WA Hospital Funding Crisis Demands Urgent Reform
Western Australia's public hospitals face critical funding shortages due to flawed federal-state agreements. Experts demand immediate reform to protect healthcare services.
Category : Health
Dental vans deliver care to remote Cape York
Queensland Health deploys mobile dental clinics to overcome geographical barriers in Cape York while fluoride debate continues affecting oral health outcomes.
Experts Question Folic Acid Autism Risk Reduction Claims
Australian health experts raise concerns about research claiming folic acid and multivitamins reduce autism risk. Learn why caution is advised for pregnant women.
Canberra's first private emergency department opens 2026
Canberra's first private emergency department is set to open in March 2026, offering no wait times and fast scans. Learn how this doctor-led project aims to ease pressure on public hospitals.
Geelong Hospital Sued Over Catheter Death Negligence
University Hospital Geelong faces legal action after a woman died from alleged catheter perforation. Family seeks justice for medical negligence that cost a life.
Albion Park dad fights cancer to save family home
Paul Redding, 33, battles kidney cancer while fighting to keep his Albion Park home and be there for his three young children. His family faces financial crisis during recovery.
Woman needs $500k drug for rare disease CTX
Dominique Roth battles rare CTX disease but the life-changing drug costs $500,000 annually. Her story highlights urgent need for PBS reforms to help Australians with rare conditions.
Perth's 5-year paediatric waitlist crisis deepens
WA families face heartbreaking delays of up to five years for autism and ADHD diagnoses, leaving children without vital support. Discover the systemic failures and community-led solutions.
ACT needs 80+ paramedics to fix ambulance crisis
An honest review reveals the ACT Ambulance Service is critically understaffed, needing over 80 paramedics. Night shifts are failing 96% of the time, risking response times.
Perth GPs Criticise Labor's Bulk Billing Incentives
Perth doctors warn Labor's bulk billing plan prioritises quick consultations over quality care. Learn how this impacts healthcare access in Western Australia.
Cutting-Edge Tech Transforms Preterm Baby Care in WA
King Edward Memorial Hospital pioneers revolutionary skin monitoring technology for premature infants, potentially transforming neonatal care standards across Australia.
Coloured sand recall: Cancer specialist advises calm
A cancer specialist reassures parents about the asbestos risk in recalled coloured sand. Learn the facts about exposure and safe disposal steps to protect your family.
Atherton Hospital redevelopment enters final stage
The $42.4 million Atherton Hospital redevelopment reaches its final construction phase, delivering enhanced healthcare services for Far North Queensland communities by mid-2024.
QLD baby saved after crash in miracle rescue mission
A 10-week-old baby was miraculously saved by LifeFlight after a serious car crash in Queensland. Discover how the rescue crew flew 350km to get him the urgent care he needed.
Townsville Aged Care Patients With Nowhere To Go
Dozens of elderly patients occupy three full hospital wards in Townsville with no aged care placements available. Health crisis deepens as beds remain blocked.
Elderly evacuated in Kanahooka aged care facility fire
Elderly residents safely evacuated after fire breaks out at IRT William Beach Gardens in Kanahooka. Sprinkler system contained blaze before firefighters arrived. No injuries reported.
Driver rescued from burning car after Herdsman crash
A 23-year-old man was seriously injured after his car hit a tree and burst into flames on Jon Sanders Drive in Herdsman. Police heroically pulled him from the wreck.
Aussies start weight loss before Christmas with equ
Forget January resolutions. Aussie women are achieving sustainable weight loss before the new year with the equ program, enjoying favourite foods and 50% off plans.
Australian Baby Sets World Premature Survival Record
Townsville baby Stevie O'Reilly becomes world's most premature surviving infant after being born at just 21 weeks. Read this incredible survival story.
Body in Barwon River Identified as Bradley Davies
Tragic discovery in Geelong as body found in Barwon River confirmed to be missing local man Bradley Davies. Police continue investigation into circumstances.
Townsville Baby Sets Australian Premature Survival Record
Meet Stevie O'Reilly, born at 21 weeks in Townsville, now Australia's most premature surviving baby. Discover her incredible journey and medical breakthrough.
SunSmart Ignorance: Frightening Australian Trend
Australians are ignoring sun safety despite high UV levels, creating a dangerous skin cancer trend. Protect yourself with proper sun protection measures today.
Young Australians ignoring sun safety warnings
New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are Australia's least sun-safe generations. Learn why this matters and how Cancer Council is reviving 80s mascot Sid Seagull to save lives.
Omega-3 warning for pregnant Australian women
Australian experts warn against taking omega-3 supplements in pregnancy without testing. A new program aims to offer free testing to reduce preterm birth risks. Learn more.
Ozempic tested for alcohol addiction treatment in Australia
Groundbreaking international trial testing if weight loss medications can treat alcohol addiction and liver disease. Australian researchers report promising early results.
Perth dad defies brain cancer odds for family walk
Myles Fleay, diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer at 26, defies 15-month prognosis. Six years on, he's walking with his family in Perth's Walk4BrainCancer, advocating for vital research.
E-bike rider arrested after Bondi pedestrian hit
A 25-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries after being struck by a Lime e-bike in Bondi. The rider was arrested for suspected intoxication. Read more about e-bike safety concerns.
Car Crash Sparks Major Emergency Response in Barwon Heads
Emergency services rushed to Barwon Heads Road after a serious car crash, closing the road for hours. Multiple agencies responded to the incident that required extensive rescue operations.
Top lawyer reviews 'tensions' in Canberra cardiology
A top government lawyer has been engaged to review industrial matters amid serious tensions and allegations within Canberra Hospital's cardiology department. Read the latest developments.
New mobile health clinic brings specialist care to WA
Heart of Australia's HEART 7 mobile clinic begins service in remote Western Australia, providing life-saving lung cancer screenings and specialist healthcare to regional communities.
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