Category : Health


Cairns Hospital CEO Explains Land Steps for $1B Expansion

Cairns Hospital CEO Leena Singh outlines the land acquisition process for a major $1 billion expansion, addressing community concerns and detailing strategic steps to enhance healthcare infrastructure in Far North Queensland.

NDIS Denies Custom Wheelchair to Amputee Megan Pascoe

Megan Pascoe, an amputee from Abermain, was denied a custom wheelchair by the NDIS despite an occupational therapist's recommendation. The agency offered funding for hiring a standard wheelchair instead, a decision she calls absurd and lacking common sens

Canberra Surgery Backlog Due to Surgeon Shortage

ACT government reveals elective surgery waiting lists remain high despite record operations, with shortages in orthopaedics, ENT, and vascular surgery driving delays. Emergency department targets also missed as demand surges.

New Mould Found at Calvary Mater Hospital

Additional mould discovered in radiation oncology unit at Calvary Mater Hospital, prompting SafeWork NSW intervention and parliamentary inquiry into management failures.

Perth Woman's Secrets to Living 100 Years Revealed

Elsie Cotton from Perth shares her simple yet powerful formula for reaching 100 years: daily vegetables, fruit, and unwavering positivity. The Samson resident celebrated her milestone birthday surrounded by family.

Geelong Boy's Brain Injury Diagnosis After Headaches

A young boy from Armstrong Creek, Geelong, faces a devastating brain injury diagnosis following a prolonged battle with severe headaches, highlighting the critical need for early medical intervention in such cases.

Police Appeal for Missing Warilla Woman Lyn Arrowsmith

Police in Warilla are searching for 62-year-old Lyn Arrowsmith, who disappeared under concerning circumstances. Authorities describe her disappearance as out of character and urge anyone with information to come forward.

WA Doctor Exodus Hits Record Amid ED Wait Time Crisis

Western Australia faces a severe healthcare crisis with doctor attrition at a six-year high, emergency department wait times ballooning, and patients delaying care due to prohibitive costs, according to a Productivity Commission report.

Grandmother Misses Birth at Toowoomba Hospital

A grandmother was prevented by security from attending her grandson's birth at Toowoomba Base Hospital, causing emotional distress. The hospital has apologised as another mother shares her traumatic experience.

596 Charges in Major Online Child Abuse Case

A 27-year-old Queensland man has been charged with 596 offences in one of Australia's worst alleged online child sexual abuse cases, involving over 23,000 videos and images of hundreds of victims across Australia and overseas.

Canberra Survivors Push for Cancer Talk and Research

Canberra cancer survivors Robyn Smith and Bin Barnier share their stories to highlight the importance of discussing family cancer history and supporting research into early detection of gynaecological cancers.

QLD's $350M Rural Hospital Plan Announced

The Queensland Government has announced a major $350 million investment to upgrade and expand 20 rural and regional hospitals across the state, aiming to improve healthcare access and services in remote communities.

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