Influencer's Daughter Luella Dies After Epilepsy Battle
The six-year-old daughter of Australian influencer Erin Oudshoorn has passed away following a long struggle with West Syndrome and Lennox Gastaut Syndrome.
Category : Health
Why Bondi Attack Heroes Went Overseas for Treatment
A University of Melbourne specialist explains why two men injured in the Bondi attack sought treatment abroad, highlighting Australia's low gun violence rates and trauma system strengths.
Body Found After Cliff Fall and Geelong Beach Discovery
Police are investigating two separate incidents after a young man's body was found on the NSW South Coast following a cliff fall, and a woman's body was discovered on a Geelong beach with a suspect arrested.
PCHF Hospice Gets $21M Boost, Resolves Council Battle
The PCHF Hospice in Perth has secured a $21 million funding injection as construction nears completion, marking the end of a contentious dispute with local council authorities.
GP Crisis: Hunter Clinics Struggle with Financial Stress
Over a third of GP clinics in Hunter-New England and Central Coast report financial stress, with staffing shortages and rising costs creating major barriers to practice viability.
Sydney Men Drown in NSW River, Families Seek Help
Two Sydney men from India drowned in a NSW river while celebrating with partners. Their devastated families now seek to repatriate their bodies and support elderly parents.
Canberra Hospital: Two Truths in Patient Stories
While Canberra Hospital faces ongoing management crises and accreditation threats, countless patients praise its dedicated frontline staff, revealing a complex reality where institutional failures coexist with daily professionalism.
Queensland Vaccine Shortage Fears After Warehouse Collapse
Queensland faces potential vaccine shortages after a structural collapse at the state's only vaccine stockpile facility in Brisbane, disrupting distribution of critical immunisations.
Mater Hospital Mould and Maggot Crisis Sparks Inquiry Demand
The NSW opposition calls for a parliamentary inquiry into dangerous conditions at Calvary Mater Hospital, including mould and maggots, as nurses rally for change.
Free Health Coaching Service for West Aussies
A government-funded program offers free, personalised health coaching to West Australians, targeting issues like obesity, smoking, and stress to foster lasting wellness changes.
Townsville Hospital Hits Record Crisis Under Crisafulli Government
The Townsville University Hospital faces unprecedented strain, with the opposition accusing the Crisafulli government of mismanagement leading to record-breaking patient wait times and overcrowding.
My Health Record Reforms to Save Lives, Says GP Body
Australia's peak GP body welcomes reforms integrating online prescriber data into My Health Record, aiming to prevent medication errors and deaths through improved information sharing.
Social Media Ban Hits Home: A Parent's Perspective
A Canberra mother reflects on the impact of Australia's social media ban on her teenagers, exploring reduced drama, compliance challenges, and shifting digital norms in households.
Dr Jerry Schwartz Guilty of Professional Misconduct
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found prominent Hunter hotel owner and cosmetic surgeon Dr Jerry Schwartz guilty of serious professional misconduct, including administering fentanyl despite a ban.
Nurses Rally Over Hospital Faecal, Mould, Maggot Crisis
Nurses are rallying at Newcastle's Calvary Mater Hospital, demanding government intervention over faecal contamination, mould and maggots falling from vents, amid a class action and scrutiny of its public-private partnership.
Cairns Hospital Master Plan to Include Forensic Patient Facility Review
Queensland's Health Minister will consider a dedicated facility for forensic patients as part of the Cairns Hospital master plan, addressing critical gaps in mental health services in the region.
Cairns Aged Care Provider Faces Conflict of Interest Probe
A Cairns residential care provider, Positive Transition, is under investigation for alleged conflict of interest concerns involving its Each One Teach One program, raising questions about governance and transparency in the sector.
First Older Adult Health Hub Opens in Perth to Support Community
Perth has launched its first dedicated health hub for older adults, offering community-based support services aimed at reducing pressure on hospitals and improving wellbeing for seniors.
Lara Sisters Battle Same Leukaemia in Shocking Double Diagnosis
Two sisters from Lara, Victoria, are confronting an extraordinary medical challenge as both have been diagnosed with the same type of leukaemia, following a second shocking diagnosis that has devastated their family.
WA Hospital's Support Unit Boosts Record Medical Intern Numbers
South Metropolitan Health Service in Western Australia reports its largest-ever cohort of medical interns, attributing success to a pioneering Doctor Support Unit that addresses wellbeing and professional development.
Hunter Valley Man Airlifted After Petrol Fire
A man in his 50s suffered serious burns in a petrol fire on a Hunter Valley property. He was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Steroid Cream Withdrawal Leaves Perth Man Unrecognisable
A Perth man's journey from a small rash to severe topical steroid withdrawal exposes critical gaps in medical understanding and allergy testing protocols.
ChatGPT Health: A Dangerous Gap in Australian Healthcare
OpenAI's ChatGPT Health raises alarms as an unregulated AI tool that could replace GP visits, risking misdiagnosis, data privacy breaches, and erosion of trust in medical professionals.
Man Charged for Importing Potent UK Nitazenes to South Coast
A 26-year-old South Coast man faces serious charges after allegedly importing dangerous synthetic opioids from the UK. Authorities seized blue pills containing nitazenes, substances described as exceptionally potent and potentially fatal.
Perth Family Separated by Baby's Rare Immune Condition
A Perth family faces heartbreaking separation and financial strain as their newborn daughter battles severe combined immunodeficiency, requiring strict isolation and prolonged hospital treatment.
Henry Brodaty's Dementia Treatment Blueprint
2026 Senior Australian of the Year Professor Henry Brodaty has dedicated his career to transforming dementia care, inspired by his father's early diagnosis, with groundbreaking research offering hope for prevention.
Eight Hospitalised in Queensland E-Scooter Incidents
A primary school-aged girl and seven others were taken to hospital in separate e-scooter and e-bike incidents across Queensland within just five hours on Sunday night.
Townsville Doctor Honoured with Order of Australia for Rural Health
Dr Kunwarjit Sangla from Townsville has been recognised with an Order of Australia for his exceptional contributions to rural health services and community care.
Cost-of-Living Stress Hurting Australian Hearts
Health experts reveal financial stress is compromising heart health for Australians, increasing risks of heart attack and stroke. Heart Research Australia offers solutions.
Cardinal Health Opens Medical Device Remanufacturing Site in Hunter
Global healthcare giant Cardinal Health establishes its first Australian remanufacturing facility in Beresfield, creating jobs and advancing sustainable healthcare practices in the Hunter region.
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