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.
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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.
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.
$73M Venture Capital Fund Targets Canberra Innovation
A major $73 million venture capital initiative is set to transform Canberra's innovation landscape, backing cutting-edge tech startups and research commercialisation across the ACT.
Mayne Pharma Plunges as US Deal Controversy Continues
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.
Medicare Reforms Risk Quality GP Care in Australia
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.
Austal rescues troubled $2B Army vessel project
Western Australian shipbuilder Austal takes control of design work for the Australian Army's troubled Landing Craft project, aiming to get the critical $2 billion defence program back on track after significant delays and budget concerns.
Regional Nursing Boom: Australia's Healthcare Future Brightens
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.
WA Day Festival 2024: Interactive Family Fun in Perth
Discover the ultimate WA Day celebration with interactive science exhibits, renewable energy displays, and hands-on activities for all ages at the 2024 festival in Perth.
Ninja Luxe Café Machine Hits Sydney for Exclusive Event
Sydney's coffee culture is about to experience something extraordinary as the revolutionary Ninja Luxe café machine makes its Australian debut in an exclusive three-day tasting event that's creating major buzz.
Perth GP's radical plan for autism diagnosis
A prominent Perth doctor is advocating for GPs to take centre stage in diagnosing autism, claiming the current system leaves families waiting up to four years for answers while children miss crucial developmental windows.
AI Lifeguards Test at Newcastle's Wallsend Pool
Newcastle's Wallsend Pool is making waves as the first in Australia to test cutting-edge AI lifeguard technology, adding an extra layer of safety for swimmers this summer season.
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.
Hunter Page-Lochard: From reckless to storyteller
After years of personal struggles, acclaimed Indigenous actor Hunter Page-Lochard is finally telling the stories he was destined to share, embracing his cultural heritage and making waves in Australian television and film.
Swanbourne artist unveils year-long Australian masterpiece
Perth-based artist Cher Van Schouwen reveals her breathtaking new Australian landscape collection, a labour of love that took twelve months to complete and celebrates WA's unique natural beauty.
UOW's revolutionary device targets pancreatic cancer
University of Wollongong researchers develop groundbreaking implant technology that could transform pancreatic cancer treatment in Australian healthcare.
Cairns journalist wins top award for healthcare exposé
Cairns Post reporter Emma Cam has been honoured as New Journalist of the Year for her groundbreaking investigation into critical healthcare safety concerns affecting Far North Queensland patients.
Canberra's First Dementia Village Planned for Curtin
A revolutionary $50 million dementia village is coming to Curtin, offering home-like care and independence for ACT residents. Discover how this groundbreaking facility will change aged care in Canberra.
Bubsie's Big Lap: Australia's First Circumnavigation by Car
Discover how two daring adventurers and their trusty car Bubsie made history by completing the first-ever lap around Australia in 1925, facing crocodiles, deserts and mechanical nightmares.
South Australia's Top Concerns for 2025 Revealed
From the cost-of-living crunch to the future of the River Murray, we dive into the letters flooding our editor's desk, uncovering the real issues keeping South Australians awake at night.
WA Bulk Billing Expansion: 120+ Clinics From Saturday
A healthcare revolution hits Western Australia as more than 120 medical practices transition to full bulk billing from November 1, delivering significant cost-of-living relief for patients across the state.
Perth's paediatric crisis leaves 12,000 kids waiting years
Western Australia faces a devastating paediatrician shortage as waiting lists explode to 12,000 children, with some families waiting over four years for essential medical care.
Business guru funds wedding by selling tuxedo ads
Dagobert Renouf turned his wedding into a marketing masterclass by selling advertising space on his tuxedo, covering all ceremony costs in an unprecedented business move.
Sydney clinic commits to bulk billing every patient
A Sydney medical practice is making waves by committing to bulk bill every single patient, offering hope amid Australia's growing healthcare affordability crisis.
Medicare Bulk Billing Overhaul: What You Need to Know
Australia's Medicare system is undergoing its most significant bulk billing reform in decades. Discover how the new changes will impact out-of-pocket costs and GP access across the country.
SA Nurses Storm Parliament in Pay Protest
Hundreds of South Australian nurses and midwives have descended on Parliament House, demanding better pay and conditions in what they call a 'kick in the guts' from the state government.
NSW Nurses Union Boss Shaye Candish Resigns
Shaye Candish, the prominent General Secretary of the NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association, announces her resignation to prioritise family commitments, marking the end of a significant chapter in healthcare advocacy.
Point Lonsdale Medical Group Hit by Cyber Security Breach
A sophisticated cyber attack has compromised the Point Lonsdale Medical Group's systems, potentially exposing sensitive patient information. The clinic has launched an urgent investigation and is notifying affected individuals.
Canberra man chooses voluntary assisted dying amid MND battle
After battling a devastating neurological disease, Nigel Jenkins made the courageous choice to access voluntary assisted dying, finding comfort in controlling his final moments.
Hospital Equipment Tampering Caught on CCTV Before Patient Death
Disturbing surveillance video has emerged showing a woman allegedly interfering with medical equipment at Sutherland Hospital, with the incident preceding a patient's death. Police have launched a criminal investigation into the troubling events.
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