Hospital bed blocks are growing in one Aussie state at an “unprecedented” rate as thousands remain stranded awaiting aged care or NDIS placements.
Nathan Schmidt
Tributes have begun to flow for Australia’s oldest woman – who has lived through virtually the entire modern history of Australia – after she died aged 112.
Blair Jackson
A woman has issued an urgent warning to other dog owners after her beloved border collie Luna became seriously sick after a harmless day playing.
Alexandra Feiam
The Coalition has pitched a proposal to “smash” the illegal tobacco trade, accusing Labor of “funding organised crime”.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has revealed more details about her recovery and medical battle three months on from the violent incident.
One of the world’s most famous swimming clubs could change hands as Aboriginal land councils pursue Crown land claims, stretching from Bondi to Maroubra.
Emma Kirk
A Sydney mum was forced to watch her infant son contract a terrifying illness after months of trying to get him vaccinated.
Jack Nivison
The Coalition and One Nation have traded barbs over their respective plans to crack down on the illicit tobacco market by making legal smokes cheaper.
Ria Pandey
A petting zoo has broken its silence after a three-year-old girl died from a rare bacterial infection believed to have been contracted from the site.
State leaders have called for action on a crisis they say is putting a “huge demand” on already-struggling public health systems.
A coroner has delivered shock findings after a young boy died from cardiac arrest linked to a “sailor’s disease” not seen for centuries.
Andrew Hedgman
A former Bondi Rescue lifeguard and youth mental health advocate who “touched the lives of many” has died.
One state has made a massive call on the future of drug-checking services as the Aussie festival season nears, but not everyone is in favour.
Andrew Hedgman and Jackson Barnes
A leading Australian advocate has sounded the alarm on the role of addictive online ecosystems, as authorities fight to curb teen sexual violence.
The duo behind Fitness Cartel WA is ready to put its bitter Supreme Court battle behind them as they begin to chart the gym’s next phase of growth.
Cheyanne Enciso
Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne is about to become a first-time-mum and is backing a campaign about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
Australian pub rockers Rose Tattoo have postponed their Australian tour after frontman Angry Anderson suffered a medical emergency.
Thousands more Australians with advanced cancer will soon be able to access subsidised immunotherapy through a major PBS change.
A common dolphin has tested positive for the deadly H5N1 bird flu – marking what officials are calling a “new development” as cases surge to 249.
Two police officers jailed for bashing a naked, mentally ill woman have appealed their sentences, arguing their actions were to gain the “upper hand.”
Rhiannon Lewin
The device is supposed to be used to aid mothers who have trouble with breastfeeding, but it went viral for a very different reason.
A plan to wind back a key rebate scheme has prompted criticism, with the change described as the “worst” outcome for these Australians.
An Australian childcare centre is on alert after confirming one of its children has been treated for a rare disease which can be deadly if left untreated.
David Hannant
A program providing crucial care to almost one million Australians has been extended after its future was in the balance.
