Cockburn Council Proposes Major Developer Fee Hikes
City of Cockburn considers significant increases to infrastructure contributions for developers, potentially adding thousands to project costs. Learn how this affects local development.
City of Cockburn considers significant increases to infrastructure contributions for developers, potentially adding thousands to project costs. Learn how this affects local development.
South Australia's government reveals a massive $2.3 billion education overhaul focusing on school infrastructure and teacher training. Learn how this investment will transform classrooms.
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.
South Australia's government reveals a massive $2.3 billion education overhaul focusing on infrastructure, teacher training, and student support. Learn how this investment will transform learning outcomes across the state.
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.
Exploring Japan's efficient bullet train system and what Australia can learn as Anthony Albanese revives high-speed rail plans between Sydney and Newcastle.
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.
Premier Roger Cook and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti reveal stunning new images of Perth's $2.175 billion entertainment precinct at Burswood. See the transformation coming to Western Australia.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers blocks US firm's takeover of South Australian pharmaceutical company, citing national interest in healthcare security. Read the full details.
Remote Christmas Island in WA could host Google's $2 billion connectivity hub, transforming the territory into a major digital gateway connecting Australia to Asia.
After three decades of advocacy, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council secures $30 million for a long-awaited cyclone shelter, providing safety for 4,000 residents during extreme weather events.
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.
Morisset is the favoured location for the Lake Macquarie stop on the proposed Newcastle to Sydney High Speed Rail, poised to transform transport and spur major growth in the region.
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.
Canberra's first private emergency department is set to open in March 2026, offering no wait times and fast scans. Learn how this doctor-led project aims to ease pressure on public hospitals.
Newcastle Herald readers share views on poor retail service, a visionary metro plan for the city, and the heated climate change debate. Read their compelling letters.
A section of light casing fell from Boorloo Bridge onto pedestrian walkways, prompting safety concerns. Transport Minister confirms investigation underway. Read latest updates.
Dominique Roth battles rare CTX disease but the life-changing drug costs $500,000 annually. Her story highlights urgent need for PBS reforms to help Australians with rare conditions.
Perth doctors warn Labor's bulk billing plan prioritises quick consultations over quality care. Learn how this impacts healthcare access in Western Australia.
The $42.4 million Atherton Hospital redevelopment reaches its final construction phase, delivering enhanced healthcare services for Far North Queensland communities by mid-2024.
Federal government advances high-speed rail connecting Newcastle to Sydney, promising 90,000 jobs and 40,000 new homes. Transformative infrastructure project set to reshape regional economies.
Vulnerable homeless teenagers are being kept in mental health wards despite being ready for discharge because they have no safe housing. This systemic failure costs millions and harms recovery.
UDIA WA's Infrastructure Summit tackles critical delays in power, water, and roads needed to unlock land for 90,000 new homes. Discover the collaborative solutions.
A top government lawyer has been engaged to review industrial matters amid serious tensions and allegations within Canberra Hospital's cardiology department. Read the latest developments.
Heart of Australia's HEART 7 mobile clinic begins service in remote Western Australia, providing life-saving lung cancer screenings and specialist healthcare to regional communities.