Younger Aussie men face prostate cancer surge
New data reveals a disturbing trend as prostate cancer diagnoses increase significantly among men under 60, prompting urgent calls for earlier screening and awareness.
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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.
Mental Health Act halts accused killer's court case
Court proceedings against alleged murderer Damian James Carroll have been suspended indefinitely after he was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial under Queensland's Mental Health Act.
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.
Australia's gambling ad crisis harming mental health
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's saturation of gambling advertisements is creating a national mental health emergency, with vulnerable Australians paying the ultimate price.
Hospital to pay $120k over pregnancy care failures
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.
5,000 Steps Daily Could Protect Brain From Alzheimer's
Groundbreaking Australian research shows you don't need 10,000 steps - just 5,000 daily steps may significantly protect your brain from Alzheimer's-related cognitive decline and memory loss.
Netball star Sophie Bradbury champions mental health
Newcastle Netball's rising star Sophie Bradbury opens up about her mental health journey and driving change for athletes across New South Wales.
Fatal Canberra Motorcycle Crash Prompts Speed Probe
ACT police launch major probe into speeding after fatal motorcycle collision on Southern Cross Drive, as authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
Ex-Premier Miles denies Townsville hospital crisis knowledge
Ex-Queensland Premier Steven Miles faces scrutiny after claiming no awareness of Townsville University Hospital's urology department failures despite documentary evidence suggesting otherwise.
Prof Tracy Burrows named 2025 AAHMS Fellow
Leading nutrition expert Professor Tracy Burrows from the University of Newcastle receives prestigious Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences fellowship recognition for 2025.
Canberra's sewer crisis: Tree roots cause thousands of blockages
The ACT faces a growing crisis as invasive tree roots cause millions in damage to sewer systems, with thousands of blockages reported annually. Discover how Canberra is fighting back against nature's underground invasion.
Andrew Metcalfe appointed ACT Education Directorate head
Former federal department secretary Andrew Metcalfe has been appointed as the new director-general of the ACT Education Directorate, bringing decades of public service experience to Canberra's education system.
Newcastle Lord Mayor Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Journey
Newcastle's Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge reveals his recent prostate cancer diagnosis, sharing his emotional journey and urging men to prioritise regular health checks in this exclusive interview.
Geelong pollen research transforms asthma forecasts
Discover how a dedicated Geelong pollen counter is transforming thunderstorm asthma predictions, making Victoria safer for allergy sufferers with groundbreaking local research.
Canberra experts launch Solomon Islands palliative care unit
ACT Health staff have collaborated with Solomon Islands counterparts to establish the nation's first dedicated palliative care unit, transforming end-of-life care in the Pacific region.
Canberra's Seatbelt Crackdown: Police Blitz Targets Drivers
ACT Police launch major road safety operation with high-tech enforcement to catch seatbelt offenders as alarming statistics reveal widespread non-compliance.
ACT Passes Historic Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Discover the emotional journey behind Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation, making the ACT the first Australian jurisdiction to pass such laws through its own parliament.
Geelong uses drones to fight disease-carrying mosquitoes
Geelong launches innovative drone program to combat mosquito populations and prevent Ross River virus outbreaks in a groundbreaking public health initiative.
WA's COPD Crisis: Respiratory Hotspots Revealed
New data exposes alarming chronic lung disease rates in City of Swan, Rockingham and Mandurah, with smoking and ageing population driving worrying health trend across Western Australia.
Aboriginal Youth Mental Health Crisis: Cultural Safety Needed
New research reveals alarming gaps in mental health services for Indigenous youth, with experts demanding urgent action on culturally appropriate care.
Canberra Liberals in turmoil as internal feuds escalate
ACT Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee faces mounting pressure as public infighting between Liberal MLAs Nicole Lawder and Leanne Castley exposes deep divisions within the party, raising questions about its electability.
ACT Minister Chris Steel dodges resignation questions
ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel faces mounting pressure as he avoids questions about his future following a scathing integrity commission report into the Campbell Primary School modernisation project.
Geelong choir saves lives through music power
Discover how Geelong's revolutionary choir is transforming mental health through song, creating connections that are literally saving lives in our community.
Music Reduces Dementia Risk By 40%
Groundbreaking Australian research reveals that regularly listening to music could dramatically reduce your chances of developing dementia, offering a simple and enjoyable prevention strategy.
Cricketer's heartbreak drives mental health round
Queanbeyan cricketer Harry Thomas turns personal tragedy into powerful advocacy, driving Cricket ACT's Mental Health Round to break stigmas and save lives.
ACT Liberals in existential crisis: Humphries warning
Former ACT Liberal leader Gary Humphries warns the party faces an 'existential crisis' as internal divisions and electoral failures threaten its very existence in the territory.
ACT Liberals in leadership crisis turmoil
Canberra's Liberal Party faces internal chaos as leadership tensions boil over, threatening their chances in the upcoming territory election.
ACT sexual assault and family violence reports surge
New statistics reveal alarming increases in sexual assault and family violence reports across the Australian Capital Territory, prompting urgent calls for action and support services.
WA Students Lead Mental Health Push-Up Challenge
Perth students are being called to become mental health ambassadors in Australia's largest fitness-based mental health initiative, with 3,319 push-ups targeting suicide prevention awareness.
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