Hunter clean energy project slammed for biodiversity loss
Key environment group slams Hunter Transmission Project route, warning of irreversible impacts on 66 threatened species. Read the full analysis of this critical NSW energy debate.
Category : Search result: Hunter health crisis
Hunter Photography Prize 2026: Entries Now Open
Newcastle Herald's Hunter Photography Prize is back for 2026. Open to amateur photographers in the Hunter Region. Enter by January 20, 2026 for your chance to win.
Australian Teens Plagued by Anxiety, Report Finds
New national report reveals Australian teenagers are experiencing unprecedented anxiety levels and future fears. Discover the key findings and urgent recommendations.
Bali methanol poisoning victim airlifted to Russia
Russian tourist Andrei Borodin evacuated from Bali after suspected methanol poisoning leaves him in coma with $128,000 medical bill. Read the latest on this health crisis.
Movember's Mission Extends Far Beyond November
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.
Burt Kennedy's mental health mission after sister's death
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.
Aurelia's family races for millions for transplant
The family of Perth toddler Aurelia Patel is in a desperate race against time to raise millions for a life-saving heart and lung transplant overseas after Australian options were exhausted.
Geelong advocates tackle male mental health crisis
Geelong advocates are transforming men's mental health support through innovative programs and honest conversations. Discover how local initiatives are saving lives.
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.
Community Power: Edwin Dyson's Educational Journey
From country school to leading Indigenous health data reform, Edwin Dyson's story showcases the transformative power of community support in education and career success.
St John WA Blames Multiple Issues for Ambulance Crisis
St John WA reveals ambulance service failures despite revenue growth. Funding disputes, mould infestations and measles outbreaks cripple response times across Western Australia.
Police use pepper spray on elderly man in Sydney care home
An 87-year-old man was pepper-sprayed by police after threatening staff with a metal ornament at a Sydney aged care facility. The incident has sparked an official review.
NSW Premier orders Blakehurst High health audit
NSW Premier Chris Minns has ordered a full health audit of Blakehurst High School after teachers revealed a potential cancer cluster. Read the latest developments.
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.
Solving Australia's regional healthcare crisis
Australia's regional healthcare crisis sees life expectancy gaps of 7 years. Discover how universities and government can collaborate to train local doctors for regional communities.
Albion Park dad fights cancer to save family home
Paul Redding, 33, battles kidney cancer while fighting to keep his Albion Park home and be there for his three young children. His family faces financial crisis during recovery.
Poll: Hunter voters back renewable energy investment
New polling reveals 72% of Hunter residents support government investment in renewable energy for manufacturing. Discover how this could save jobs at Tomago Aluminium.
ACT needs 80+ paramedics to fix ambulance crisis
An honest review reveals the ACT Ambulance Service is critically understaffed, needing over 80 paramedics. Night shifts are failing 96% of the time, risking response times.
Hunter areas surpass $100k average income
New ABS data reveals Scone and Merewether lead Hunter's income surge. Explore the economic trends reshaping the region's wealth distribution.
Emma Johnson closes Pony Hair Studio after cancer diagnosis
Newcastle business owner Emma Johnson makes heartbreaking decision to close Pony Hair Studio after stage four breast cancer diagnosis. Community rallies with $71,000 in support.
Govt considers Snowy Hydro deal for Tomago Aluminium
The federal government is negotiating a power purchase agreement with Snowy Hydro to secure Tomago Aluminium's future, preventing the loss of up to 4500 jobs in the Hunter Valley.
Townsville Aged Care Patients With Nowhere To Go
Dozens of elderly patients occupy three full hospital wards in Townsville with no aged care placements available. Health crisis deepens as beds remain blocked.
Extreme Fire Danger Warning for Hunter Region
The Rural Fire Service has declared an 'extreme' fire danger rating for the Greater Hunter on November 17, 2025. Stay informed with live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
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.
Hunter Valley's Forgotten Mining Horses Honoured
Discover the untold story of Hunter Valley's coal-mining pit horses and their lasting legacy through public art, from Scotland's Kelpies to local sculptures.
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.
Lady Gaga's mental health crisis during film role
Lady Gaga opens up about surviving psychotic crisis while filming A Star Is Born and taking lithium medication that led to tour cancellation. Read her emotional journey.
Hunter diabetes crisis hits 90,000 amid epidemic
Hunter New England faces a diabetes emergency with 90,000 cases. Experts advocate telehealth solutions and new medications to combat what's called humanity's biggest epidemic.
E-bikes and protests divide Newcastle community
Newcastle residents clash over e-bike safety and climate protests as letters reveal deep divisions on transport, housing and environmental policy in the Hunter region.
Geelong Hospital Ambulance Ramping Crisis Worsens
New Barwon Health data reveals worsening ambulance ramping at Geelong University Hospital, with patients waiting hours for emergency care. Urgent action needed to address this healthcare crisis.
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