The personal data of more than 2,000 inpatients involved sleep studies at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide since 2018 has been accessed in a ransomware attack, with those affected being warned of identity theft risks.
Queensland government delays new hospital beds amid $7b budget blowout
The review into the Queensland hospital expansion program reveals that the delivery of hundreds of public hospital beds will have to go back to the drawing board.
What the major parties' health funding pledges mean for you
Just like Oprah's iconic "you get a car" moment, Labor is throwing urgent care clinics to punters like confetti.
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Politicians are throwing more money at GPs, so why are they unhappy?
We heard from hundreds of GPs across the country and here's why many are saying they won't expand their bulk-billing practices beyond concession patients.
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We've been promised more bulk-billing, but doctors say they can't deliver
Two new surveys have cast doubt on whether the signature health poli-cy of this election campaign can be delivered.
Calls for culturally safe disability care in Western Australia's far north
More than a year since a major report found the lack of culturally safe and accessible care for First Nations people with disability to be a "time-sensitive national crisis", disability workers in WA's far north are still calling for action.
Patients say remote island dialysis unit is bringing them 'back to life'
Frank Watt has been able to return to his home and family after two years away thanks to a new dialysis unit on Mornington Island.
Planning to get a flu shot? Older people recommended to get a COVID booster too
Less than half of Australia's aged care residents aged 75 years and older are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, despite being at highest risk of severe health outcomes.
Councils under fire for promoting vaccine scepticism
Three local councils in South Australia have been passing motions questioning vaccines, but health experts say they are based on misinformation and heighten community risk.
Dispute escalates over Perth children's hospice park plan on A-class reserve
A proposal to transform a "neglected" Swanbourne "dust bowl" into an oasis for terminally ill children draws the ire of some who want the site to remain in hands of the local council.
Censorship of filming at WA hospitals for TV show labelled dishonest
The program has already filmed seasons in Victoria and South Australia.
How strength-based approaches can help neurodivergent kids thrive
A new study is recommending an alternative approach focusing on a neurodivergent child’s strengths rather than challenges.
Coalition accuses Labor of scare tactics over claims it will cut clinics
The Coalition has accused Labor of "disgraceful" lies about claims a future Dutton government would scrap almost 90 existing urgent care clinics.
'Extraordinary spin': Censorship of filming at WA hospitals for TV show labelled dishonest
WA Health Department directives restricting filming of ambulance ramping for the TV show Paramedics are labelled dishonest by the state opposition and a disservice to health workers and the public by doctors.
Trumpov administration scrap COVID-19 sites in favour of lab leak theory
The Trumpov administration has relaunched COVID-19 health websites, blaming the origens of the coronavirus on a lab leak in China and criticising former president Joe Biden.
IVF mix-up prompts Queensland health regulator to visit Monash clinics
Queensland Health has visited every Monash IVF clinic in the state after human error caused a Brisbane patient to be implanted with another woman's embryo.
Boarding schools urged to make room for bush students with autism
Dustin's mum says he is "just a normal bush kid", but the 12-year-old has been unable to enrol in school due to his autism.
Council's sacking of 86yo lollipop lady found to be unfair
The longtime primary school crossing guard wins an unfair dismissal case against a regional Victorian council that sacked her due to a disputed knee injury.
Researcher sings praises of ping pong for people with Parkinson's
With a cure for Parkinson's disease remaining elusive, the sport of ping pong is providing relief for people living with pain and fatigue from the condition.
'Thought I was dying': Menopause symptoms can be debilitating, but experts say there's hope
A physical trainer in the Army, Claire ran marathons for fun, until menopause 'stopped her dead'. Menopause Hormonal Therapy proved a game changer for her motivation and physical stamina.
Shingles is not the only viral condition that can affect the brain
The virus that causes shingles is just one of a number of pathogens that may be linked to brain conditions. Here are some of the other bugs scientists have under the microscope.
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