A $50 million investment will establish a new Cairns Hospital Integrated Cancer Centre, boosting regional care and tackling the Far North's high cancer rates. Learn about the life-saving upgrade.
A festive gift wrap fundraiser at Cairns Central is raising vital funds to upgrade the Special Care Nursery at Cairns Hospital, providing crucial support for premature and sick newborns and their families.
Cairns faces a high chance of showers and a possible afternoon thunderstorm today. Get the full forecast, including temperatures and UV index, to plan your day.
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.
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.
Dancer and Netflix reality star Criscilla Anderson has died at 45 after a seven-year battle with colon cancer. Read her heartbreaking final message to her family and fans.
Data reveals median wait for colonoscopy at John Hunter Hospital is 34 days, exceeding clinical guidelines. Bowel Cancer Australia warns delays risk early detection and increase patient anxiety.
Cairns enjoys a perfect sunny day with a top of 28°C and light winds. Get the full forecast, including UV and tide times, for planning your outdoor activities.
Shocking new video shows the moment a stolen 4WD ploughed through a busy Melbourne shopping centre, sending shoppers including children fleeing. A man faces court.
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.
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Cairns faces a partly cloudy day with high humidity, showers, and a chance of a thunderstorm. Get the full forecast and details on the week ahead.
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.
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.
Cairns residents can expect a humid day with showers, a possible thunderstorm, and a top of 31°C. Get the full forecast and UV warning details here.
Journalist Lowen Taylor shares her fight after doctors dismissed a persistent lip split. It was squamous cell carcinoma. Her story is a vital warning about skin checks and advocating for your health.
An 18-year-old man arrested over a violent Black Friday disturbance at Elizabeth City Centre. Two victims, including a critically injured teen, remain in hospital. Police confirm the attack was not random.
Cairns Showgrounds precinct targeted in a spate of thefts over weeks. Police investigate as community groups report stolen equipment. Read the latest details.
Cairns property market shows robust activity with multiple successful auctions and private sales recorded in late November. Discover which suburbs performed best.
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.
Two teenagers arrested after a violent stabbing at Elizabeth City Centre during Black Friday sales. One victim remains in a life-threatening condition. Police confirm it was not a random attack.
Australian researchers discover potential drug to overcome resistance in neuroblastoma, offering new hope for treating deadly childhood cancer. Learn about this medical breakthrough.
Cairns Hospital's critical helipad requires immediate $1.5 million upgrade as emergency services face dangerous landing conditions. Lives at risk without urgent action.
Upper Hunter MP demands NSW Health Minister investigate deadly mould in Calvary Mater Hospital's cancer wards. Class action underway as safety concerns mount.
Two people seriously injured in Adelaide shopping centre brawl. Suspect in custody as police seek witnesses and mobile footage. Emergency services responded to violent disturbance.
Cairns residents can expect mostly cloudy conditions today with a potential afternoon shower. Maximum temperature reaches 28°C with light winds. Stay updated with local forecasts.
Shocking new data reveals double the estimated Australians living with incurable breast cancer. Learn about the urgent need for research and support.
Cairns women gain improved access to breast cancer screening with new public service reducing wait times and private sector reliance. Early detection saves lives.
Brad Smith's heartbreaking love letter to his wife and twin daughters before dying from brain cancer. A story of love, family and legacy in Newcastle.
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.