Meet Denis Milicevic, the Canberra Hospital wardsperson who walks up to 24km daily, uses humour to calm patients, and reveals the story behind his tattoos. Discover the vital, often unseen work of wardies.
The fallout from rogue Perth dentist David Hurst's death widens, with 156 patients now identified as creditors owed millions. Victims face defective work and financial ruin. Read the latest.
Exclusive: WA dental patients have faced substandard safety for two decades as governments failed to enforce sedation laws. Experts warn of a dangerous regulatory vacuum. Read the full investigation.
Western Australia embarks on a $1.2 billion health system transformation. Discover how the new model aims to cut wait times and deliver world-class care for all West Australians.
A 14-month-old boy battling cancer suffered a broken back and ruptured bowel in a Christmas Eve car crash near Maitland. His family's life is now a 'living hell' as they fight for his recovery.
New Australian research reveals patients with chronic pain or mental health conditions are more likely to be seen as 'difficult' by GPs, potentially impacting care quality. Read the full findings.
Amanda Young's chronic back pain was dismissed by Townsville Hospital staff. A year later, surgery revealed severe bone spurs, but she says delayed care caused permanent nerve damage. Her story raises urgent questions about patient advocacy and pain manag
A Townsville widow is fighting for answers after her husband, a dementia patient, died following an incident with another patient in a North Queensland hospital ward. Read the full investigation.
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 landmark legal case in Australia sees doctors accused of withholding care. Explore the ethical and legal implications for patient rights and medical practice.
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.
Canberra's housing shortage is forcing patients to languish in expensive hospital beds or be discharged into motels, straining the health system and leaving vulnerable people without support. Read the full investigation.
A Hunter woman received a positive bowel screening result five months late, leading to a stage two cancer diagnosis. Experts clarify GP responsibility for follow-up.
A man who escaped from a Cairns forensic facility has faced court, charged with assaulting family members while on the run. Read the latest on this disturbing case.
Police in Cairns have arrested one man and continue a major search for a 'very dangerous' patient who escaped a mental health facility. Full details on the ongoing operation.
A major police operation is underway in Cairns after a dangerous patient scaled the hospital walls and escaped. Authorities warn the public not to approach the two men involved.
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.
Baby Mana, born at just 21 weeks, has made medical history and is finally home in Townsville for her first Christmas. Read her incredible survival story.
A former police officer and Canberra residents call for community support as Salvation Army research reveals one in five Australian parents fear their children will miss out on Christmas presents due to financial stress.
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.
Goodwin Aged Care Services is launching two major retirement villages in Downer and Monash, offering modern, adaptable living for Canberra seniors. Discover the new standard for ageing in place.
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital scientist Stuart James King receives additional four-month sentence for stalking and indecent acts. Read the shocking details of his crimes.
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.
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.
Catholic Care Victoria has submitted plans for a new 30-unit social housing development in Bannockburn. The project aims to address the critical shortage of affordable homes in the Golden Plains region.
Find your new best friend! The Townsville Animal Care & Adoption Centre has slashed puppy adoption fees to just $99 for a limited time to clear kennels. Act now and give a dog a loving home.
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.