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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.
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.
A Canberra resident criticises a UNSW report advocating 30km/h speed limits, demanding hard data on accident reduction. Plus, letters on gambling ads, defence procurement, and more.
First home buyers are dominating Western Australia's regional property markets, pushing median prices up by over 2.3% in a single quarter. Discover which towns are leading the surge.
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?
Newcastle Jets coach Mark Milligan and former Socceroo Andrew Redmayne call for an end to division in Australian soccer, as a damning PFA report reveals player dissatisfaction. Read the full story.
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.
Investigators reveal two aircraft were visible to each other before a tragic collision near The Oaks that claimed three lives. Read the latest findings from the ATSB interim report.
The Albanese government has rejected crucial recommendations from a damning report on political patronage, choosing a weak framework over legislation to curb 'jobs for mates' culture. Read why trust in politicians remains so low.
A 51-year-old relief teacher in Adelaide has been charged with child sexual offences, prompting letters to parents from multiple schools. The man is on bail and due in court next year.
A bizarre hoax call in Grovedale sparked a major emergency response, wasting critical police and ambulance resources. Authorities are urging the public to report responsibly.
A new report reveals systemic 'jobs for mates' appointments in the Australian public service, sparking calls for urgent reform. Read the full investigation.
A new JLL report forecasts WA's economic lead over other states will narrow as resource demand moderates, but defence, critical minerals and a tight industrial market will drive commercial property. Read the full analysis.
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.
The Albanese government has finally published the Briggs report into public board appointments, which criticises 'patronage and nepotism'. Discover the findings and the government's new framework.
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.
Australians remain the world's biggest gambling losers as political inaction allows saturation advertising to target youth. Will Parliament finally act on the Murphy report recommendations?
Discover how Finland's connection to nature and cultural concept of sisu have made it the world's happiest country for eight consecutive years. Learn their secrets to contentment.
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.
A Charlestown man allegedly fabricated a dog attack story, prompting a community fundraiser. CCTV evidence contradicts his claims as the case returns to court in December.
Comprehensive midseason analysis of Sunshine Coast Cricket's First Grade competition. See which teams are excelling and who needs improvement in the 2025/26 season.
Alanah Gail Smithwick appears in court with arm cast as case adjourned for psychiatric assessment. The 28-year-old faces murder charges over her infant's death.
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.
New national report reveals Australian teenagers are experiencing unprecedented anxiety levels and future fears. Discover the key findings and urgent recommendations.