A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital with burns after a severe home explosion in Yanchep. Surrounding properties were evacuated as emergency crews secured the scene. Police report no criminality.
A new $10 raffle offers a $50,000 gold bullion prize to fund vital melanoma research and free mobile skin checks across Australia, where one person dies every six hours.
Discover how your subconscious mind shapes daily habits and learn the science-backed strategies, including the 66-day average, to make lasting positive changes in the new year.
A South Australian lung transplant centre celebrates saving 300 lives. Its founder shares in patient joys, from weddings to births, marking profound community impact.
A new study reveals 20% of alcohol products in Australia lack mandatory pregnancy warnings, four years after regulations took effect. Experts call for urgent enforcement.
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.
An elderly man and a younger woman suffered life-threatening burns in a fierce apartment fire on Water St, Spring Hill. Fire crews made a daring rescue. Read the latest on the investigation.
Four-year-old Harper Nicoll battles aggressive leukaemia in Perth Children's Hospital. Her Maori-Italian heritage makes finding a stem cell donor urgent. A match is needed by January to save her life.
The family of Harper Nicoll, a four-year-old Perth girl battling aggressive leukaemia, is desperately searching for a stem cell donor match. A community drive is underway to find a lifesaving donor.
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.
NDIS provider MI Care has ceased operations on Magnetic Island, citing financial misuse. The closure leaves participants scrambling for support. Read the full investigation.
A Grattan Institute report reveals stark inequalities in psychosocial support across Australia. Access should be based on need, not location. Read why reform is urgent.
A Kambah mother fights for PBS reform so her sons with Crohn's can access biologics, a first-line treatment in other OECD nations, instead of 18 tablets daily. #Health #Crohns #Australia
Health experts Laura Hunter & Danielle McMullen reveal Big Tobacco's cynical push for a vaping tax that protects cigarette profits & hooks a new generation. Read the disturbing truth.
New research reveals chronic poor sleep is a major health risk, comparable to smoking or heavy drinking. Discover why sleep is non-negotiable for long-term wellbeing.
Emergency services rushed to a serious single-vehicle crash on Mount Fox Road near Townsville. The road was closed as crews worked to free a trapped driver. Read the latest updates.
As Canberra faces a deadly overdose crisis, experts reveal stigma and access barriers prevent drug users from getting the most effective treatment: opioid prescription therapy. Learn why.
Murdoch University research reveals REM sleep behaviour disorder could be an early warning sign for Parkinson's, enabling proactive intervention years before diagnosis.
Exclusive: Scores of WA dentists perform complex surgeries under deep sedation in unlicensed clinics, sparking a government safety review. Discover the risks and the push for new regulations.
A shocking night of e-bike and e-scooter accidents across Queensland left 11 people injured, as paramedics responded to a series of crashes. This follows 12 tragic deaths linked to the devices in the past year. Read the full report.
A major emergency response unfolded at Lara Prison after an oxygen tank leak. Firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene, evacuating part of the facility. No serious injuries reported.
A man is recovering in Townsville University Hospital after a brutal shark attack at Cid Harbour. The community rallies as he prepares to spend Christmas away from family.
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.
Central Coast father Troy Sullivan faces aggressive stage four melanoma just months after a clean bill of health. His family's urgent mission to raise awareness about early detection.
The Albanese government eyes Newcastle for new publicly-funded bulk-billing GP clinics to combat rising gap fees. Will this market shake-up improve healthcare access?
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 48-year-old woman was discovered deceased in a parked vehicle outside the Lake Illawarra police station. Police believe she may have been there for three days. A critical incident has been declared.
A landmark French study of 28.6 million people shows Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines reduce death risk by 74% long-term. Discover the compelling safety data.
Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic urges women to seek scans and advocate for their health after undergoing surgery to remove a large uterine fibroid. Read her powerful message.