Category : Health


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.

Surgery step could prevent ovarian cancer

A simple 15-minute procedure during routine abdominal surgery could dramatically reduce ovarian cancer risk in Australian women. Learn about opportunistic salpingectomy.

Canberra's Bulk-Billing Crisis Worsens

ACT residents face growing challenges accessing bulk-billing GPs as clinics struggle with Medicare rebate freeze and rising operational costs. Discover why Canberra's healthcare accessibility is declining.

Illawarra Birth Group Fights Freebirth Ban

A controversial Illawarra birth collective is fighting back against proposed freebirth restrictions, arguing women deserve autonomous choice in childbirth options despite safety concerns.

Newcastle Dad's Prostate Cancer Trial Success

Will Creevey's prostate cancer journey takes an incredible turn with groundbreaking Enzarad trial success. Discover how this Newcastle father defied the odds and found new hope in Australian medical research.

ACT Tribunal upholds suspension of renal specialist Dr Falk

The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal has confirmed the suspension of prominent Canberra renal physician Dr Michael Falk, citing serious concerns about his fitness to practice medicine. The decision follows a lengthy investigation into multiple patien

Camels Key to Future Brain Disorder Treatments

Groundbreaking Australian research reveals camel antibodies could transform treatment for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and psychiatric conditions. Scientists discover unique nanobodies that cross blood-brain barrier.

Barwon Health Takes Over Anam Cara House Geelong

Geelong's palliative care landscape transforms as Barwon Health assumes control of Anam Cara House, ensuring continued support for terminally ill patients and their families across the region.

Aged Care Reforms May Affect Home Care Costs

Major reforms to Australia's aged care system could see changes to how at-home care services are funded, potentially affecting out-of-pocket expenses for seniors and their families.

ACT Assisted Dying Laws Divide Doctors

Canberra doctors are divided over the territory's new voluntary assisted dying legislation, with some medical professionals raising significant ethical concerns about patient safety and palliative care alternatives.

Hospital to pay $120k over pregnancy care failures

Calvary Health Care has been slapped with a $120,000 penalty after a tribunal found serious failures in their handling of a woman's pregnancy complication, raising concerns about maternity care standards in the ACT.

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