Police Predict 50% Domestic Violence Summer Surge
WA Police are preparing for a 50% increase in domestic violence incidents this summer. Learn about the Operation Regional Shield initiative and support services available.
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Healthcare worker jailed for patient sexual assault
A Perth phlebotomist has been sentenced to four years in jail for sexually assaulting a patient during a fake PCR test. Read the shocking court details.
Three dead in Victorian truck collision
Two children and an adult killed in horrific truck crash near Ballarat. Another adult fights for life with critical injuries. Major Collision Unit investigating.
Royal Perth Hospital expansion in $1.5B WA health boost
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.
Regional Tech Hubs Bridge Australia's Digital Divide
Discover how Australia's Regional Tech Hubs program is transforming digital access and creating economic opportunities in remote communities from the Outback to Pacific islands.
AFL Barwon Launches Search for New CEO
AFL Barwon has launched its search for a new Chief Executive Officer to drive the region's football and netball future. Find out what qualities they're seeking in their next visionary leader.
Cassowary Coast's bold light rail vision under scrutiny
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is pushing for a comprehensive feasibility study into a light rail network that could transform Far North Queensland's transport landscape and boost regional development.
Canberra's palliative care crisis: Patients dying in pain
A critical shortage of essential palliative care medications is causing unnecessary suffering for dying Canberrans, with families and healthcare professionals sounding the alarm on a growing healthcare crisis.
Canberra's Bulk-Billing Crisis Worsens
ACT residents face growing challenges accessing bulk-billing GPs as clinics struggle with Medicare rebate freeze and rising operational costs. Discover why Canberra's healthcare accessibility is declining.
Greens MP blocks conservative VAD bill in NSW
Greens MP Amanda Cohn has opposed Susan Carter's voluntary assisted dying legislation, arguing it creates unnecessary barriers for terminally ill patients in NSW.
Hunter's Glendale Stadium Push: Regional Game-Changer
The Hunter region is rallying for a state-of-the-art stadium at Glendale, promising economic growth and world-class sporting facilities for NSW's Central Coast.
WA Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms Hospital Emergency Depts
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.
WA Government Acts on Hospital Crisis After Dangerous Conditions
After extensive reporting on Western Australia's crumbling hospital system, the state government is taking decisive steps to address critical issues plaguing the healthcare sector.
Charters Towers Business Crisis: November Liquidations Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking number of companies facing liquidation in Charters Towers during November, exposing the economic challenges facing regional Queensland businesses.
ACT govt blocks appeals for new northside hospital
The ACT government is seeking to fast-track Canberra's new northside hospital by preventing third-party appeals against its construction, aiming to avoid delays and meet growing healthcare demands.
WA's $1.5B Hospital Fund & Mt Lawley Acquisition
Western Australia embarks on massive healthcare transformation with new billion-dollar building fund and strategic private hospital acquisition to boost public health capacity.
ACT Voluntary Dying Laws Face Critical Parliamentary Test
Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation faces parliamentary scrutiny while terminally ill residents await access to end-of-life choices.
ACT Tribunal upholds suspension of renal specialist Dr Falk
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
RB Sellars moves HQ from Melbourne to Geelong
In a significant win for regional Victoria, family-owned business RB Sellars is relocating its entire headquarters from Melbourne to Geelong, bringing new jobs and investment to the Surf Coast region.
AFL Barwon announces major football overhaul
Geelong's regional football competition is set for its biggest shake-up in years with sweeping changes to operations, governance and competition structures.
500 Jobs at Risk as QLD Fertiliser Plant Faces Closure
A major blow threatens Mount Isa's economy as the Dyno Nobel fertiliser plant faces potential closure, putting hundreds of local jobs at risk and sparking political intervention.
Barwon Health Takes Over Anam Cara House Geelong
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.
ADHD diagnosis delays hit 18 months for WA children
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.
Australia urged to act on Sudan genocide crisis
Human rights advocates and Sudanese Australians demand immediate Australian government action as Sudan faces mass atrocities and potential genocide. Experts warn of catastrophic famine without urgent intervention.
Sri Lankan AI Engineers Find New Home in Geelong
Discover how two Sri Lankan software engineers turned their AI ambitions into a new life in Geelong, contributing to Victoria's growing tech ecosystem while embracing the Australian coastal lifestyle.
Australia bans puberty blockers for under-18s
The Australian government announces sweeping restrictions on puberty blockers for children under 18, sparking debate about youth gender care and medical ethics.
Food Crisis Grips Regional NSW Communities
Soaring food prices and shrinking household budgets are creating a hunger epidemic across regional NSW, with charities struggling to meet unprecedented demand as families face impossible choices.
Canberra Medical Centre Awaits $38M Payment
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.
Five New Bulk-Billing GPs Open in Canberra Under Labor Plan
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.
ACT Assisted Dying Laws Divide Doctors
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.
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