Discover Newcastle and Lake Macquarie's jam-packed school holiday program. From Dungeons & Dragons campaigns to the Model Newcastle Regatta, find fun for all ages. Plan your family adventure now!
Bowel cancer diagnoses in Australians under 50 have surged by 41% in two decades, with the nation now having the world's highest rate for 25-49 year olds. Experts probe diet, gut bacteria, and screening gaps.
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.
Townsville's Mark 'Thommo' Thompson, a cancer survivor, has raised over $50,000 for research by completing the epic Mystery Box Rally. His story inspires community support for vital cancer research. Read his incredible journey.
Australian food regulators urge manufacturers to stop using nitrites and nitrates unnecessarily due to a possible cancer link. Learn which foods are affected and how to reduce your risk.
Townsville's vibrant Chicks in Pink fun run is back on July 28th, uniting the community to raise crucial funds for breast cancer research and support services. Join the sea of pink!
English football icon Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer. The sad news follows the death of his former international teammate Martin Chivers. Get the full story.
A landmark legal case in Australia sees doctors accused of withholding care. Explore the ethical and legal implications for patient rights and medical practice.
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.
Former Geelong footballer Damien Christensen opens up about his diagnosis of a rare appendix cancer and his ongoing recovery. Read his powerful story of resilience.
Channel 7's Lynette Bolton, wife of Swans legend Jude Bolton, shares her shock diagnosis and treatment journey with triple-negative breast cancer. Read her inspiring story of resilience.
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.
A Hunter woman received a positive bowel screening result five months late, leading to a stage two cancer diagnosis. Experts clarify GP responsibility for follow-up.
A Hunter hospital has indefinitely closed its haematology ward after dangerous mould was found in air conditioning ducts. Cancer patients are being moved as a class action is prepared. Read the full investigation.
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.
A Townsville father with terminal cancer vows to fight on after a promising clinical trial fails to deliver a cure. His story highlights the urgent need for new treatment options.
Police in Cairns have arrested one man and continue a major search for a 'very dangerous' patient who escaped a mental health facility. Full details on the ongoing operation.
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.
The Turner family from Perth faces an unimaginable crisis after father Mick and 13-year-old daughter Maddie were both diagnosed with cancer in the same week. Read their heartbreaking story and how the community is rallying to help.
Conflicting statements from top NSW Health officials over deadly Aspergillus mould in a Newcastle cancer ward. Patients call it a 'disgrace' as a class action is prepared. Read the full investigation.
A Perth family's world shattered when their daughter's lingering foot pain was finally diagnosed as bone cancer. Days later, her father received his own devastating diagnosis. Read their heartbreaking story.
Four-year-old Tom from Gawler, battling leukaemia, shares his favourite cookie recipe to support the Camp Quality Christmas Appeal. Discover how his resilience and baking bring joy.
Federal Liberal MP Dr Katie Allen has died at age 53 following a private battle with cancer. The former paediatrician and Higgins representative is mourned by colleagues and constituents.
A major police operation is underway in Cairns after a dangerous patient scaled the hospital walls and escaped. Authorities warn the public not to approach the two men involved.
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.
Hollywood star George Clooney mourns the loss of his sister, Adelia 'Ada' Zeidler, who passed away at 65 after a courageous battle with cancer. Read the family's emotional tribute.
English cricket great Michael Vaughan has shared the heartbreaking news of his father Graham's death from cancer. Vaughan rushed home from Ashes duties in Australia to be with him. Read the emotional tribute.
A retired Newcastle firefighter diagnosed with bladder cancer after PFAS exposure demands action. As health authorities debate risks, new studies reveal growing concerns over 'forever chemicals'.
Melbourne researchers discover the TAK1 gene shields cancer cells from immune attack. The breakthrough, published in Cell Reports, could lead to more effective immunotherapy drugs for melanoma and other cancers.
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital scientist Stuart James King receives additional four-month sentence for stalking and indecent acts. Read the shocking details of his crimes.