A veteran volunteer firefighter warns dangerously high fuel loads, including combustible African lovegrass, surrounding North Canberra Hospital pose a severe bushfire threat. Authorities say mitigation work is planned.
Residents in Dandaragan and Yathroo are under a Watch and Act alert for a dangerous bushfire. DFES warns of a possible threat to lives and homes. Get the latest advice and updates.
A 19-year-old man has been charged over a bushfire that ignited in Kalamunda on New Year's Day, threatening homes and lives. The fire burnt 25 hectares of bushland. Read the latest.
A bushfire threatening lives and homes in Perth's Kalamunda and Maida Vale areas has triggered an Emergency Warning. Residents must act immediately. An evacuation centre is open in High Wycombe.
A severe bushfire near Perth has triggered an emergency warning for residents in Maida Vale, Forrestfield and Kalamunda. Authorities urge immediate action. Stay informed.
An out-of-control bushfire is threatening homes in Carramar, north of Perth. Evacuation orders are in place. Residents must monitor conditions and follow official advice.
A dangerous bushfire threatens lives and homes in WA's Harvey Shire. Residents in Wellesley, Parkfield, Benger, and Wokalup must leave now if safe. Latest emergency advice and evacuation routes.
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.
A major bushfire near Warnbro station has forced the closure of the Mandurah train line and key roads. Over 100 firefighters are battling the out-of-control blaze, with residents warned of ember attacks. Read the latest updates and safety advice.
Staff shortages have forced a temporary halt to cardiology trainee rotations at North Canberra Hospital. The hospital retains its accreditation until 2027, with services continuing as normal. Read the latest.
A fast-moving bushfire near Safety Bay Road has prompted an urgent 'prepare to leave' warning for parts of Cooloongup, Safety Bay, Waikiki, and Warnbro. Residents are urged to act immediately.
A bus and car collision in Sydney's North Ryde sent the bus careering into a medical centre. Three people were hospitalised and dozens evacuated. Investigations are ongoing.
Exclusive: Hundreds of vulnerable children in NSW out-of-home care face an unstable new year as systemic failures, high-risk placements and a lack of caseworker contact are revealed. Read the full investigation.
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.
A fast-moving bushfire sparked by a vehicle fire is threatening lives and homes near Bunbury. Residents in the emergency zone are told it is too late to leave and must shelter immediately.
A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer was hospitalised after a stick lodged near his eye while fighting the Hollydeen blaze. He has since been released after surgery.
Analysis reveals why PM Albanese resists a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction massacre. Explore the political dangers and calls for action. Read the full story.
Parts of Queensland face a major flood threat as a multi-day rain event is set to worsen from Friday. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of possible protracted flooding across northern regions.
A dangerous bushfire is threatening towns southeast of Perth. Residents in Bannister, Ranford, and Boddington are urged to flee immediately. An evacuation centre is open in Williams.
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.
A bushfire emergency warning is in place for parts of the Shire of Gingin, north of Perth, with residents told to leave immediately. The fire has burnt 150 hectares amid scorching 41.4C heat.
Residents in parts of the Shire of Gingin have been ordered to evacuate immediately as a dangerous bushfire threatens homes. The blaze has burnt 150 hectares amid scorching 41.4C heat. Read the latest emergency updates.
A major bushfire is threatening the Boddington gold mine and town south-east of Perth. An Emergency Warning is in place. It is too late to leave. Read the latest updates and survival advice.
Zolile Ganya-Jones arrived at 4am on December 25, becoming the first baby born on Christmas Day at Canberra Women's and Children's Hospital. New parents Juanita Ganya and Hugo Jones share their festive joy.
An out-of-control bushfire near Boddington Gold Mine has triggered an Emergency Warning. Over 300 hectares burnt. Residents and workers urged to leave immediately. Latest updates and safety advice.
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.
Kevin Steele, a high-risk domestic violence offender, was fined $1000 after claiming he accidentally entered a prohibited area in Waikiki. Magistrate Leanne Atkins called it a difficult sentencing exercise.
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.
WA's environmental regulator says dust from the Greenbushes lithium mine still poses a high risk. New suppression measures ordered as community pressure mounts.
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.