Prisoner Death at Acacia Prison Not Suspicious
A prisoner has died at Acacia Prison in Wooroloo, with authorities confirming the incident is not being treated as suspicious, raising questions about inmate welfare.
Category : Health
Measles Exposure at Fiona Stanley Hospital ED in WA
WA Health warns of measles exposure at Fiona Stanley Hospital emergency department after a confirmed case in a returned traveller from Bali. Multiple exposure sites listed.
Cairns Hospital Adds 560+ Surgeries in 2025-26
Cairns Hospital is set to perform an additional 560 surgeries in the 2025-26 financial year, boosting local healthcare capacity and reducing wait times for patients in the region.
Penis Size Linked to Attractiveness, Fighting Skills: Study
New Australian research suggests larger penis size may signal higher attractiveness and better fighting abilities in evolutionary contexts, sparking scientific debate.
Boy Injured in Horsley Bicycle Accident
A 12-year-old boy was discovered alone and injured on Morson Avenue in Horsley, requiring emergency medical treatment from road retrieval teams and a rescue helicopter.
Hiker Treated for Hypothermia After Darkes Forest Rescue
A man in his 50s was airlifted to safety from Dharawal National Park after becoming lost and suffering mild hypothermia. Emergency services conducted a complex overnight rescue operation.
E-Bike Injuries More Severe, Wollongong Surgeon Says
A Wollongong orthopaedic surgeon reports e-bike crashes cause more complex injuries requiring surgery compared to regular bikes, with calls for regulation and safety measures.
Water Safety Warning and Triple Fatal Shooting in NSW
Victoria Police issue a water safety alert for the Australia Day long weekend amid rising incidents, while a major manhunt is underway in central NSW after three people were shot dead.
Rural Hospital Idle as Ambulance Ramping Crisis Worsens
A rural hospital in South Australia remains unused while the state grapples with a severe ambulance ramping crisis, raising concerns about healthcare resource allocation and patient access.
First Measles Case in WA for 2026 Sparks Perth Alert
Western Australia records its initial measles infection for 2026, linked to a returned traveller from Bali, prompting health alerts across multiple Perth exposure sites.
Tobacco Black Market Booms in Health Minister's Backyard
The tobacco black market is thriving in the Health Minister's own electorate, with critics labelling the situation as embarrassing and a failure of policy enforcement.
Recall Alert: Two Alula Baby Formulas
Sanulac Nutritionals Australia has urgently recalled two Alula infant formula products due to potential contamination with cereulide toxin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhoea.
Ross River Virus Found in Geelong Mosquitoes: Urgent Alert
Health authorities have issued an urgent warning after Ross River virus was detected in mosquitoes in Geelong, urging residents to take precautions against bites.
Canberra Doctors on Patient Care Challenges
Two Canberra Hospital doctors discuss their experiences with diverse patients, long shifts, and emotional cases, highlighting the dedication of medical staff in the capital's healthcare system.
Canberra Hospital Heroes Deserve Our Thanks
After a year of treatment for a major knee injury, a Canberra reporter shares his uplifting experiences with the dedicated medical staff at Canberra Hospital, highlighting their resilience and compassion.
Urgent Care Clinic Imaging Gap Sends Patient to Hospital
A Dapto man's experience reveals Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Illawarra face imaging service limitations, undermining their goal to reduce emergency department pressure.
Minister Hides from Hospital Maggot and Mould Mess
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park avoids addressing serious maintenance failures at Calvary Mater Hospital, where maggots and mould have forced ward closures, sparking calls to end the private partnership.
Australian Scientists Prove Reverse Ageing is Possible
Australian researchers have demonstrated that reverse ageing is achievable through lifestyle interventions. A study shows participants can rewind their biological clock and slow ageing significantly.
Sugar and Fat Could Worsen Lung Disease, Newcastle Study Finds
University of Newcastle researchers secure $1.5 million to investigate how metabolic factors like blood sugar and body fat exacerbate asthma and COPD, aiming to develop new treatments.
Australia Leads Global Menopause-Heart Disease Study
Australian researchers will lead a $15 million international study exploring the critical link between menopause and heart disease, aiming to reshape global prevention guidelines for women's cardiovascular health.
SA GP Charged in Steroid Import Operation After Raid
A 61-year-old South Australian man has been charged after authorities uncovered an alleged steroid importation operation linked to a suburban GP clinic in Woodville. Australian Border Force investigators intercepted multiple packages and raided the premis
Sydney Measles Cases Rise to 11, Urgent Alert
Health authorities in Sydney have issued an urgent measles warning as cases climb to 11. Two new infections include a locally acquired case, prompting alerts for multiple popular locations across the city.
Blacktown Hospital Gets 30 Extra Beds After Investigation
A 7NEWS investigation revealing shocking incidents at Blacktown Hospital has prompted NSW Health to add 30 patient beds by year's end, though critics demand more immediate solutions.
E-Bike Injuries Double: 150+ Kids Hospitalised in NSW
Emergency doctors are calling for urgent action as e-bike injuries among children more than doubled last year in NSW, with over 150 hospitalisations and serious concerns about speed and safety.
Hospital Politics 'Costing Lives' in Canberra Healthcare Crisis
A Canberra couple's cardiac emergency highlights systemic failures in cardiac care, with cardiologists warning hospital politics and bureaucracy are creating dangerous delays and compromising patient safety.
Cardiologists Support Colleagues in Canberra Hospital Dispute
A group of private cardiologists in the ACT has publicly backed colleagues who took Canberra Health Services to the Fair Work Commission, citing systemic failures and deteriorating cardiac care wait times.
Tattoo Popularity Soars, Health Concerns Lurk
Tattoos have become mainstream in Australia, with 30% of adults now inked. However, new research reveals potential health risks from toxic inks, sparking calls for better regulation.
Mater Hospital Operator Blasts NSW Health Over Woes
Calvary Health Care has publicly criticised NSW Health and private operator Novacare over ongoing maintenance failures at Newcastle's Mater hospital, including maggot infestations and dangerous mould.
Calvary Mater Hospital Infrastructure Crisis Puts Patients at Risk
Calvary Health Care expresses grave concern over systemic infrastructure failures at Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital, leading to ward closures and cancelled surgeries. The public-private partnership with NSW Health faces scrutiny as patient safety hangs
Air Pollution Linked to Motor Neurone Disease Risk
New research suggests prolonged exposure to air pollution may increase the risk and accelerate the progression of motor neurone disease, highlighting environmental health concerns.
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