A Townsville widow is fighting for answers after her husband, a dementia patient, died following an incident with another patient in a North Queensland hospital ward. Read the full investigation.
Perth's northern suburbs get a major aquatic upgrade as the $13 million, competition-ready 50m pool at Arena Joondalup sets its public opening date for February 27, featuring AI safety tech and enhanced accessibility.
The Singleton Waste Management Facility will reopen on Monday following a major tip face fire in late December. Council crews worked around the clock on remediation. Read the latest updates.
Gillian Woodhouse argues Australia's dementia strategy overlooks allied health and prevention. Investing in these areas could save billions and improve lives. Read the expert opinion.
A Geelong man ran 58 gruelling kilometres to honour each year of his mother's life after her death from early-onset dementia. Read his powerful story of love, loss, and remembrance.
An ECU research choir uses Italian songs to reconnect elderly migrants with dementia to their homeland, improving wellbeing and sparking cherished memories. Discover the power of music.
A major fire at Singleton's Waste Management Facility continues to burn, forcing its closure. Council urges residents to never put batteries or gas bottles in kerbside bins. Read the latest updates.
Police urgently seek public help to find missing 82-year-old Portarlington man, John, who lives with dementia. He was last seen on Tuesday afternoon. If seen, call 000 immediately.
A man who escaped from a Cairns forensic facility has faced court, charged with assaulting family members while on the run. Read the latest on this disturbing case.
Emma Heming Willis posts a moving Instagram tribute to husband Bruce Willis, reflecting on 18 years together and navigating his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. Read her emotional journey.
A rubbish fire at the Singleton waste management facility blanketed parts of the Hunter region in smoke on December 31. Follow live updates and safety alerts.
Lake Macquarie City Council awards Daracon Group the contract to expand the Awaba Waste Management Facility, adding over a decade of capacity for 220,000 residents. Construction starts 2026.
Karen Johnson, wife of former St George Dragons premiership player Brian Johnson, speaks out about caring for her husband through early-onset dementia. Her new book 'Letters for Brian' offers raw insights for carers.
Chris Hemsworth shares a poignant family holiday in Fiji, driven by his father's early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis. The actor details his mission to preserve memories in a new documentary. Read the full story.
A Townsville man has been sentenced in the Magistrates Court for supplying drugs within a correctional facility. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Private equity specialist Neil MacDonald will lead the $7bn Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility as its new CEO from 2026, focusing on jobs and economic growth. Read more.
New Curtin University research reveals your Australian suburb can influence your weight. Discover the environmental factors at play and what it means for public health policy.
Darrell Charles Clarke was arrested at a Stuart waste facility after fleeing police. The 39-year-old faces multiple charges including dangerous driving. Read the full story.
Two inmates were hospitalised following a reported stabbing at Western Plains Correctional Centre in Geelong. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
Wests Group unveils a $6.7 million high-performance netball facility in Mayfield, strengthening Newcastle's bid for a 2027 Super Netball franchise and boosting local sport.
Port Stephens Council launches a last-minute bid to host the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre as Newcastle faces community opposition. Could this resolve the stadium standoff?
Curtin University research reveals migrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence face severe financial abuse and systemic barriers to support services in Western Australia.
Chris Hemsworth embarks on emotional Australian road trip with father Craig after Alzheimer's diagnosis. New documentary explores reminiscence therapy and family bonds. Watch now.
Chaos at Banksia Hill Detention Centre as multiple detainees scale roof, throwing projectiles at guards. Police respond to major security incident at Perth juvenile facility.
Developers confirm Tuggeranong will host Canberra's new twin-sheet ice facility despite sustainability concerns. Project may reduce seating capacity as costs exceed $50 million.
An 87-year-old man was pepper-sprayed by police after threatening staff with a metal ornament at a Sydney aged care facility. The incident has sparked an official review.
City of Joondalup seeks approval for new $19 million beachfront venue at Sorrento Beach, featuring restaurant, cafe, and community facilities. Read about the exciting development plans.
A $6.5 million wakeboarding park in Geelong gets council approval after resolving aviation safety concerns. The facility promises jobs and tourism benefits for the region.
Developers behind Canberra's delayed twin-sheet ice rink hit back at criticism and propose Commonwealth Park and Majura Park as alternative locations to Tuggeranong.
Frustration mounts as Tuggeranong's promised twin-sheet ice sports centre remains unbuilt three years after government approval. Local MLAs and community launch petition to break the freeze.