WA Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms Hospital Emergency Depts
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.
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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.
Wollongong man's world record plank for mental health
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.
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.
Mental Health Act halts accused killer's court case
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.
MyWay System Failure: ACT Transport Minister Apologises
ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel has publicly apologised after Canberra's MyWay smartcard system experienced a major failure, leaving commuters stranded and frustrated across the capital.
Australia's gambling ad crisis harming mental health
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's saturation of gambling advertisements is creating a national mental health emergency, with vulnerable Australians paying the ultimate price.
Government struggles to cut public service outsourcing costs
Exclusive analysis reveals Australian government spending on external contractors continues to surge, raising questions about public service capacity and budget management.
5,000 Steps Daily Could Protect Brain From Alzheimer's
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.
Netball star Sophie Bradbury champions mental health
Newcastle Netball's rising star Sophie Bradbury opens up about her mental health journey and driving change for athletes across New South Wales.
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.
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.
Jobs for Mates Review: What We Know
An explosive review into controversial 'jobs for mates' appointments within Australia's public service has uncovered troubling practices. Here's what you need to know about the findings and the political firestorm surrounding its release.
Andrew Metcalfe appointed ACT Education Directorate head
Former federal department secretary Andrew Metcalfe has been appointed as the new director-general of the ACT Education Directorate, bringing decades of public service experience to Canberra's education system.
Kookaburra saved after choking on shoelace in Sydney
A heroic wildlife rescue in Sydney's Inner West saves a choking kookaburra that swallowed a shoelace, highlighting the deadly impact of litter on native birds.
Newcastle Lord Mayor Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Journey
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.
Geelong pollen research transforms asthma forecasts
Discover how a dedicated Geelong pollen counter is transforming thunderstorm asthma predictions, making Victoria safer for allergy sufferers with groundbreaking local research.
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.
Geelong uses drones to fight disease-carrying mosquitoes
Geelong launches innovative drone program to combat mosquito populations and prevent Ross River virus outbreaks in a groundbreaking public health initiative.
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.
Aboriginal Youth Mental Health Crisis: Cultural Safety Needed
New research reveals alarming gaps in mental health services for Indigenous youth, with experts demanding urgent action on culturally appropriate care.
ACT Minister defends MyWay card rollout amid commuter chaos
Canberra's new MyWay card system faces technical glitches and delays, leaving commuters frustrated as Transport Minister Chris Steel defends the rollout process.
Geelong choir saves lives through music power
Discover how Geelong's revolutionary choir is transforming mental health through song, creating connections that are literally saving lives in our community.
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.
Cricketer's heartbreak drives mental health round
Queanbeyan cricketer Harry Thomas turns personal tragedy into powerful advocacy, driving Cricket ACT's Mental Health Round to break stigmas and save lives.
MyWay Ticketing System Slammed in Damning ACT Report
A damning investigation reveals the ACT government's troubled MyWay ticketing system rollout was plagued by failures, costing taxpayers millions in delays and poor planning.
New transit officers target fare evaders in Canberra
ACT Government deploys dedicated transit officers to crack down on fare evasion and anti-social behaviour on Canberra's public transport network.
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.
WA's Infrastructure Gridlock Crisis Exposed
Western Australia faces a perfect storm of infrastructure failures as population growth overwhelms transport networks, creating daily chaos for commuters and threatening economic productivity.
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