Smithy Zimran died before he could realise his dream of receiving dialysis on country, but his legacy lives on.
Frustrations boil over as no GPs accept new patients in major city
Clinics say the GP shortage is triggering people to abuse staff at South Australia's second largest city, while some patients travel 50 kilometres to smaller towns for urgent care.
Why 'record' investment isn't fixing WA's health system
Decades of under-investment in health and a demand spike have forced Western Australia's hospitals to cancel elective surgeries. How has it come to this?
Pregnant patient told to have Panadol at hospital with no doctor
Concerns are raised about the use of telehealth at regional hospitals, after a pregnant mother later diagnosed with pre-eclampsia is told to go home and "take Panadol with a can of Coke" in central Queensland.
Patient whose surgery cancelled after 350-day wait 'inconsolable'
A patient caught up in the immense pressure being placed on WA hospitals says her planned surgery being cancelled has put her under significant stress and eroded her trust in the health system.
Authorities defend approach on overseas GPs as country vacancies continue
Australia's rural health crisis is deepening as internationally trained doctors face delays, with bureaucracy and lack of available supervisors blocking workforce solutions.
Poor infrastructure forcing community health appointment cancellations
This community health organisation is having to cancel appointments when it rains, as the roof leaks, making rooms uninhabitable.
WA's 'world class' health system is ailing, and no one seems to have the answers
Western Australia’s ailing health system has once again been in the spotlight this week, but the remedy to its problems remains elusive.
Coroner finds failings in lead-up to Tamworth mother's death
A coroner recommends the Hunter New England LHD update several policies relating to transfer of care and seclusion orders following the death of mother-of-three Allyson Bailey in 2020.
New data reveals two Western Sydney hospitals rank lower than average
Two overstretched hospitals in Western Sydney have consistently ranked "significantly lower" than average in a survey of patient satisfaction, according to new data released by the Bureau of Health Information.
Dementia patient walks out of hospital never to be seen again
A coroner rules a dementia patient who disappeared from a regional Queensland hospital in 2023, never to be seen again, died from dehydration. It prompted security changes, but did not stop similar incidents.
Staff shortages mean six-month waiting lists for empty rehab beds
A rehabilitation centre in northern NSW says it is leaving beds empty despite lengthy waiting lists as it does not always have enough staff to operate at capacity.
Students get look at life as an 'exhausted' nurse in a hospital ward
Felicity Bacon fell in love with nursing during a school program at Wagga Base Hospital, but some fear the harsh realities of the job might turn others away.
Six-year-old girl dies after being turned away twice from Sydney hospital
The death of a six-year-old girl who was twice sent home for Sydney Children's Hospital has been referred to a coroner.
Melbourne hospital issues apology after mid-surgery power outage
The Alfred Hospital apologises to three patients and their families after a power outage forced doctors to pause procedures mid-operation.
Family says hospice provides next best option to dying at home
Neil Robinson’s complex medical needs made the idea of him dying at home a daunting prospect for his family. Central Queensland's only hospice gave them another option.
Brian was discharged from hospital. He died from sepsis the next day
Father of two Brian Dean died of sepsis about 24 hours after he was discharged from a Geelong hospital. His family and their lawyer want a coroner to examine whether the death was preventable.
SA doctors offered 13 per cent pay rise over four years
A planned full-day doctors strike has been suspended after the South Australian doctors' union struck a pay deal with the state government.
Audit moves statewide examining recruitment of senior Qld doctors
An investigation into the hiring and supervision of senior doctors at hospitals in North Queensland has sparked a wider review.
Private hospital terminates neurosurgeon after Four Corners investigation
Warringal Private Hospital terminates neurosurgeon Greg Malham's temporary credentialing after a Four Corners investigation exposes allegations of poor behaviour.