Teen stable after suspected shark bite at Perth beach
A teenage boy is in a stable condition at Joondalup Hospital after a suspected shark incident at Catalina Beach in Mindarie. Authorities are investigating.
A teenage boy is in a stable condition at Joondalup Hospital after a suspected shark incident at Catalina Beach in Mindarie. Authorities are investigating.
Plans for the old Bulli Hospital site redevelopment have been revised, with Landcom proposing a two-stage subdivision due to complexities along the southern boundary. Read the latest.
Adrian Beau Cardinal, a Perth massage therapist, faces court accused of indecent assault. The alleged incident occurred during a professional session in May 2023. Read the full details.
A national audit reveals thousands of hospital deaths were caused by human error and poor decision-making. Experts call for urgent training overhaul and better systems. Read the full report.
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.
Staff at Townsville University Hospital have transformed the children's ward into a winter wonderland, bringing festive joy to young patients and their families this holiday season.
A major expansion for St John of God Subiaco Hospital has been approved, adding a vital radiation oncology service. The new facility will save patients time and centralise cancer care in Perth.
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.
The WA government confirms an extra $1.9 billion in health funding, including $7.6m to fix ageing cardiac labs at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Read the full budget update.
The City of Wanneroo has abandoned its controversial $21.2 million Scenic Park sports hub proposal following strong community opposition. Read about the council's decision and future plans.
A timeline for the new Cairns Hospital helipad has been announced, while the masterplan for the critical surgical centre is still in development. Get the latest updates on this vital health infrastructure.
Exclusive first look at the $100 million Townsville University Hospital expansion. See the new critical care tower and how it will transform healthcare for North Queensland. Read the full story.
A 34-year-old man has been charged after an alleged assault outside a Hurstville hotel left a 49-year-old man fighting for his life. The victim remains in an induced coma.
Two truck drivers are in a serious condition after a crash on the New England Highway near Singleton. Police are investigating and appealing for dash-cam footage.
A Townsville sex offender with a history of violent assaults has been ordered to a mental health hospital under a supervision order. Read the full court details.
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.
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 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital sleep scientist has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for accessing intimate footage of female patients. Judge condemns hospital's filming practices. Read the full story.
Peter Scammell has been charged with murder five years after the death of his partner, nurse Katrina Hawker. A coronial inquest found her overdose death 'suspicious'. Read the chilling details.
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.
Townsville's miracle twins, who fought for life at just 23 weeks, make an emotional return to thank the hospital staff who saved them. Read their incredible survival story.
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.
Residents of Maitland can now share ideas for the future of the former Maitland Hospital site. Public consultation is open until March 1, 2026, to decide on community uses for the heritage-listed location.
A teenage girl has been taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle near a Zambrero restaurant in Myaree. Read the latest on the incident.
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.
An 18-year-old woman is fighting for life after an alleged sexual assault at a Casula park. A 27-year-old man has been charged and refused bail. Police urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
A trainee surgeon in Melbourne is now facing 908 charges for allegedly secretly filming colleagues in hospital toilets. Police allege thousands of intimate images were recorded. If you have information, contact Crime Stoppers.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing on Union Street, Cooks Hill. She was treated for an arm injury and taken to John Hunter Hospital.
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.
A woman has died and an infant is in a stable condition after a car left the Hume Highway and hit a tree near Gundagai. The child was airlifted to Canberra Hospital.