Newcastle is poised to welcome the prestigious Koori Knockout in 2026 following the Awabakal Newcastle Yowies' triumphant win at this year's tournament, marking a significant moment for Indigenous rugby league.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's saturation of gambling advertisements is creating a national mental health emergency, with vulnerable Australians paying the ultimate price.
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.
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.
Newcastle Netball's rising star Sophie Bradbury opens up about her mental health journey and driving change for athletes across New South Wales.
Ex-Queensland Premier Steven Miles faces scrutiny after claiming no awareness of Townsville University Hospital's urology department failures despite documentary evidence suggesting otherwise.
Leading nutrition expert Professor Tracy Burrows from the University of Newcastle receives prestigious Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences fellowship recognition for 2025.
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.
Discover how a dedicated Geelong pollen counter is transforming thunderstorm asthma predictions, making Victoria safer for allergy sufferers with groundbreaking local research.
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.
Geelong athlete Tyson Neale Edwards is training for the iconic New York City Marathon while raising funds and awareness for the Indigenous Marathon Project, continuing his inspiring journey from local running clubs to international stages.
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.
Geelong launches innovative drone program to combat mosquito populations and prevent Ross River virus outbreaks in a groundbreaking public health initiative.
Discover how the National Museum of Australia is celebrating the extraordinary linocut artistry of late Torres Strait icon Billy Missi in a powerful travelling exhibition that spans the nation.
Discover the poignant final journey of Australian icon David Gulpilil as his family returns his spirit to ancestral lands in a powerful cultural ceremony.
The Shire of Murray's historic apology for the 1834 Pinjarra Massacre represents a rare example of genuine accountability that could transform Australia's reconciliation journey.
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.
An Australian Indigenous elder's remarkable friendship with the late Pope Francis culminated in an unforgettable Wordle session with Pope Francis at the Vatican, bridging cultures through shared words and wisdom.
New research reveals alarming gaps in mental health services for Indigenous youth, with experts demanding urgent action on culturally appropriate care.
In a landmark moment blending celebration and reflection, millions of hectares of Cape York Peninsula are being returned to Aboriginal Traditional Owners, reshaping Queensland's cultural landscape.
Discover how Tammie Jones is transforming education through Indigenous art at Wulguru State School, creating cultural bridges and student success stories in Townsville.
Cairns-based Indigenous band Earthkin is set to make music history with their groundbreaking single debut at the Tanks Arts Centre, marking a global first for First Nations music collaboration.
Discover how Geelong's revolutionary choir is transforming mental health through song, creating connections that are literally saving lives in our community.
Groundbreaking Australian research reveals that regularly listening to music could dramatically reduce your chances of developing dementia, offering a simple and enjoyable prevention strategy.
Discover how Newcastle's revolutionary Hunter Community Services Hub is transforming social support through collaborative services and Indigenous cultural recognition.
Queanbeyan cricketer Harry Thomas turns personal tragedy into powerful advocacy, driving Cricket ACT's Mental Health Round to break stigmas and save lives.
In a landmark conservation victory, Queensland unveils its newest national park on Cape York Peninsula, protecting sacred Wuthathi country and spectacular coastal wilderness for generations to come.
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.
The remote WA community of Kununurra faces a youth crime epidemic, but residents say taking children from families would only worsen the situation. Discover why systemic failures are at the heart of the problem.