Wollongong City Council proposes significant changes to dog access on local beaches, including expanded off-leash areas and seasonal restrictions. Find out how these changes could affect your beach outings with your furry friend.
Western Australia's healthcare system receives massive funding injection with Royal Perth Hospital expansion announced as part of ambitious building program to address growing demand.
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.
A determined team from Lara RSL has completed an epic 96km walk, raising thousands of dollars to support mental health services for Australian veterans in need.
Shocking new report reveals Western Australia's mental health system is failing, with desperate patients flooding emergency departments due to critical gaps in community care services.
A South Australian family's heartbreaking warning after their golden retriever puppy was killed by lightning during a storm, prompting urgent pet safety advice from veterinarians.
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.
New data reveals a disturbing trend as prostate cancer diagnoses increase significantly among men under 60, prompting urgent calls for earlier screening and awareness.
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.
A Perth couple faces court after their elderly dog was found with severe cancer and matted fur, sparking outrage among animal welfare advocates.
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.
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 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.
Discover how Geelong's revolutionary choir is transforming mental health through song, creating connections that are literally saving lives in our community.
Wildlife rescuers issue urgent plea to Australian pet owners after disturbing spike in echidna injuries. Learn how responsible pet ownership can save our native species.
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.
Perth residents are being urged to keep dogs on leashes in key conservation areas as wildlife experts deploy new tactics in the battle against the city's growing fox population.
A groundbreaking community initiative in Hamilton Hill offers free veterinary consultations, pet food, and supplies to struggling local pet owners during the cost of living crisis.
Melville residents face strict new cat containment rules with hefty fines for non-compliance. Here's what every cat owner needs to know about the controversial new laws.
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.