As Fremantle braces for the Fremantle Traffic Bridge shutdown, a savvy marketing blitz aims to reassure visitors and businesses that the port city remains open for business. Discover how local leaders are tackling the economic challenge head-on.
Western Australia embarks on massive healthcare transformation with new billion-dollar building fund and strategic private hospital acquisition to boost public health capacity.
Julie Freeman challenges conventional road safety approaches, arguing infrastructure improvements deliver better results than blanket speed reductions across Western Australia.
Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation faces parliamentary scrutiny while terminally ill residents await access to end-of-life choices.
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
Adelaide City Council invests $150,000 in high-tech bird management system to tackle ibis and pigeon roosting problems in city buildings. The innovative approach aims to balance urban wildlife coexistence with property protection.
WA Premier Roger Cook's ambitious plan to transform Perth's riverside precinct has been officially scrapped after costs ballooned beyond $1 billion, dealing a major blow to the city's urban renewal hopes.
Townsville's premier sports facility could undergo a dramatic $50 million upgrade, with new grandstands and enhanced community amenities on the drawing board.
A significant traffic change is underway in Perth's northern suburbs as the Stephenson Avenue extension nears completion, bringing both disruption and long-term improvements.
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.
Perth paediatrician Andrew Leech reveals shocking delays in ADHD assessments, with families waiting up to 18 months while children struggle in school and mental health deteriorates.
Lyneham High School community rallies for essential gymnasium upgrades as aging facilities fail to meet basic safety and educational standards, putting student wellbeing at risk.
Australia's national science agency seeks approval for a massive rebuild of Canberra's hail-damaged research greenhouses, promising state-of-the-art facilities for agricultural innovation.
A landmark redevelopment is planned for Canberra's Belconnen transit hub, featuring residential apartments, commercial spaces, and significant public transport upgrades that will reshape the northern suburb.
Newcastle Basketball is crafting its official response to community submissions about the proposed stadium redevelopment, marking a critical step forward for the city's sporting future.
The Australian government announces sweeping restrictions on puberty blockers for children under 18, sparking debate about youth gender care and medical ethics.
Canberra residents have spoken! Discover how community feedback is reshaping the ACTON waterfront development with new green spaces, recreational facilities, and sustainable design.
Cessnock residents face financial strain as council proposes massive 40% rate increase over three years, citing infrastructure costs and financial pressures.
Exclusive: ForHealth Group faces significant delays in receiving a $38 million payment for Canberra's new Tuggeranong Medical Family Centre, raising concerns about healthcare funding and infrastructure delivery in the ACT region.
Major redevelopment plans for Canberra's Australian Institute of Sport are accelerating, with new designs unveiled for the $249.7 million project that will reshape Australia's premier sporting hub.
Canberra residents gain better healthcare access as five new bulk-billing GP clinics launch across the capital, delivering cost-of-living relief through Labor's Medicare Strengthening Plan.
Canberra doctors are divided over the territory's new voluntary assisted dying legislation, with some medical professionals raising significant ethical concerns about patient safety and palliative care alternatives.
Calvary Health Care has been slapped with a $120,000 penalty after a tribunal found serious failures in their handling of a woman's pregnancy complication, raising concerns about maternity care standards in the ACT.
Australian pharmaceutical giant Mayne Pharma faces investor backlash as its controversial US licensing agreement continues to dominate trading, creating clear winners and losers on the ASX.
A state-of-the-art $25 million Aboriginal school has opened in Adelaide's northwest, replacing the former site demolished for the South Road upgrade, marking a new era for Indigenous education.
Major medical bodies warn that proposed Medicare changes could force bulk-billing clinics to close and reduce appointment times, putting quality healthcare at risk across Australia.
Lake Macquarie City Council begins construction on $1.2 million shared pathway connecting Charlestown and Whitebridge, enhancing community connectivity and active transport options.
Discover how regional nursing in Australia is experiencing a remarkable resurgence with new education pathways, technological advancements, and growing opportunities making country healthcare careers more appealing than ever before.
Perth-based civil contractor Ertech celebrates unprecedented growth with $450 million in new projects while positioning for crucial defence infrastructure work across Australia.
As Townsville voters prepare to elect a new mayor, critical questions about the $215 million Haughton Pipeline Stage 2 project remain unresolved, leaving the city's water security hanging in the balance.