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.
Explore how TikTok affects youth mental health in Australia and learn strategies to navigate digital content safely. Discover expert insights today.
Federal government announces Joondalup endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic opening 2026. New specialist center to transform women's healthcare access in northern suburbs.
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.
After reader feedback, we reveal the Illawarra Premier League legends overlooked in our original G.O.A.T. list, including Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak. Who made the cut?
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.
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.
Community group questions Newcastle Ocean Baths redesign, citing pandemic lessons and public health benefits of open-air facilities. Experts warn another pandemic likely.
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.
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.
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.
Discover this beautifully positioned Port Kembla property offering panoramic water views, established gardens, and modern comfort in one of Illawarra's most sought-after locations.
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.
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.
A controversial Illawarra birth collective is fighting back against proposed freebirth restrictions, arguing women deserve autonomous choice in childbirth options despite safety concerns.
Nominations are pouring in for the Illawarra Junior Sports Coach of the Year 2025 awards. Cast your vote now to recognise the region's most dedicated mentors shaping young athletes.
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.
New data reveals a disturbing trend as prostate cancer diagnoses increase significantly among men under 60, prompting urgent calls for earlier screening and awareness.
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.
A significant residential development featuring 20 modern townhouses is proposed for Oak Flats, promising to reshape the suburb's housing landscape while addressing local demand.
Discover this stunning family home in Shell Cove offering modern living, multiple living areas, and prime location near schools, beaches, and amenities.
Discover how the Illawarra region is producing elite female athletes across multiple sports, from soccer superstars to rugby sensations and basketball prodigies.
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.
A wild police pursuit through Illawarra ended with officers deploying a Taser on a 26-year-old man and arresting two people following a dramatic car stop on the Princes Highway.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's saturation of gambling advertisements is creating a national mental health emergency, with vulnerable Australians paying the ultimate price.
Groundbreaking Australian research shows you don't need 10,000 steps - just 5,000 daily steps may significantly protect your brain from Alzheimer's-related cognitive decline and memory loss.
Newcastle Netball's rising star Sophie Bradbury opens up about her mental health journey and driving change for athletes across New South Wales.
Dive into Illawarra's action-packed November sporting calendar featuring rugby triumphs, surfing spectacles, and community sporting events that are making waves across the region.
Ex-Queensland Premier Steven Miles faces scrutiny after claiming no awareness of Townsville University Hospital's urology department failures despite documentary evidence suggesting otherwise.
Leading nutrition expert Professor Tracy Burrows from the University of Newcastle receives prestigious Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences fellowship recognition for 2025.
Breaking news from the Illawarra Mercury traffic blog: Multiple vehicle collisions and significant delays are causing major disruptions across the region's road network this afternoon.