AI eases pressure on Australia's healthcare system
Discover how artificial intelligence and bulk-billed telehealth are transforming Australian healthcare, improving access and efficiency for patients nationwide. Learn about the latest innovations.
Discover how artificial intelligence and bulk-billed telehealth are transforming Australian healthcare, improving access and efficiency for patients nationwide. Learn about the latest innovations.
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.
Vulnerable Australian teens report increased distress and isolation following the under-16s social media ban, with Kids Helpline receiving nearly 100 related contacts. Experts and parents grapple with the consequences.
The WA Government unveils a $100 million low-interest loan scheme to help aged care providers build new beds and upgrade facilities. Learn how this initiative tackles the critical shortage.
A critical shortage of veterinary services is leaving hundreds of thousands of Australians and their pets in the lurch. Discover the regions most affected and what's being done.
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.
From a 1999 cold case to a fatal teen crash, Canberra's Supreme Court braces for a year of high-stakes trials. Get the full list of cases set to dominate the legal landscape.
Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in a stable condition after being diagnosed with meningitis. Get the latest on his health scare and recovery journey.
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.
A petition with over 8,000 signatures calls for urgent reform of the Queensland Health Travel Scheme, citing unfair costs for regional and rural health workers. Advocates demand change.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay walked his daughter Holly down the aisle to marry Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty. The lavish Bath Abbey ceremony saw a notable absence from the groom's family. Read more.
As loneliness peaks for seniors during the holidays, experts from Warrigal and a clinical psychologist share simple, powerful gestures to make a real difference in your community.
Suzanne Lupica, charged with murdering a Port Kennedy aged care resident, has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. The WA Supreme Court heard chilling details of the alleged attack. Read the full story.
Western Australia's annual gift drive hits a major milestone, delivering festive cheer and 500 Scitech passes to children and young people in out-of-home care. Discover how the community rallied.
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.
A new bulk-billing Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has opened in Phillip, just 2km from Canberra Hospital, aiming to reduce non-urgent ED presentations and provide free, accessible care seven days a week.
Many Australians distrust the voluntary Health Star Rating on food packaging, as the government considers making it mandatory. Learn why the system is confusing shoppers.
Learn how to strategically combine Medicare and private health insurance to reduce your out-of-pocket costs for glasses, contact lenses, and eye care in Australia.
Cairns Hospital's surgical capacity is under immense strain. A new surgical centre is urgently needed to serve the growing Far North Queensland population. Read why this is a critical priority.
A South Australian lung transplant centre celebrates saving 300 lives. Its founder shares in patient joys, from weddings to births, marking profound community impact.
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 festive gift wrap fundraiser at Cairns Central is raising vital funds to upgrade the Special Care Nursery at Cairns Hospital, providing crucial support for premature and sick newborns and their families.
New data shows a devastating pattern of suicide in Townsville, with men diagnosed with mental illness at greatest risk. Experts call for urgent, targeted intervention.
A Grattan Institute report reveals stark inequalities in psychosocial support across Australia. Access should be based on need, not location. Read why reform is urgent.
Meet the WA teens behind Zero2Hero, empowering young people with mental health skills to prevent suicide. Discover how their peer-led workshops are creating change.
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.
A landmark 20-year study tracking over 16,000 Australian workers reveals how working from home and commuting differently affect men's and women's mental health. Discover the optimal hybrid model.
Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic urges women to seek scans and advocate for their health after undergoing surgery to remove a large uterine fibroid. Read her powerful message.
SA Health confirms algal bloom is clearing from Adelaide's metropolitan beaches, with no plans for summer closures. Get the latest public health update.
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.