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.
A landmark legal case in Australia sees doctors accused of withholding care. Explore the ethical and legal implications for patient rights and medical practice.
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.
Experts warn that popular AI-powered educational toys could be recording your family's private conversations. Learn how to protect your household's privacy from these smart devices.
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.
A South Australian lung transplant centre celebrates saving 300 lives. Its founder shares in patient joys, from weddings to births, marking profound community impact.
Peter Joseph Simonsen applies for bail in Townsville Magistrates Court facing child exploitation material and breach of privacy charges. Read the latest on the case.
Exclusive: Scores of WA dentists perform complex surgeries under deep sedation in unlicensed clinics, sparking a government safety review. Discover the risks and the push for new regulations.
A Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital sleep scientist has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for accessing intimate footage of female patients. Judge condemns hospital's filming practices. Read the full story.
A new Australian study reveals millions plan to leave social media rather than verify their age ahead of a major digital policy shift. Discover the impact on Gen Z, business, and privacy.
Unscrupulous providers scraped private data from the My Aged Care website, leading to a barrage of sales calls targeting vulnerable older Australians. Learn how to protect yourself.
Elderly Australians are being bombarded with aggressive sales calls after unscrupulous aged care providers scraped their private data from a government website. Learn how to protect yourself.
A new report reveals Australians now prioritise digital access and convenience in healthcare. Discover the key trends reshaping service delivery across the nation.
A Queensland woman is suing Ramsay Health Care, alleging they covered up botched spinal surgeries. Learn about the legal battle and patient safety concerns.
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.
Department of Parliamentary Services faces inquiry over mass email transfer to external law firm, raising serious staff privacy and parliamentary privilege concerns.
Perth doctor Anita Titus-George had her medical registration cancelled after sharing patient information with her ex-husband. Learn about the serious privacy violations.
A 62-year-old widow seeks advice after her neighbour repeatedly invades her privacy during backyard sunbathing sessions. Expert tips on setting boundaries and alternative solutions.
Discover how free encrypted tunnels like PlanetVPN can secure your connection on public networks. Learn essential digital safety tips for Australians on the move.
A patient at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital caused a sewage pipe burst, flooding the emergency department and forcing patient diversions. Read about the ongoing cleanup.
A Perth phlebotomist has been sentenced to four years in jail for sexually assaulting a patient during a fake PCR test. Read the shocking court details.
After extensive reporting on Western Australia's crumbling hospital system, the state government is taking decisive steps to address critical issues plaguing the healthcare sector.
Will Creevey's prostate cancer journey takes an incredible turn with groundbreaking Enzarad trial success. Discover how this Newcastle father defied the odds and found new hope in Australian medical research.
The Australian government's proposed social media ban for under-16s faces major technical hurdles and privacy concerns. Experts reveal why age verification might create more problems than it solves.
Canberra residents now have access to voluntary assisted dying, marking a historic shift in end-of-life care options in the ACT. Learn about the eligibility criteria and safeguards.
Cairns Post reporter Emma Cam has been honoured as New Journalist of the Year for her groundbreaking investigation into critical healthcare safety concerns affecting Far North Queensland patients.