Public Alerts for Forensic Patients in Far North QLD
Queensland authorities are exploring a public alert system for forensic patients in the Far North. Could this improve community safety? Read the latest.
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Australians stranded on Yemen's Socotra island
A group of Australian tourists are among 600 people trapped on the remote Yemeni island of Socotra after airport closures. DFAT confirms limited consular assistance is being provided. Read more.
Three men rescued from North Queensland floodwaters
Three men were dramatically airlifted to safety after becoming stranded by rising floodwaters near Townsville. The swift rescue highlights the dangers of North Queensland's wet season.
Queenscliff Coast Guard rescues stranded boaters
Volunteer crews from Coast Guard Queenscliff successfully rescued two stranded mariners after their vessel broke down near Point Lonsdale. Read the full story of the dramatic night-time rescue.
Cruise ship passengers stranded after PNG reef grounding
Eighty travellers are back in Australia after their luxury cruise ship ran aground off Papua New Guinea. The Coral Adventurer's 12-day voyage ended abruptly, sparking passenger outrage and an investigation.
Australian cruise ship stranded on PNG reef, recovery underway
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship remains grounded on a reef off Papua New Guinea. All 123 passengers and crew are safe as recovery efforts continue. Read the latest updates.
Cruise ship runs aground off Papua New Guinea coast
An Australian cruise ship with 80 passengers is stranded on a coral reef off Papua New Guinea. All are safe as authorities plan a rescue. Read the latest updates.
New Cairns Hospital Helipad Critical for Saving Lives
Cairns Hospital's new $3.5 million helipad is set to drastically cut transfer times for critical patients, boosting emergency care for the Far North. Read how this upgrade will save lives.
Townsville's elderly stuck in hospital due to aged care crisis
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.
Wedding car crash leaves Melbourne couple stranded
A bride and groom's wedding day was disrupted after their car was involved in a collision in Melbourne's northeast. Emergency services responded to the scene. Read the latest details.
Canberra hospital patients stuck waiting for aged care
ACT Health Minister criticises federal funding as 70 patients remain stranded in Canberra hospitals awaiting aged care placement. Health crisis deepens amid funding dispute.
Townsville Aged Care Patients With Nowhere To Go
Dozens of elderly patients occupy three full hospital wards in Townsville with no aged care placements available. Health crisis deepens as beds remain blocked.
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