Girl's femur snapped on giant 120m slip-and-slide
An 11-year-old Queensland girl suffered a horrific leg break on a 120-metre slip-and-slide. LifeFlight's rescue helicopter airlifted her to hospital in a dramatic Australia Day mission.
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Parent knocked out in Sydney school brawl
A 53-year-old parent was knocked unconscious after allegedly assaulting a student during a violent altercation at a Raby high school. Police are investigating the incident.
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.
MP warns old Maitland Hospital could be sold off
Greens MP Amanda Cohn warns the old Maitland Hospital site may be sold to private developers through NSW's property audit. Community consultation begins soon.
7-Year-Old's Wonderful Cancer Recovery Story
Mayfield cancer survivor Kit Mills, 7, is thriving after beating leukaemia. His family shares their inspiring journey and how Ronald McDonald House supported them through treatment.
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.
Build-A-Bear brings joy to sick kids in Perth
Build-A-Bear and the Starlight Foundation create happy memories for children facing medical challenges at Perth Children's Hospital through special teddy bear workshops.
15-year-old stabbed in Rockingham station robbery
A 15-year-old boy was hospitalised after being stabbed during a violent robbery near Rockingham train station. Police say both parties were known to each other.
Police crackdown on e-scooters after rising deaths
Australian police launch major safety crackdown as e-scooter fatalities surge nationwide. New enforcement measures target dangerous riding behavior.
Minister ignores deadly mould probe in cancer ward
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park ignores calls to investigate deadly mould in Calvary Mater's cancer ward, withheld by Honeywell for six months. Demand accountability now.
Perth Firefighters' 2025 Charity Calendar Helps Sick Kids
West Australian firefighters are turning up the heat for a great cause, launching their 2025 fundraising calendar to support the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation and bring smiles to young patients.
Royal Perth Hospital expansion in $1.5B WA health boost
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.
WA Government Acts on Hospital Crisis After Dangerous Conditions
After extensive reporting on Western Australia's crumbling hospital system, the state government is taking decisive steps to address critical issues plaguing the healthcare sector.
E-Bike Safety Crisis: Australia's Deadly Electric Boom
As e-bike popularity surges across Australia, alarming safety concerns and tragic fatalities spark urgent calls for regulation and rider education. Discover the hidden dangers of lithium-ion batteries and what experts say needs to change.
Mysterious ancient vase discovery at RPH Museum sparks debate
A stunning ancient vase uncovered during Royal Perth Hospital redevelopment raises questions about its origins and significance in Western Australian history.
ACT govt blocks appeals for new northside hospital
The ACT government is seeking to fast-track Canberra's new northside hospital by preventing third-party appeals against its construction, aiming to avoid delays and meet growing healthcare demands.
WA's $1.5B Hospital Fund & Mt Lawley Acquisition
Western Australia embarks on massive healthcare transformation with new billion-dollar building fund and strategic private hospital acquisition to boost public health capacity.
Better Roads, Not Speed Cuts, Key to Road Safety
Julie Freeman challenges conventional road safety approaches, arguing infrastructure improvements deliver better results than blanket speed reductions across Western Australia.
Baldivis Man Critical After Amazon Drive Attack
A brutal attack on an Amazon delivery driver in Baldivis has left a local man fighting for his life as police launch a major investigation into the shocking incident.
Beach race funds Cairns Hospital robot surgery
The annual Nunu's Melbourne Cup beach race in Cairns has smashed fundraising records, bringing state-of-the-art robotic surgery technology closer to reality for Far North Queensland patients.
Motorcyclist hospitalised after Mount Hutton crash
A motorcyclist remains in Newcastle hospital after a serious crash on Wilsons Road, Mount Hutton. Emergency services rushed to the scene as investigations into the cause continue.
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.
Ex-Premier Miles denies Townsville hospital crisis knowledge
Ex-Queensland Premier Steven Miles faces scrutiny after claiming no awareness of Townsville University Hospital's urology department failures despite documentary evidence suggesting otherwise.
Cairns e-scooter crash: Man hospitalised after Woree collision
A man has been rushed to Cairns Hospital with serious injuries following a terrifying collision between an e-scooter and a car on Pease Street in Woree. Emergency services responded to the incident that has reignited safety concerns about e-scooter use on
Aussie climber's death sparks Sherpa safety calls
The heartbreaking death of an Australian mountaineer on a Himalayan peak has prompted urgent calls from his grieving family for compulsory Sherpa guides on dangerous climbs.
Shenton Park Hospital faces demolition for new development
A controversial redevelopment plan could see the demolition of Shenton Park Hospital's heritage buildings to make way for a modern residential precinct, sparking community debate about preserving Perth's history.
Geelong toddler's brave fight against rare liver disease
Little Phoebe's courageous fight against biliary atresia has touched hearts across Geelong as her family races against time to find a life-saving liver donor.
Coroner: Toddler's daycare fence death preventable
A Northern Territory coroner has ruled the tragic death of toddler Ebony Thompson, who became entangled in a fence at a Darwin childcare centre, could have been prevented with proper safety measures.
Man fights for life after cow collision in Townsville
A North Queensland man is battling life-threatening injuries after his vehicle collided with a cow on a dark regional road. The shocking incident has raised serious concerns about road safety in rural areas.
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.
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