Cairns Hospital's $5.3M travel subsidy crisis
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.
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Major Osborne Park Hospital Women's Health Expansion
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.
Far North QLD Teachers Join Statewide Strike Action
Thousands of Far North Queensland teachers walked off the job today, joining 50,000 educators statewide in demanding better pay and conditions. Learn how this affects local schools.
QLD Teachers Strike, Minister Says 'No Difference'
Hundreds of Townsville teachers join state-wide strike over stalled pay talks. Education Minister dismisses action as union demands government negotiation.
Newcastle students protest climate inaction during HSC
Newcastle students walk out of school to demand climate action from government. 17-year-old organizer explains why fossil fuel approvals threaten their future.
Newcastle bus drivers strike over late services, pay
Newcastle bus drivers begin 24-hour industrial action, refusing services running over six minutes late. Union demands better pay and conditions from Keolis Downer Hunter.
Historic Veterans' Havens: Chelsea & Les Invalides
Explore the fascinating history of Royal Hospital Chelsea and Les Invalides, two iconic veterans' institutions with rich military heritage. Discover their architectural marvels and museums.
Four charged with murder in Bega stabbing case
Four people face court over the alleged murder of Gordon Kessey, 43, who was found with stab wounds in a Bega park. Police continue their investigation.
Albion Park drug bust: Cocaine, magic mushrooms seized
A man and woman face over 30 drug supply charges after police found cocaine, magic mushrooms and cash in an Albion Park vehicle. Read the latest on the Strike Force Alamillio investigation.
Canberra hospital patients stuck waiting for aged care
ACT Health Minister criticises federal funding as 70 patients remain stranded in Canberra hospitals awaiting aged care placement. Health crisis deepens amid funding dispute.
Hunter hospitals face budget crisis amid patient strain
Hunter New England Health requires financial bailouts as Grattan Institute reveals hospitals are 'held back by bogus budgets'. Discover the systemic funding issues affecting patient care.
Students plan climate walkout over fossil fuels
Hunter students are walking out of school to protest new coal and gas projects. They demand climate action from a government they accuse of greenwashing.
Geelong nurses strike over pay and conditions
Frustrated Geelong Healthscope nurses and midwives walk off the job demanding better pay and conditions. The 24-hour strike highlights healthcare workforce challenges.
Jockey Bailey Rogerson out of coma after fall
Young jockey Bailey Rogerson is breathing on her own after a shocking race fall left her with a fractured skull and brain bleed. Her family thanks the racing community for its support. Follow her recovery journey.
Royal Perth Hospital Emergency Upgrade Faces Delays
Royal Perth Hospital's major redevelopment faces significant delays, with only 60 new emergency bays set to open in 2028. Learn about the impact on WA healthcare.
E-scooter and Motorcycle Crashes Send Two to Hospital
Two separate road incidents involving an e-scooter rider and a motorcyclist resulted in hospitalisations in Townsville. Emergency services responded promptly to both crashes.
WA Clown Doctors Celebrate 25 Years of Healing Laughter
For 25 years, clown doctors in WA have brought joy to sick children in hospital. Discover how their unique brand of medicine is transforming the healthcare experience for kids.
University staff strike during 60th anniversary event
University of Newcastle staff rally outside Parliament House demanding better pay and conditions while management celebrates institution's contributions. Read the full story.
States Call Emergency Meeting on Hospital Funding
State leaders demand transparency as PM Albanese conducts hospital funding negotiations behind closed doors. Emergency meeting called amid healthcare crisis concerns.
Lightning stops Australia's Ashes training in Perth
Australia's crucial Ashes preparation was interrupted by lightning near Perth Stadium, forcing players indoors during their main training session ahead of the series.
Boy, 13, charged with elderly woman's sexual assault
A 13-year-old boy faces multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman in Ashtonfield park. Police formed Strike Force Bosgar to investigate the random attack.
WA Hospital Funding Crisis Demands Urgent Reform
Western Australia's public hospitals face critical funding shortages due to flawed federal-state agreements. Experts demand immediate reform to protect healthcare services.
Geelong Hospital Sued Over Catheter Death Negligence
University Hospital Geelong faces legal action after a woman died from alleged catheter perforation. Family seeks justice for medical negligence that cost a life.
Elderly woman assaulted in Ashtonfield park, police hunt teen
An elderly woman was sexually assaulted in Brooklyn Park, Ashtonfield. Maitland police are urging witnesses with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
Shyla Heal to Make Geelong Supercats WNBL Debut
WNBL star Shyla Heal makes her Geelong Supercats debut against Adelaide Lightning this weekend. Don't miss this exciting basketball showdown!
Cutting-Edge Tech Transforms Preterm Baby Care in WA
King Edward Memorial Hospital pioneers revolutionary skin monitoring technology for premature infants, potentially transforming neonatal care standards across Australia.
Atherton Hospital redevelopment enters final stage
The $42.4 million Atherton Hospital redevelopment reaches its final construction phase, delivering enhanced healthcare services for Far North Queensland communities by mid-2024.
University staff strike escalates with Sydney rally
University of Newcastle staff are taking their industrial action to Sydney, rallying outside a 60th anniversary event amid ongoing disputes over pay, workloads and job security.
Vault Minerals gets first strike on executive pay
Vault Minerals faces shareholder rebellion as 52% reject remuneration report over bonuses to departing CEO Luke Tonkin and $517k golden handshake. Read the full details.
QLD baby saved after crash in miracle rescue mission
A 10-week-old baby was miraculously saved by LifeFlight after a serious car crash in Queensland. Discover how the rescue crew flew 350km to get him the urgent care he needed.
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