Hunter's $2bn alcohol cost as daily drinking hits 10-year high
New research reveals the $2 billion social cost of alcohol in the Hunter, with daily drinking at a decade peak. Experts debunk myths like 'alcohol helps sleep' and urge workplace action.
Category : Health
Editorial: Vape crackdown is just a smokescreen
Australia's new vape ban may be a distraction from the government's failure to tackle the real tobacco industry. Is this policy missing the mark? Read our analysis.
Mum's 'Burning From Inside Out' After Antibiotic Reaction
A NSW mother suffered a catastrophic drug reaction, burning her from the inside. Learn the rare symptoms and expert advice on severe antibiotic allergies.
Tobacco surge hospitalises 35 West Aussies daily, costs $129M
Shocking new data reveals tobacco-related harm is hospitalising 35 West Australians every day at a staggering cost of $129 million to taxpayers. The alarming figures highlight a growing public health crisis.
WA Dental Sedation Laws Unenforced for 20 Years
Exclusive: WA dental patients have faced substandard safety for two decades as governments failed to enforce sedation laws. Experts warn of a dangerous regulatory vacuum. Read the full investigation.
Life-Changing Prostate Cancer Treatment Arrives in Cairns
A groundbreaking new prostate cancer treatment, SpaceOAR Hydrogel, is now available in Cairns, offering men in Far North Queensland reduced side effects and a faster recovery. Learn about this medical breakthrough.
Newcastle leads regional mental health with MDMA therapy
Newcastle's Peridot Clinic has delivered the first legal MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD outside a trial, marking a major step for accessible regional mental health innovation. Discover how it works.
Obesity crisis deepens, weight-loss drug subsidy debate reignited
With 4 in 5 older Australians overweight, experts debate PBS subsidies for drugs like Ozempic. Could wider access solve the crisis? Read the latest analysis.
Experts sound alarm on Australia's maternity system failure
A growing number of Australian women report psychological and physical harm during childbirth. Experts demand government action to address systemic birth trauma. Read more.
John Hunter Hospital outpatient waitlists soar past 51,000
Exclusive data reveals outpatient clinic waitlists at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital have surged 71% to over 51,500, with patients facing decade-long delays for specialist care. Experts demand urgent federal funding.
Doctors warn of snake bites, but dogs cause more injuries
Doctors urge caution after a brown snake bite leads to airlift. New data reveals domestic pets, not wildlife, are the leading cause of animal injury hospitalisations in Australia. Read the full story.
Man fights for life after Townsville pub fall
A man is fighting for life after a serious fall from a Townsville pub balcony. The incident was part of a chaotic night for emergency services across North Queensland.
Canberra writer Robert Macklin chooses voluntary assisted dying
Veteran journalist and author Robert Macklin, 84, shares his relief and peace in his final hours after accessing Canberra's new voluntary assisted dying laws. Read his powerful story.
68 New Intern Doctors Start at Cairns Hospital
A major boost for healthcare in Far North Queensland as 68 new intern doctors commence their training at Cairns Hospital. Learn how this influx strengthens regional medical services.
36 new paramedics boost Hunter ambulance workforce by 10%
The Hunter's ambulance service gets a major boost with 36 new paramedics starting this weekend. The 10% workforce increase aims to improve emergency response times and paramedic work-life balance.
Swansea man's organ donation saves over 10 lives
After a devastating brain bleed, 71-year-old Mick Coates from Swansea became an organ donor. His final act of generosity, honoured by his family, saved or changed more than 10 lives, highlighting the critical need for donor registration in Australia.
New WA nerve implant trial for sleep apnoea treatment
A groundbreaking nerve implant trial at the University of WA offers new hope for sleep apnoea sufferers. The device could replace CPAP machines for many. Read about the innovative treatment and its potential.
Cairns mum's girls' night ruined by maggot invasion
A Cairns mother's quiet evening turned into a horror scene when thousands of maggots rained from her ceiling. Read her shocking story and the council's response.
QLD teen survives 80m mountain fall in dramatic rescue
An 18-year-old real estate agent miraculously survived an 80-metre fall on Mount Walsh. Discover how a personal locator beacon and his mother's phone call saved his life.
Car crashes into Mayfield house, two injured
Two people suffered minor injuries after a sedan crashed into a house on Roe Street, Mayfield. Emergency services responded to the Friday morning incident. Read the latest.
Darkes Forest farmer battles aggressive brain cancer
Glenn Fahey, the heart of Glenbernie Orchard, fights stage four glioblastoma. His family and community rally with a GoFundMe and ask for support by visiting the beloved orchard.
Injured Bondi officer visits station after hospital discharge
Constable Scott Dyson, critically wounded in the Bondi Beach terror attack, has been discharged from hospital and visited his police colleagues. Read about his recovery and the community support.
Half of WA's $50m Hospital Repair Fund Untouched
Months after a $50 million urgent funding boost, less than half has been spent on WA's crumbling hospitals. Health Minister cites project complexity, while the Opposition criticises the pace.
WA's $1.2bn Health System Overhaul Begins
Western Australia embarks on a $1.2 billion health system transformation. Discover how the new model aims to cut wait times and deliver world-class care for all West Australians.
Health Director-General Puzzled by Illicit Tobacco Inaction
WA's top health official, Dr Shirley Bowen, is baffled by the lack of action on illicit tobacco sales, a major public health threat. Discover why enforcement is lagging.
Study: 10+ Hours Gaming Weekly Harms Health
New WA research reveals playing video games for more than 10 hours a week is linked to poorer diet, sleep disruption, and higher BMI. Find out the healthy limits.
Toddler dies, sister critical after Sunshine Coast crash
A three-year-old girl has died days after a multi-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Coast. Her one-year-old sister remains in a critical condition. Police investigate.
ROWvivor: Rowing program aids cancer recovery in Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie Rowing Club launches Australia's first ROWvivor program, a free four-week initiative helping cancer survivors rebuild strength and community on the water. Learn how to join.
Jerry Schwartz destroys toxic hand sanitiser after recall
Hotel tycoon Jerry Schwartz will destroy 2500 litres of hand sanitiser containing deadly methanol, stored in the Hunter, following a national recall after a guest was hospitalised. Read the full story.
New Ambulance Stations for Caves Beach & Gateshead Revealed
Construction begins this year on vital new ambulance stations at Caves Beach and Gateshead in the Hunter, aimed at slashing critical response times for growing communities.
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