Critical Staff Shortages Hit QGAir Emergency Fleet
Queensland's emergency air service QGAir faces critical staffing shortages, risking patient transfers. Health Minister Shannon Fentiman confirms urgent action needed.
Queensland's emergency air service QGAir faces critical staffing shortages, risking patient transfers. Health Minister Shannon Fentiman confirms urgent action needed.
A Batik Air Boeing 737 MAX bound for Bali was forced into an emergency return to Melbourne after an engine failure. Passengers describe a 'weird' take-off. Full details on the incident.
Helios Medical Rooms in Wollongong boosted patient numbers through local advertising with ACM. Discover how community-focused marketing builds trust and delivers real results for Australian small businesses.
North Queensland celebrates record $4.3M fundraiser securing life-saving surgical robot technology. This groundbreaking achievement will transform regional healthcare access.
A Virgin Australia flight was forced to make an emergency return to Sydney Airport after experiencing two separate mid-air emergencies shortly after takeoff. Emergency services were on standby.
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.
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.
Perth doctor Anita Titus-George had her medical registration cancelled after sharing patient information with her ex-husband. Learn about the serious privacy violations.
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.
The Semeru volcano in Indonesia has erupted, spewing ash 5.5km high. A red aviation alert is in effect, potentially disrupting flights for Australian travellers. Stay informed.
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.
A communication system failure at Melbourne's air traffic centre has caused significant flight delays at Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne airports. Passengers urged to check with airlines for updates.
A major technical fault at the Melbourne air traffic service centre is causing significant flight delays at Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne airports. Passengers urged to check with their airlines for updates.
A major technical fault with Airservices Australia's communication systems is causing flight delays at Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth airports. Passengers are urged to check with their airlines for updates.
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.
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.
A Geelong woman paid $50,000 to secure her husband's release after he was arrested on drug trafficking charges. Son Dinh was boarding a flight to Vietnam when arrested.
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.
A Qantas flight carrying Australian politicians made an emergency return to Adelaide after cabin filled with smoke. All passengers safe and rebooked on alternative flights.
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.
Comedian Julia Morris recounts the terrifying moment her Qantas flight was hit by lightning. The plane continued safely to Melbourne. Read her full story and passenger reactions.