Homeless Teens Stuck in Mental Health Wards
Vulnerable homeless teenagers are being kept in mental health wards despite being ready for discharge because they have no safe housing. This systemic failure costs millions and harms recovery.
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New mobile health clinic brings specialist care to WA
Heart of Australia's HEART 7 mobile clinic begins service in remote Western Australia, providing life-saving lung cancer screenings and specialist healthcare to regional communities.
TikTok's Impact on Australian Mental Health
Explore how TikTok affects youth mental health in Australia and learn strategies to navigate digital content safely. Discover expert insights today.
Joondalup Endometriosis Clinic Opening in 2026
Federal government announces Joondalup endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic opening 2026. New specialist center to transform women's healthcare access in northern suburbs.
QLD Soccer Club's Mental Health Mission & Record Bid
Queensland's Westminster Warriors soccer club is using its 40th anniversary to tackle community mental health, planning a world record attempt and fundraising for vital support services. Discover how they're scoring goals off the field.
Power Outage Hits Joondalup Hospital Operations
Critical systems at Joondalup Health Campus were disrupted by a nearly three-hour power outage Tuesday night. Emergency protocols activated during the hospital power failure.
WA Senator Reveals GST Floor Reality
Senator Dean Smith exposes why WA's GST floor isn't the victory it seems. Discover the hidden costs and political compromises affecting Western Australia's financial future.
Nationals drop net zero: Economic risks for Australia
The National Party's reversal on net zero targets threatens investment, power prices and Australia's green export opportunities. Experts warn of economic damage.
Tooth decay hospitalises 1300+ Hunter children yearly
Alarming rise in child tooth decay hospitalisations in Hunter New England. Free dental checks go unused as experts urge parents to act on preventable health crisis.
Newcastle Baths Renovation Health Concerns Raised
Community group questions Newcastle Ocean Baths redesign, citing pandemic lessons and public health benefits of open-air facilities. Experts warn another pandemic likely.
Measles Alert: Multiple Exposure Sites in WA Regions
Health authorities issue urgent warning after two confirmed measles cases visited multiple locations across Western Australia's South West and Great Southern regions. Public health alert active.
Royal Perth Hospital expansion in $1.5B WA health boost
Western Australia's healthcare system receives massive funding injection with Royal Perth Hospital expansion announced as part of ambitious building program to address growing demand.
Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup Debuts in Newcastle
Newcastle hosts the inaugural Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup, bringing together local clubs for a groundbreaking tournament supporting youth mental health awareness and services across the Hunter region.
Sussan Ley's political peril over Coalition controversies
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces mounting pressure as controversial Coalition comments on abortion rights and net zero targets threaten to derail her election campaign in the NSW seat of Farrer.
Lara RSL's 96km walk raises thousands for veterans
A determined team from Lara RSL has completed an epic 96km walk, raising thousands of dollars to support mental health services for Australian veterans in need.
WA Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms Hospital Emergency Depts
Shocking new report reveals Western Australia's mental health system is failing, with desperate patients flooding emergency departments due to critical gaps in community care services.
WA MP breaks ranks over Liberal net zero policy delay
West Australian MP Ben Small publicly challenges Shadow Environment Minister Sussan Ley over the Liberal Party's stalled net zero emissions policy, exposing internal divisions ahead of crucial climate talks.
ACT Excluded from PM's Free Solar Power Plan
Anthony Albanese's landmark free solar electricity initiative leaves Canberra households in the dark as the ACT territory is conspicuously absent from the national rollout plan.
Tony Abbott's Political Legacy: Reshaping Australia
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's controversial leadership era examined - from climate policy battles to border protection reforms that defined modern Australian conservatism.
Wollongong man's world record plank for mental health
Local Wollongong fitness coach Lee Murray is attempting a gruelling 9-hour 30-minute plank world record at WIN Entertainment Centre to raise crucial funds for mental health awareness.
Younger Aussie men face prostate cancer surge
New data reveals a disturbing trend as prostate cancer diagnoses increase significantly among men under 60, prompting urgent calls for earlier screening and awareness.
Perth Mayor Zempilas may review net zero target
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas signals potential review of city's net zero emissions target amid growing pressure from business community and federal Liberal party's climate policy reconsideration.
Barwon Health Takes Over Anam Cara House Geelong
Geelong's palliative care landscape transforms as Barwon Health assumes control of Anam Cara House, ensuring continued support for terminally ill patients and their families across the region.
Sussan Ley grilled over low approval and net zero plan
Sunrise host Nat Barr confronts Opposition Leader Sussan Ley about near-record low approval ratings and Australia's path to net zero emissions in tense interview.
Australia bans puberty blockers for under-18s
The Australian government announces sweeping restrictions on puberty blockers for children under 18, sparking debate about youth gender care and medical ethics.
Australia's Climate Plan B If Global Talks Fail
Exclusive insight reveals Australia is developing contingency climate strategies as global negotiations face potential collapse. Discover the backup plans being crafted behind closed doors.
Labor Faces Mounting Pressure on Economic Management
The Albanese government faces mounting pressure to deliver concrete economic solutions as Australians grapple with cost-of-living pressures and business confidence wavers.
Mental Health Act halts accused killer's court case
Court proceedings against alleged murderer Damian James Carroll have been suspended indefinitely after he was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial under Queensland's Mental Health Act.
RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% Amid Inflation Pressure
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains its cash rate at 4.35% for the fifth consecutive meeting, balancing stubborn inflation against economic growth concerns. Find out what this means for your wallet and the economy.
Australia's Youth Social Media Ban: Reality Check
The Australian government's proposed social media ban for under-16s faces major technical hurdles and privacy concerns. Experts reveal why age verification might create more problems than it solves.
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