VAD deaths surge in WA, staff shortages feared
Voluntary assisted dying deaths in Western Australia jumped 65% last financial year, prompting urgent warnings of practitioner shortages and workforce burnout risks.
Voluntary assisted dying deaths in Western Australia jumped 65% last financial year, prompting urgent warnings of practitioner shortages and workforce burnout risks.
Newcastle researchers are pioneering a national effort to find an asthma cure using artificial intelligence and genetics, challenging long-held beliefs about the disease's incurability.
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.
Canberra's first private emergency department is set to open in March 2026, offering no wait times and fast scans. Learn how this doctor-led project aims to ease pressure on public hospitals.
University Hospital Geelong faces legal action after a woman died from alleged catheter perforation. Family seeks justice for medical negligence that cost a life.
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.
Geelong Football Club has dragged 12 former doctors into concussion lawsuit as medical experts warn about working in AFL. Nearly 100 players involved in billion-dollar case.
Australia's longest-running literacy program marks 20 years with a new baby board book. Discover how this initiative continues to support early childhood development across the nation.
WA's longest-serving chief scientist Prof Peter Klinken earns Hall of Fame induction for his transformative contributions to medical research and science advocacy.
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.
Meet Stevie O'Reilly, born at 21 weeks in Townsville, now Australia's most premature surviving baby. Discover her incredible journey and medical breakthrough.
How Professor Justin Yerbury's legacy inspires Wollongong researchers in their global battle against motor neurone disease. Discover the groundbreaking work continuing at UOW.
Garry Slater makes Australian medical history with 51 years of living with the same prosthetic heart valve. Discover his incredible journey and medical breakthrough.
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.
Year 10 and 11 students from Hunter schools spent a day at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, gaining hands-on experience in labs and designing their own medical experiments. Discover how this initiative is inspiring the next generation of scientists.
Former Woodside Energy boss Peter Coleman takes helm at PYC Therapeutics following board crisis and managing director's brief resignation. Key leadership change aims to restore investor confidence.
Surgical metals recycled after cremations in Perth have generated nearly $3.5 million for WA charities since 2013. Discover how this innovative program creates a legacy of compassion.
The Kids Research Institute Australia celebrates 35 years with a new exhibition showcasing medical breakthroughs for children's health. Open at Central Park until Nov 21.
Discover how the Detmold Group's rapid pandemic pivot created one of the southern hemisphere's largest medical mask operations, producing 145 million masks.
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.
Will Creevey's prostate cancer journey takes an incredible turn with groundbreaking Enzarad trial success. Discover how this Newcastle father defied the odds and found new hope in Australian medical research.
Respected mining leader Vanessa Guthrie appointed as IGO's new managing director, bringing decades of experience to guide the company through lithium market challenges and Australia's critical minerals strategy.
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal has confirmed the suspension of prominent Canberra renal physician Dr Michael Falk, citing serious concerns about his fitness to practice medicine. The decision follows a lengthy investigation into multiple patien
Western Australia's Treasurer Rita Saffioti reveals the ongoing struggle to maintain fair GST distribution despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's support. Discover why WA's fight for financial fairness continues.
Groundbreaking Australian research reveals camel antibodies could transform treatment for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and psychiatric conditions. Scientists discover unique nanobodies that cross blood-brain barrier.
Discover why Australian men are choosing Turkey for affordable, high-quality hair restoration procedures and what you need to know before booking your trip.
Billionaire investor Brett Blundy pressures Victoria's Secret board for leadership change amid ongoing struggles to revitalise the iconic lingerie brand.
The Australian government announces sweeping restrictions on puberty blockers for children under 18, sparking debate about youth gender care and medical ethics.
Discover how Australia's trailblazing Kids Research Institute has transformed children's healthcare through 35 years of groundbreaking medical discoveries and life-saving treatments.
The annual Nunu's Melbourne Cup beach race in Cairns has smashed fundraising records, bringing state-of-the-art robotic surgery technology closer to reality for Far North Queensland patients.