hunter Hospital. Follow live updates and contact authorities with information.
The 16 Days in WA campaign begins with a focus on men and boys to 'Play Your Part' in stopping violence against women. Learn how prominent West Australians are leading the charge.
North Queensland celebrates record $4.3M fundraiser securing life-saving surgical robot technology. This groundbreaking achievement will transform regional healthcare access.