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.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley tore roofs from homes in Lombadina and Djarindjin. While Derby and Broome were spared, remote areas faced 157km/h winds and heavy rain. Read the latest on the clean-up.
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.
Police renew search for a woman missing in remote South Australia. Concerns mount as authorities seek public help to locate her. Follow the latest updates.
A 35-year-old man has died after an alleged stabbing in the remote community of Laramba, 205km west of Alice Springs. Police are investigating and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Australia's biggest KFC operator, Collins Foods, explains the factors driving the fried chicken boom, from menu innovation to economic trends. Discover the secret recipe for success.
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?
Two Chinese nationals discovered in a remote part of Western Australia's Kimberley region are believed to be asylum seekers. Authorities confirm they were found unharmed after a challenging journey.
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.
A 60-year-old woman was rescued in a complex 12-hour operation after falling eight metres into a remote WA cave system. Read about the incredible multi-agency effort.
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.
Police expand search for missing 12-year-old William Callaghan after no trace found at Adelaide railway station. Community urged to come forward with information.
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.
Irish expat Cal McIlwaine reveals how landing a FIFO job in Western Australia's Pilbara helped him earn over $140,000 in under nine months, funding his travels.
Western Australian patients now have access to a revolutionary blood test that detects liver cancer earlier, potentially saving countless lives across the state.
Australian MPs and staff advised to disable Wi-Fi on devices during Chinese official Zhao Leji's Parliament visit. Security measures implemented amid cyber espionage concerns.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli demands transparency on health service amalgamation. Learn how this affects Cairns and regional healthcare delivery across the state.