Seven in hospital after chaotic New Year's incidents
A series of dangerous incidents across Queensland, including a snake bite and vehicle crashes, left seven people in hospital during New Year's celebrations. Read the full details.
A series of dangerous incidents across Queensland, including a snake bite and vehicle crashes, left seven people in hospital during New Year's celebrations. Read the full details.
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A Shoalhaven hiker survived an eastern brown snake bite thanks to quick first aid. Local snake catchers report a bumper season for the deadly reptiles. Learn the vital steps to stay safe.
A coastal carpet python native to Queensland was found on the NSW Central Coast after an eight-hour car journey. Experts warn of snakes in vehicles as temperatures rise.
Plans for the old Bulli Hospital site redevelopment have been revised, with Landcom proposing a two-stage subdivision due to complexities along the southern boundary. Read the latest.
A South Coast woman has been discharged from Wollongong Hospital after being bitten twice by a large brown snake. She publicly thanked the emergency crews and locals who saved her life.
A national audit reveals thousands of hospital deaths were caused by human error and poor decision-making. Experts call for urgent training overhaul and better systems. Read the full report.
Ambulance ramping crisis worsens at Townsville University Hospital, with a record four-hour handover delay revealed. New data shows system under severe strain. Read the full report.
A Throsby resident found a venomous tiger snake in his garage on Christmas Eve. Expert Gavin Smith safely removed the uncommon urban visitor, highlighting snake safety and respect.
Staff at Townsville University Hospital have transformed the children's ward into a winter wonderland, bringing festive joy to young patients and their families this holiday season.
A major expansion for St John of God Subiaco Hospital has been approved, adding a vital radiation oncology service. The new facility will save patients time and centralise cancer care in Perth.
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.
A Sydney reptile catcher faced a 'one in a million' scenario when an Eastern Brown Snake became trapped in a woman's shoe loop. Read the incredible rescue story.
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The WA government confirms an extra $1.9 billion in health funding, including $7.6m to fix ageing cardiac labs at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Read the full budget update.
A timeline for the new Cairns Hospital helipad has been announced, while the masterplan for the critical surgical centre is still in development. Get the latest updates on this vital health infrastructure.
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.
A $50 million investment will establish a new Cairns Hospital Integrated Cancer Centre, boosting regional care and tackling the Far North's high cancer rates. Learn about the life-saving upgrade.
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.
A man is in a life-threatening condition after a violent altercation in Brisbane's north. Police say the two men involved were known to each other. Read the latest details.
A 34-year-old man has been charged after an alleged assault outside a Hurstville hotel left a 49-year-old man fighting for his life. The victim remains in an induced coma.
Two truck drivers are in a serious condition after a crash on the New England Highway near Singleton. Police are investigating and appealing for dash-cam footage.
A Townsville sex offender with a history of violent assaults has been ordered to a mental health hospital under a supervision order. Read the full court details.
Dozens of elderly patients in Townsville are stranded in a medical ward, unable to be discharged due to a severe shortage of aged care beds. Their plight highlights a growing national crisis.
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Newcastle residents face hours-long ambulance waits despite new stations, as paramedics queue at overcrowded hospitals. Readers demand state action on health funding and staffing.
A wet spring and rising summer heat have snakes, including red-bellied blacks and eastern browns, active and hungry across Newcastle. Expert catcher Bronte Hillen shares safety tips and recent encounters.
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.
Peter Scammell has been charged with murder five years after the death of his partner, nurse Katrina Hawker. A coronial inquest found her overdose death 'suspicious'. Read the chilling details.
Data reveals median wait for colonoscopy at John Hunter Hospital is 34 days, exceeding clinical guidelines. Bowel Cancer Australia warns delays risk early detection and increase patient anxiety.