Major traffic delays are impacting the M1 Pacific Motorway near Newcastle after a truck breakdown closed multiple lanes. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes as emergency crews work to clear the obstruction.
Local Wollongong fitness coach Lee Murray is attempting a gruelling 9-hour 30-minute plank world record at WIN Entertainment Centre to raise crucial funds for mental health awareness.
The ACT Brumbies have suffered a major blow with star hooker Lachlan Lonergan ruled out of their Super Rugby Pacific season opener due to a calf injury, forcing coach Stephen Larkham to reshuffle his lineup.
New data reveals a disturbing trend as prostate cancer diagnoses increase significantly among men under 60, prompting urgent calls for earlier screening and awareness.
Former Newcastle Knights talent Taj Annan makes surprising code switch to rugby union, signing with Perth's Western Force in a major career move that's turning heads across Australian football.
Rugby league veteran Shayna Higgins makes stunning Jillaroos comeback for Pacific Championships final against Kiwi Ferns after three-year absence from national team.
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.
Australian rugby superstar Kurtley Beale commits to Western Force with new multi-year deal, bringing veteran experience and playmaking brilliance to Perth.
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.
The NRL has launched a formal investigation after Tongan medical staff allowed Eels forward Eliesa Katoa to return to the field following two concerning head knocks during the Pacific Championships clash against Samoa.
Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters have forced their way into a major defence exhibition in Sydney, targeting companies they claim are supplying weapons to Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's saturation of gambling advertisements is creating a national mental health emergency, with vulnerable Australians paying the ultimate price.
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.
After years of frustration, the major Hexham Straight highway upgrade is officially finished, delivering smoother and safer journeys for thousands of daily commuters and freight operators in the Hunter region.
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.
Western Australian defence companies are capitalising on AUKUS opportunities at Perth's Indo-Pacific Maritime Exposition, showcasing local innovation to global partners.
Geelong launches innovative drone program to combat mosquito populations and prevent Ross River virus outbreaks in a groundbreaking public health initiative.
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.
New research reveals alarming gaps in mental health services for Indigenous youth, with experts demanding urgent action on culturally appropriate care.
Stephen Larkham's ACT Brumbies are making rugby history with a groundbreaking match against Hong Kong China in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, marking a significant expansion of the sport's global footprint.
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.
Queanbeyan cricketer Harry Thomas turns personal tragedy into powerful advocacy, driving Cricket ACT's Mental Health Round to break stigmas and save lives.
The Western Force have secured a massive signing with Tongan international tighthead prop Feao Fotuaika joining the Perth-based Super Rugby Pacific franchise for the upcoming season.
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.