SHOCKING: Healthscope - What They Never Told You

New owners for two private hospitals in the Hunter under Healthscope sale

The focus was the 'long-term needs of patients and the health system'.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 14

Will a not-for-profit takeover of private hospitals cut fees for patients?

The truth about Hunter private hospital bids revealed.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

Financial pressure forces private hospital in inner south to shut

Canberra Private Hospital in Deakin set to close in September.

The Canberra Times · Jul 15

Health giant under microscope for charity tax status

A health union wants the government to investigate embattled private hospitals operator Healthscope over a problem with its salary packaging scheme

AAP · Oct 24, 2025

Here’s why a plan to turn private hospital giant Healthscope into a charity is stirring debate

Back in May, the parent companies of private hospital operator Healthscope fell into receivership, burdened by A$1.6 billion in debt.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

NSW to buy back private Northern Beaches hospital for $190m

Minns government announces in-principle deal that will see the entire hospital integrate into the public system

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2025

'Failed model': private hospital back in public hands

A billion-dollar, privately-run hospital where a toddler died will be absorbed into the public system for more than $190 million to ensure patient safety.

AAP · Oct 20, 2025

Northern Beaches hospital agrees settlement after claims newborn left with lifelong disabilities

Exclusive: Child was born via emergency caesarean at 25 weeks after mother says hospital initially failed to diagnose her appendicitis, court documents show

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2025

Life-saving tech for kids absent at under-fire hospital

An inquiry has found a purportedly world-class hospital lacks essential technology, duplicates training and operates in isolation from a state health network.

AAP · Aug 7, 2025

Public-private pain: buying back Sydney’s embattled Northern Beaches hospital faces uncertain prognosis

The NSW government has been forced to take over the hospital from indebted owner Healthscope. But there is yet no agreement on price or what exactly the state is buying

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2025