Parking fee revenue at Wollongong Hospital skyrocketed by 80% last financial year, reaching $3.48 million. Discover the reasons behind the surge and what it means for patients, visitors, and staff.
David Parsons, a 26-year-old Indigenous doctor from Stockton, is fighting for recovery after a devastating motorhome crash days after his graduation. His family clings to hope as community support surges.
A cancer ward at Newcastle's Calvary Mater Hospital was kept open for over a year with dangerous mould, prompting calls for an independent public inquiry. Read the full investigation.
A Geelong man has faced court accused of a violent Christmas Day incident at University Hospital Geelong, allegedly assaulting staff and damaging property. Read the full details.
A violent rampage by an alleged intruder at University Hospital Geelong has left staff and patients shaken. Police have charged a man following the disturbing incident. Read the full story.
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.
Wollongong activists condemn US invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of President Maduro, labelling it a war crime. They demand Australia withdraw from AUKUS and scrap plans for a Port Kembla nuclear submarine base.
Meet Diana Griffiths, Cairns' second baby of 2026, born on the auspicious date of 02/01/2026. Discover the heartwarming story of her arrival and the special meaning behind her lucky birthday.
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.
Police have discovered the body of 37-year-old Christopher Bonds in Old Bar bushland, three weeks after he was reported missing. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
A man's body was seen floating in Darwin Harbour near the Larrakeyah Naval Base. Police and rescue teams are searching. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
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 Department of Defence has been convicted and fined $188,000 for failing to manage psychosocial risks, leading to a worker's death at RAAF Base Williamtown. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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.