Punching, kicking, spitting, biting, verbal abuse and threats - physical violence against emergency doctors is pushing them to "breaking point". Experts say the abuse is happening so often, it needs ...

Australians will have access to an extra 18 million bulk-billed general practitioner visits a year as part of a major election pledge from the federal gove ...

The family of a toddler who died in hospital after critical failings in care were "catastrophically let down" by its operator, prompting a pledge to overhaul systems in place under a controversial ...

Three people have died from a disease linked with heavy rain since a clean-up began in a region devastated by flooding, sparking health concerns. North Queensland is recovering from weeks of wet ...

Another person has died from a disease linked with heavy rain in a flood-hit region that may soon be on cyclone watch.

Professor Steve Robson is launching an action plan on Friday under the government-supported National Doctors Health ...

High level nursing skills to work autonomously Administering vaccinations and travel consultation Compliance with the Department of Health & Human Services Protocols Current First Aid Certification ...

Maternity wards at two private hospitals are set to close in a move labelled a "disappointing blow" to women seeking maternity care. Healthscope announced it would cease maternity services at Darwin ...

This NSW teaching is the principal referral hospital and regional trauma centre for the region, with 480 + beds. Their services include; Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Urology, Children's ...

Located in NSW’s mid-north coast region, this rural hospital provides 24 hours inpatient and emergency department services, 42 Inpatient beds Perioperative Services and Day Procedure Unit, Maternity ...

Cross Border Health Service that supports a catchment population of over 250,000 people between two Major Hospitals. This 337-bed health service is made up of 30 sub-acute beds, 95 mental health beds, ...