New report reveals how heatwaves and extreme weather events are overwhelming Australia's health services, driving up emergency admissions and costs. Learn the urgent call for climate-resilient healthcare.
Discover how artificial intelligence and bulk-billed telehealth are transforming Australian healthcare, improving access and efficiency for patients nationwide. Learn about the latest innovations.
Clinicians at a new Adelaide mental health unit refused to admit more patients due to unsafe staffing levels, forcing SafeWork intervention. Read the full story.
An Australian inventor has created a world-first safety collar for cricket shirts, designed to protect players from catastrophic neck injuries following on-field tragedies. Discover the innovation set to change the game.
A landmark legal case in Australia sees doctors accused of withholding care. Explore the ethical and legal implications for patient rights and medical practice.
Tired of travel chaos, Brisbane parents invented TernX, a carry-on suitcase that unfolds into a stroller. With 774% growth and TIME award, it's revolutionising family travel. Discover the game-changer.
The SA government reveals the interior of the new $3.2 billion Women's and Children's Hospital. See the state-of-the-art facilities set to open in 2026 and how they'll transform healthcare.
More than 100 Geelong residents have lodged formal complaints against doctors and other health practitioners. Discover the leading issues and what authorities are doing.
Dr Andrew Miller recounts the pivotal moment a disastrous shave before a hospital night shift made him realise he was not destined to be a surgeon. Discover the full moon epiphany.
Multinational healthcare giant Ramsay Health Care acquires Canberra's National Capital Private Hospital in a $251 million deal, marking its first ACT investment. Operations expected to transition in mid-2026.
Queensland has extended its ban on puberty blockers for under-18s until 2031, citing unproven long-term effects. The move impacts over 400 young people on waiting lists.
Australian authorities have seized over 400kg of illegal drugs using a custom AI model. The 2025 State of the Service report highlights AI's role in boosting public service innovation and capability.
Townsville's Smart Precinct NQ brings together innovators and entrepreneurs to celebrate regional success and foster a collaborative tech ecosystem. Discover the future of North Queensland.
The Albanese government eyes Newcastle for new publicly-funded bulk-billing GP clinics to combat rising gap fees. Will this market shake-up improve healthcare access?
A Townsville scientist's persistence turned a rejected concept into a major global beauty industry partnership. Discover how local innovation is making a worldwide impact.
The Minns government announces a new internal locum agency and central workforce unit to address roster chaos and skyrocketing staffing costs in NSW hospitals, following a special inquiry.
WA Health Minister confirms no interim targets for GP clinics joining Labor's bulk billing incentive. The $3.5bn tripling aims to lift rates, but sign-up numbers remain unclear. Read the latest.
The NSW government has secured a site for a new ambulance station at North Rothbury, part of five promised for the Hunter region to address chronic need. Paramedics welcome the move but say it's a decade overdue.
A new report reveals Australians now prioritise digital access and convenience in healthcare. Discover the key trends reshaping service delivery across the nation.
The Australian Tropical Centre for Cancer Genomics faces closure without $75 million federal funding. Learn how this impacts Far North Queensland's cancer care and research.
Australian businesses face greater danger chasing wrong trends than missing them by 2026. Expert Lanna Hill reveals how to identify genuine opportunities versus distractions.
Discover how a pioneering Indigenous nurse transformed healthcare in North Queensland. Her inspiring journey continues to impact communities today.
Australian healthcare workers join climate protests, citing fossil fuels as the century's greatest health threat. They demand government action to protect community wellbeing.
Cairns Hospital's critical helipad requires immediate $1.5 million upgrade as emergency services face dangerous landing conditions. Lives at risk without urgent action.
Perth-based Singular Health Group submits 510(k) to US FDA for its cloud-based 3D medical imaging platform. Approval could transform global healthcare access and slash duplicate scan costs.
Australian researchers develop revolutionary wearable patch to track fetal movements at home. This breakthrough technology could transform prenatal care for expectant mothers.
Discover how single mother Bette Nesmith created Liquid Paper in her kitchen, turning a simple idea into a 25 million-bottle-per-year business that changed office work forever.
Cairns Hospital faces a $5.3 million blowout in patient travel subsidies, with disruptive groups drinking near the facility creating major access issues. Learn how this impacts healthcare delivery.
Larry Platt's career in science and engineering, ignited by a teenage explosion, spans almost 60 years. The Emergent Group founder shares his journey and views on the Hunter's future.
Western Australian patients now have access to a revolutionary blood test that detects liver cancer earlier, potentially saving countless lives across the state.