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Geelong Hospital Ambulance Ramping Crisis Worsens

New Barwon Health data reveals worsening ambulance ramping at Geelong University Hospital, with patients waiting hours for emergency care. Urgent action needed to address this healthcare crisis.

Power Outage Hits Joondalup Hospital Operations

Critical systems at Joondalup Health Campus were disrupted by a nearly three-hour power outage Tuesday night. Emergency protocols activated during the hospital power failure.

Measles Alert: Multiple Exposure Sites in WA Regions

Health authorities issue urgent warning after two confirmed measles cases visited multiple locations across Western Australia's South West and Great Southern regions. Public health alert active.

Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup Debuts in Newcastle

Newcastle hosts the inaugural Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup, bringing together local clubs for a groundbreaking tournament supporting youth mental health awareness and services across the Hunter region.

Defence's $254M Canberra lease deal exposed

Exclusive details reveal the Department of Defence's quarter-billion dollar property deal in Canberra, securing long-term office space at Brindabella Park with significant taxpayer investment.

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.

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.

Defence relocating staff to new Brindabella Park offices

The Australian Department of Defence is embarking on a significant relocation, moving hundreds of public service staff to a new state-of-the-art office facility at Brindabella Park in Canberra's airport precinct.

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.

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.

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.

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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