New report reveals how heatwaves and extreme weather events are overwhelming Australia's health services, driving up emergency admissions and costs. Learn the urgent call for climate-resilient healthcare.
Discover how artificial intelligence and bulk-billed telehealth are transforming Australian healthcare, improving access and efficiency for patients nationwide. Learn about the latest innovations.
Clinicians at a new Adelaide mental health unit refused to admit more patients due to unsafe staffing levels, forcing SafeWork intervention. Read 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.
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.
More than 100 Geelong residents have lodged formal complaints against doctors and other health practitioners. Discover the leading issues and what authorities are doing.
A senior judge reveals a surge in children being sent to detention in Queensland, blaming a critical lack of consequential thinking. Explore the crisis inside our courts.
Dr Andrew Miller recounts the pivotal moment a disastrous shave before a hospital night shift made him realise he was not destined to be a surgeon. Discover the full moon epiphany.
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.
Queensland has extended its ban on puberty blockers for under-18s until 2031, citing unproven long-term effects. The move impacts over 400 young people on waiting lists.
The Albanese government eyes Newcastle for new publicly-funded bulk-billing GP clinics to combat rising gap fees. Will this market shake-up improve healthcare access?
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.
WA Health Minister confirms no interim targets for GP clinics joining Labor's bulk billing incentive. The $3.5bn tripling aims to lift rates, but sign-up numbers remain unclear. Read the latest.
The NSW government has secured a site for a new ambulance station at North Rothbury, part of five promised for the Hunter region to address chronic need. Paramedics welcome the move but say it's a decade overdue.
A new report reveals Australians now prioritise digital access and convenience in healthcare. Discover the key trends reshaping service delivery across the nation.
The Australian Tropical Centre for Cancer Genomics faces closure without $75 million federal funding. Learn how this impacts Far North Queensland's cancer care and research.
Discover how a pioneering Indigenous nurse transformed healthcare in North Queensland. Her inspiring journey continues to impact communities today.
Australian healthcare workers join climate protests, citing fossil fuels as the century's greatest health threat. They demand government action to protect community wellbeing.
Cairns Hospital's critical helipad requires immediate $1.5 million upgrade as emergency services face dangerous landing conditions. Lives at risk without urgent action.
Cairns Hospital faces a $5.3 million blowout in patient travel subsidies, with disruptive groups drinking near the facility creating major access issues. Learn how this impacts healthcare delivery.
Western Australian patients now have access to a revolutionary blood test that detects liver cancer earlier, potentially saving countless lives across the state.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli demands transparency on health service amalgamation. Learn how this affects Cairns and regional healthcare delivery across the state.
North Queensland celebrates record $4.3M fundraiser securing life-saving surgical robot technology. This groundbreaking achievement will transform regional healthcare access.
Geelong paramedics face burnout as flawed dispatch system sends them to minor cases like paper cuts while genuine emergencies wait. Read about the crisis affecting our emergency services.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers blocks US firm's takeover of South Australian pharmaceutical company, citing national interest in healthcare security. Read the full details.
Frustrated Geelong Healthscope nurses and midwives walk off the job demanding better pay and conditions. The 24-hour strike highlights healthcare workforce challenges.
Royal Perth Hospital's major redevelopment faces significant delays, with only 60 new emergency bays set to open in 2028. Learn about the impact on WA healthcare.
State leaders demand transparency as PM Albanese conducts hospital funding negotiations behind closed doors. Emergency meeting called amid healthcare crisis concerns.
Western Australia's public hospitals face critical funding shortages due to flawed federal-state agreements. Experts demand immediate reform to protect healthcare services.
Australia's regional healthcare crisis sees life expectancy gaps of 7 years. Discover how universities and government can collaborate to train local doctors for regional communities.