Teen in hospital after Geelong Aquatic Centre incident
A teenage boy remains hospitalised after a serious incident at Geelong Aquatic Centre. Emergency services responded to reports of a drowning at the popular swimming facility.
Category : Health
100 Domestic Violence Assaults Daily: Police Data Reveals
Shocking new figures reveal Australian police respond to nearly 100 family and domestic violence assaults daily. Learn about the crisis and what's being done.
Minister ignores deadly mould probe in cancer ward
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park ignores calls to investigate deadly mould in Calvary Mater's cancer ward, withheld by Honeywell for six months. Demand accountability now.
Tooth decay hospitalises 1300+ Hunter children yearly
Alarming rise in child tooth decay hospitalisations in Hunter New England. Free dental checks go unused as experts urge parents to act on preventable health crisis.
Wollongong's world-first MND treatment breakthrough
University of Wollongong scientists unveil world-first motor neurone disease treatment tool, fulfilling Professor Justin Yerbury's vision. This breakthrough could transform MND care globally.
Urgent pool fence check urged after child drownings report
A Royal Life Saving Australia report reveals 183 children under four have drowned in a decade. With summer approaching, parents are urged to check pool fences and maintain constant supervision.
WA flu warning for travellers amid late-season surge
West Australians heading north are urged to get a flu shot as an unusual late-season surge of influenza A H3N2 hits WA. Expert advice inside.
1800+ sign petition to end cancer care postcode lottery
Over 1800 people petition to end the 'postcode lottery' in Perth's cancer care, demanding subsidised radiation therapy for eastern suburbs and Hills patients facing gruelling travel.
Woman and child drown in Melbourne creek rescue attempt
A woman and child have drowned in Dandenong Creek after a rescue attempt turned tragic. Emergency services performed CPR but were unable to revive them.
Baskerville Rubbish Truck Crash Traps Driver
Emergency services rush to Weir Road in Baskerville after a rubbish truck rolls over, trapping 57-year-old driver Caleb Runciman. Rescue operation underway.
Man airlifted from K'gari after sand dune fall
A young man suffered potential spinal injuries after a terrifying fall on K'gari (Fraser Island). LifeFlight responded to the emergency. Discover the risks of this iconic location.
Woman fighting for life after Cairns pedestrian accident
A woman is fighting for life after being struck by a car in Cairns' northern suburbs. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Pease Street, Manunda.
Boy drowns in Kialla swimming pool tragedy
A young boy has tragically drowned in a swimming pool in Kialla, Victoria. Emergency services responded but were unable to save the child. Learn about water safety.
Charging e-scooter fire destroys Cloverdale home
Three people hospitalised after lithium-ion battery fire from charging e-scooter guts Cloverdale unit. Emergency services responded to Belmont Avenue blaze early Monday morning.
Perth's plant-based pill offers new period pain relief
A Perth-developed plant-based medication, Khapregesic, shows 136% pain reduction in a clinical trial, offering new hope for women with menstrual discomfort and PMS.
Coffee Lowers Heart Risk: Groundbreaking Aussie Research
Australian research reveals drinking coffee reduces atrial fibrillation risk by 25%. Discover how your daily brew protects your heart health. Learn more!
Cook's $4.7b Hospital Boost for WA Healthcare
WA Premier Roger Cook announces massive hospital construction program with $1.5b redirected from convention centre to healthcare facilities. Discover how this will transform healthcare.
Dog saves owner after internal decapitation in Cessnock
Stephen Bowskill survived internal decapitation after a tree accident on his isolated NSW property. His dog Callie alerted help, leading to a miraculous recovery with no permanent effects.
Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
Multiple brands of alfalfa sprouts recalled nationally from Woolworths and Coles due to salmonella contamination. Check your products and know the symptoms.
Woman's lucky escape after Logan train crash
A woman in her 40s survived with minor injuries after her car was hit by a train in Logan. The crash caused major delays for hundreds of passengers. Read the full story.
ACT reverses IVF laws that halted donor supply
The ACT government plans to amend controversial IVF laws that stopped donor egg and sperm access, impacting hundreds seeking fertility treatment in Canberra.
Critical Crash on Brand Highway Closes Road
A man is in a critical condition after his car collided with a tree on Brand Highway. Emergency services, including the RAC helicopter, responded to the scene.
AI Transforms IVF Amid Australian Birth Rate Crisis
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising fertility treatment in Australia, making IVF more successful and accessible as the nation confronts record low birth rates. Discover how AI is changing the future of family creation.
Car crashes into Perth shopping centre, pedestrian hurt
A pedestrian was seriously injured after a car crashed into North Beach Shopping Centre in Perth's northern suburbs. Emergency services responded to the incident on Tuesday afternoon.
Nationwide Alfalfa Sprouts Recall Over Salmonella
Australians warned not to eat recalled alfalfa sprouts after Salmonella outbreak. Check your fridge for affected products sold at Coles, Woolworths. Stay safe.
Atherton maternity services face critical resource shortage
Maternity advocacy group calls for urgent resources in Atherton as services struggle with growing demand. Join the fight for better regional healthcare access.
Cape York Mayor Demands Birthing Services Timeline
Cape York's mayor demands immediate action on long-promised birthing services as Indigenous mothers face dangerous 800km journeys to give birth. Urgent timeline needed.
New Free Kids Respiratory Clinic Opens in Perth
Respiratory Care WA launches a free, bulk-billed clinic for children under six to tackle rising asthma cases and complex diagnoses. Get help for your child's breathing issues today.
Singleton boy Sully, 4, fights rare cancer at Westmead
Four-year-old Sullivan Hurn from Singleton faces his biggest challenge yet as he enters Westmead Children's Hospital for aggressive cancer treatment. Read his inspiring story of courage.
Coroner: Miner drowned at Great Ocean Road
Queensland coal miner Andrew Mallett tragically drowned while swimming at Great Ocean Road. Coroner's findings reveal important water safety lessons. Read the full story.
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