A spike in vandalism and illegal camping at Port Kennedy Scientific Park is endangering the 700ha coastal reserve. Authorities are urging the community to report illegal activity to protect the site.
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 violent altercation at a Rockingham shopping centre led to three arrests after a man allegedly brandished a knife. Police responded swiftly to the public disturbance.
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.
Two Mandurah doctors, Professor Frank Jones and Dr Alex Ashenden, receive top RACGP awards. They discuss GP challenges, Medicare rebates, and why funding should go to existing practices, not urgent care clinics. Read their inspiring stories.
A Mandurah family welcomed WA's first baby of 2026 at Peel Health Campus. Meanwhile, Rockingham General Hospital recorded its busiest festive season for births. Discover the top baby names in WA.
Noah and Isla are Western Australia's most popular baby names for 2025, as traditional choices hold strong. Discover the regional favourites and surprising shifts in the official list.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ACT's Auditor-General warns urgent action is needed to fix the territory's budget, with annual interest payments set to hit $1 billion. Read the full report on the fiscal crisis.
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 43-year-old Bertram man faces court accused of lighting three bushfires near Rockingham. Police allege the fires were deliberately lit, endangering the community.
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.
New data shows Harper and Isla are among the most popular baby names in the Hunter region. Discover the top picks for boys and girls in your local government area.
Lieutenant General Scott Winter of the Australian Army has been appointed Deputy Commander of the United Nations Command. This key role strengthens Australia's commitment to global security.
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.
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.
Communications Minister Anika Wells defends her $120,000 New York trip to promote Australia's under-16s social media ban, delayed due to the Optus triple-zero failure. Full cost breakdown revealed.
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.
Parking revenue at Hunter New England health facilities jumped to over $6 million last financial year. The NSW Opposition criticises the increase as a 'cash grab' on patients and staff.