Urgent funding demanded for Cairns Hospital helipad
Cairns Hospital's critical helipad requires immediate $1.5 million upgrade as emergency services face dangerous landing conditions. Lives at risk without urgent action.
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Newcastle traffic costs commuters two days a year
Newcastle ranks as Australia's 7th most congested city. Commuters spend 19 minutes daily in traffic, costing over $2500 annually. Discover the impact and planned transport solutions.
Teen rider critical after Newcastle red-light crash
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.
Teen riders critical after Adamstown Heights multi-vehicle crash
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.
Dying Man's Love Letter to Family in Final Days
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'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.
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.
Missing Person Sunny: Newcastle Search Continues
Newcastle police seek public assistance to locate Sunny, 30, last seen at John Hunter Hospital. Follow live updates and contact authorities with information.
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.
Thornlie local scores $38,000 Timespool jackpot
Chloe Peterson from Thornlie has won $38,000 in The Sunday Times weekly Timespool draw. The Scottish-descendant winner plans to help her father and consider a family trip. Read her inspiring story.
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.
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.
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.
John Laws Funeral: Russell Crowe Delivers Eulogy
Veteran radio broadcaster John Laws is being farewelled at a Sydney funeral. Russell Crowe will deliver the eulogy and John Williamson will perform. Follow live coverage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Walcha demolition derby crash leaves 13 injured
A demolition derby at the Walcha Showground turned to tragedy after a car crashed into a grandstand, leaving a 54-year-old man critical and 12 others injured. The driver's brother says he 'blacked out'.
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.
STM Magazine Celebrates 21st Birthday Milestone
As STM magazine marks its 21st anniversary, columnist Adrian Barich shares heartfelt reflections on his writing journey and the unexpected ways readers connect with his work across Western Australia.
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.
Hospital ED Beds Closed Due to Sewage Pipe Burst
Emergency department beds temporarily closed at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital as urgent repairs continue on burst sewage pipe. Patient services affected during essential infrastructure works.
Tributes Flow for Newcastle Herald's John Lewis at 92
Celebrated Newcastle Herald journalist John Lewis remembered as firm, fair editor and influential wine writer. Read about his 7-decade career and lasting legacy.
Sewage Sabotage Forces Perth Hospital Evacuation
A major sewage spill, believed to be sabotage by a disgruntled patient, caused chaos at Perth's Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Emergency bays were closed for a lengthy clean-up. Download the app for more.
Car rolls in Hamilton North crash, one hospitalised
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Chatham Road in Hamilton North. One person was transported to John Hunter Hospital. Police are investigating.
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