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.
As Townsville voters prepare to elect a new mayor, critical questions about the $215 million Haughton Pipeline Stage 2 project remain unresolved, leaving the city's water security hanging in the balance.
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.
Discover how Australia is breathing new life into local parks, libraries and community centres to combat loneliness and strengthen social bonds in the post-pandemic era.
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.
New analysis reveals Canberra's light rail network is costing taxpayers significantly more than projected, with Stage 2A facing major budget blowouts and operational challenges.
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.
The ambitious redevelopment of Perth's Convention and Exhibition Centre faces an indefinite delay despite millions already invested, raising questions about Western Australia's major project priorities.
Geelong launches innovative drone program to combat mosquito populations and prevent Ross River virus outbreaks in a groundbreaking public health initiative.
Frustrated Cairns councillors are calling out the Queensland Government for chronic underfunding, claiming the region deserves better infrastructure and services for its economic contributions.
Australia faces an unprecedented wave of sophisticated cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure, with the nation's top cyber security official warning of escalating threats from state actors and criminal networks.
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.
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.
Newcastle business leaders warn that federal funding cuts to critical road infrastructure could stall the city's growth and development, putting key projects at risk.
A massive 916-bed student accommodation development in Waterford has hit a crucial construction milestone, bringing Yugo Australia's $193 million project closer to completion and addressing Perth's student housing needs.
Cairns celebrates significant progress on two crucial reservoir projects that will future-proof the region's water supply against drought and support continued population growth.
Discover how Geelong's revolutionary choir is transforming mental health through song, creating connections that are literally saving lives in our community.
Lake Macquarie's ageing theatre is about to get a multimillion-dollar facelift that promises to create a vibrant new community hub for performing arts and cultural events.
Groundbreaking Australian research reveals that regularly listening to music could dramatically reduce your chances of developing dementia, offering a simple and enjoyable prevention strategy.
Geelong is set to become Victoria's premier tennis destination as construction begins on the $26.5 million Regional Tennis Centre masterplan, featuring 22 new courts and world-class facilities.
Queanbeyan cricketer Harry Thomas turns personal tragedy into powerful advocacy, driving Cricket ACT's Mental Health Round to break stigmas and save lives.
Major residential developments in Shellharbour could overwhelm local infrastructure, with transport experts warning of significant traffic impacts across the Illawarra region unless upgrades are prioritised.
Fremantle is trading parking spaces for pedestrian paradise as Henderson Street Mall undergoes a significant redesign to create more vibrant public spaces and improve accessibility.
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.
Western Australia faces a perfect storm of infrastructure failures as population growth overwhelms transport networks, creating daily chaos for commuters and threatening economic productivity.
Western Australia's energy transition faces major setbacks as the government quietly postpones crucial grid upgrades by two years, catching industry stakeholders completely off guard.