Queensland Copper Strike Tops $500 Million Valuation
True North Copper makes a massive copper discovery in Queensland, with mineral resources now valued over half a billion dollars, signalling a major boost for Australia's critical minerals sector.
Category : Search result: healthcare strike
Canberra Medical Centre Awaits $38M Payment
Exclusive: ForHealth Group faces significant delays in receiving a $38 million payment for Canberra's new Tuggeranong Medical Family Centre, raising concerns about healthcare funding and infrastructure delivery in the ACT region.
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.
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.
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.
Lightning bolt destroys Gold Coast tradie's work ute
A Gold Coast tradie's worst nightmare came true when a single lightning strike turned his work ute into a smouldering wreck during a severe thunderstorm, leaving him without his livelihood.
Newcastle Bus Drivers Strike Over Pay and Conditions
Newcastle bus drivers have walked off the job, causing major disruptions across the city as they demand better wages and improved working conditions in ongoing industrial action.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Young woman killed in freak Sunshine Coast lightning strike
In a heartbreaking turn of events, 21-year-old Finley Bones has been identified as the victim of a fatal lightning strike while hiking with friends on the Sunshine Coast.
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.
Young Woman Killed by Lightning on Sunshine Coast
A Sunshine Coast community is in mourning after a 22-year-old woman was fatally struck by lightning during a sporting event at Kuluin. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the young athlete.
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 prison officers strike over inmate's suspended sentence
Correctional officers across New South Wales have launched industrial action after a violent inmate received a suspended sentence for a brutal assault that left prison staff traumatised.
Prison officers strike over 'slap on wrist' assault sentence
Prison officers at a Newcastle correctional facility have taken strike action after a convicted criminal received what they describe as a 'slap on the wrist' for assaulting multiple officers, raising concerns about workplace safety and judicial consequenc
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.
NSW prison officers strike over violent incident ruling
Correctional officers across multiple NSW prisons have launched immediate strike action after a disciplinary ruling that found officers used 'reasonable force' during a violent inmate incident, sparking safety concerns across the state's prison system.
Cessnock prison officers strike over inmate sentence
Prison officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre have launched strike action, protesting what they call an 'unacceptable' sentence given to an inmate who assaulted staff members.
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.
Page 4 of 4