Chronic illness worsens as Medicare faces pressure
Over 5100 deaths a year in the Hunter are linked to chronic disease, with experts warning the crisis will deepen without urgent Medicare reform and targeted funding. Read more.
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Health system strained by extreme weather and heatwaves
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.
Dental health crisis in Hunter as half of adults skip check-ups
Shocking data reveals only 52% of Hunter New England adults saw a dentist last year. Experts warn preventable dental diseases are worsening due to systemic gaps and underfunding. Read more.
Toddlers critical after Sunshine Coast multi-vehicle crash
Two young sisters are fighting for life following a serious multi-vehicle collision at a busy Sunshine Coast intersection. Seven people were injured in the incident.
Ex-Home and Away star Alea O’Shea reveals brain cancer diagnosis
Former Home and Away actor Alea O’Shea shares her brain cancer diagnosis journey, urging fans to advocate for their health. Read her powerful, honest story.
WA Govt's 2026 Focus: Health and Housing Remain Key
Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti outlines the WA Government's ongoing commitment to health, housing, and economic stability as core priorities for 2026. Read the full plan.
Cook Government slammed over WA's declining health outcomes
New WA Health data reveals alarming declines in diet, exercise, and mental health, with the Opposition blaming the Cook Government's five health ministers for failing to deliver. Discover the full impact of the cost-of-living crisis on West Australians.
Over 250,000 Australians Without Access to a Vet
A critical shortage of veterinary services is leaving hundreds of thousands of Australians and their pets in the lurch. Discover the regions most affected and what's being done.
Police seek missing toddler from Bundaberg
Queensland Police urgently seek public help to find a missing three-year-old boy from Thabeban, last seen on Central Ave. Serious welfare concerns held.
Police seek missing toddler in Bundaberg
Police urgently seek public help to find a three-year-old boy missing from Thabeban, Bundaberg. Last seen on Central Ave. Serious welfare concerns.
Pressure mounts for Bondi Royal Commission
Calls grow for PM Albanese to launch a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction stabbing, examining mental health and security failures. The nation demands answers.
Patients stuck in $1000-a-day beds due to housing crisis
Canberra's housing shortage is forcing patients to languish in expensive hospital beds or be discharged into motels, straining the health system and leaving vulnerable people without support. Read the full investigation.
Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalised with Meningitis
Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in a stable condition after being diagnosed with meningitis. Get the latest on his health scare and recovery journey.
Australian States Ranked by Cancer Burden: NSW Highest
A new study reveals stark differences in cancer rates across Australia, with NSW bearing the highest burden. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and what experts say it means for healthcare.
Petition for Rural Health Travel Scheme Reform Gains Thousands
A petition with over 8,000 signatures calls for urgent reform of the Queensland Health Travel Scheme, citing unfair costs for regional and rural health workers. Advocates demand change.
2025 Review: WA Health Crisis, Defamation Case, Ozzy Bond
A look back at a tumultuous 2025 in Western Australia, featuring a major health system crisis, a landmark defamation victory for Senator Linda Reynolds, and the passing of iconic couple Ozzy and Eileen Bond. Read the full recap.
Townsville Hospital handover delays hit four-hour record
Ambulance ramping crisis worsens at Townsville University Hospital, with a record four-hour handover delay revealed. New data shows system under severe strain. Read the full report.
WA Government's urgent summer pool safety warning
WA authorities urge vigilance as heatwave hits. Over 40% of toddler drownings occur in home pools. Check your fence, close the gate, and maintain constant supervision.
Australians Don't Trust Food Health Star Ratings
Many Australians distrust the voluntary Health Star Rating on food packaging, as the government considers making it mandatory. Learn why the system is confusing shoppers.
Cairns Hospital Surgical Centre Demand Grows
Cairns Hospital's surgical capacity is under immense strain. A new surgical centre is urgently needed to serve the growing Far North Queensland population. Read why this is a critical priority.
Townsville's heartbreaking suicide trend for men revealed
New data shows a devastating pattern of suicide in Townsville, with men diagnosed with mental illness at greatest risk. Experts call for urgent, targeted intervention.
Townsville's elderly stuck in hospital due to aged care crisis
Dozens of elderly patients in Townsville are stranded in a medical ward, unable to be discharged due to a severe shortage of aged care beds. Their plight highlights a growing national crisis.
WFH mental health impact: Major study of 16,000 Australians
A landmark 20-year study tracking over 16,000 Australian workers reveals how working from home and commuting differently affect men's and women's mental health. Discover the optimal hybrid model.
Ambulance delays highlight NSW hospital bed block crisis
Newcastle residents face hours-long ambulance waits despite new stations, as paramedics queue at overcrowded hospitals. Readers demand state action on health funding and staffing.
Govt to tackle hospital staff shortages, soaring locum fees
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.
Hospital staff wage fight looms in Townsville
Townsville University Hospital staff could lose up to a quarter of their wages in a bitter contract dispute. Unions warn of a devastating blow to workers and regional healthcare.
Wollongong Hospital ED hits breaking point with bed crisis
Wollongong Hospital declares 'critical compromise' as 80 patients need urgent discharge and 50 wait for beds. Insiders warn of unsafe workloads and systemic underfunding. Read the full report.
Hunter hospital parking fees surge 52%, generating $6m
Parking revenue at Hunter New England health facilities jumped to over $6 million last financial year. The NSW Opposition criticises the increase as a 'cash grab' on patients and staff.
Australian toddler dies after battle with rare condition
Two-year-old Aurelia Patel from Perth has died after a public fight against severe pulmonary hypertension. Her heartbroken family thanks the community for support.
Magnetic Island elderly lose vital care services
Elderly Magnetic Island residents face crisis as essential care provider ends services. Community demands immediate government action to fill critical gap.
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