Two-year extension on home support program for elderly Older Australians will retain basic support such as cleaning, gardening and transport under Labor's home care extension. AAP · Aug 20
First national data on pregnancy loss reveals info gaps Australia's first national data on pregnancy loss has revealed three in 10 who gave birth had experienced one miscarriage, but the results reveal clear gaps. AAP · Jul 28
Birth trauma change urged after 'free birth' inquiry A coroner has called for hospitals to be more sensitive to women with traumatic past experiences after investigating an unassisted home birth resulting in death AAP · Jul 21
'Unexplained gap' in case against ex-Rex directors Four former regional airline directors will soon know their fate as the corporate watchdog's case against them draws to a close. AAP · Jun 2
One-punch killer escapes further monitoring out of jail While Kieran Loveridge will not be subject to extra monitoring at the end of his sentence for a one-punch killing, an attempt to suppress his identity failed. AAP · May 22
Museum takes flight with inaugural exhibition A replica of the first Qantas plane will feature alongside other pioneering aircraft as the first items installed at the new Parramatta Powerhouse. AAP · May 21
Coral protest takes aim at needless reef harvesting Chipping off healthy Great Barrier Reef corals to sell to private aquariums no longer passes the pub test, according to a green group opposed to the practice. AAP · May 21
Australia's next gen ready for Commonwealth Games pool With Kaylee McKeown in her corner, 17-year-old Sienna Toohey is out to cement her status as Australia's next top swimmer at this year's Commonwealth Games. AAP · May 21
Fatherhood hailed as intervention point in men's health Dads are often treated as though they are on the sidelines rather than active participants in parenting, leading to gaps in support, advocates say,. AAP · Apr 22
The health conversation all Australians should have Fertility should be a conversation about shared responsibility, experts say, as they call for better education to fix a major health literacy gap. AAP · Apr 6
Ignored, unaware: mums highlight mental health battles Awareness of mental health challenges before and after birth is growing, but support and public knowledge are often falling short. AAP · Nov 21, 2025
Rex Airlines snapped up by US company The administrators of Regional Express Airlines have confirmed a sale and implementation deed has been entered with a US-based air services company. AAP · Oct 21, 2025
Fertility rate hits record low as parents' ages climb Worries about the cost of raising children and job security are being blamed for the increasing age of new parents and their falling number of children. AAP · Oct 15, 2025
'Full' aged-care homes screening out needy residents Australia's aged-care system is "effectively full" and close to breaking point, with providers routinely rejecting older people who need the most support. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Colours, rhymes and characters help tackle tricky topic A children's book about a domestic abuse situation aims to help kids caught up in family violence and explain the topic in a way they can understand.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 The wonder of exotica at Australia's biggest art show Artist Alexia Sinclair has released her fantastical series The Age of Wonder, as part of the inaugural photography showcase at Australia's biggest art fair.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Close-up on photography at Australia's biggest art fair An inaugural showcase of contemporary photography features at Australia's biggest art fair. But will more collectors take an interest?
AAP · Sep 8, 2025 CT scans before conception linked to pregnancy risks Exposure to CT scans before becoming pregnant is linked to higher risk of pregnancy loss and birth defects, medical researchers say.
AAP · Jul 12, 2025 Birth trauma preventable yet affects too many women One in three women experience birth trauma, but experts say it can be prevented by improving access to continuity of midwifery care and antenatal education.
AAP · Jun 25, 2025 New dads mental struggle can impact children's health As one-in-10 new dads experience a mental health challenge, research has found a father's mental health can potentially affect their child's development.
AAP · Jun 23, 2025 'Backbone of health': new plan for rural maternity care Health groups have backed a rural maternity plan after public inquiries revealed some women are travelling hours to have babies as local birth units shut down.
AAP · Apr 16, 2025 Tradie wins art prize honouring soldiers' legacy A Sydney artist has used skills he learnt as a tradesman to win an art prize commemorating soldiers who fought on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915.
AAP · Apr 16, 2025 Greens MP turns to OnlyFans to promote sexual health A Greens MP has joined a subscription-based platform used by adult content creators in an effort to reach voters and promote the minor party's health policies.
AAP · Feb 12, 2025 Taxpayers take risk on Rex if ailing airline can't sell Experts are questioning why taxpayers should be placed on the hook for bailing out Rex through a government takeover if buyers are unwilling to take the risk.
AAP · Feb 6, 2025 ABC's integrity on the line in Gaza advocate case: boss The ABC's integrity will be affected by the outcome of a lawsuit by a radio host dismissed over a post on the Gaza conflict, the broadcaster's boss has said.