Free John Hunter Hospital shuttle bus could run into Newcastle CBD Health Minister Ryan Park says Wollongong's shuttle takes in the hospital, uni and city centre. Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2023
John Hunter park-and-ride bus to return, health minister confirms He also unveiled a new ADHD clinic based in Wallsend. Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2023
New drug, alcohol support facility for John Hunter Children's Hospital The service is being established in response to the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug 'Ice' (methamphetamine). Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2023
'Gloves off': John Hunter Hospital project to reduce waste Overuse of gloves targeted in NSW government pilot project. Newcastle Herald · Oct 22, 2023
'Substandard': NSW Health defends Hunter gender clinic record-keeping A Labor MP has questioned whether it is adequate. Newcastle Herald · Oct 19, 2023
Single-patient hospital record to roll out in NSW first A streamlined digital record-keeping system to track patient health information across NSW public hospitals is aimed at better linking services. AAP · Oct 18, 2023
Country NSW faces wait for drug-user units in hospitals Specialised units will be set up in Sydney to cater for those undergoing acute drug- or alcohol-induced disturbances, but regional NSW facilities are on hold. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
Man dies and homes feared lost in bushfire near Kempsey as almost 80 fires burn across NSW RFS commissioner says death due to Willi Willi fire a ‘tragic reminder of how deadly some of these fires are’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023
Barr says NSW has approached ACT about pill testing Two people died at music festivals in NSW last month. The Canberra Times · Oct 10, 2023
'Moral panic' over as NSW shifts on personal drug use In a major overhaul of NSW drug laws, users caught with small amounts of illicit substances will be diverted to health counselling rather than court. AAP · Oct 10, 2023
PM says Dutton playing politics on Israel-Hamas war response – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023
NSW drug law overhaul would allow users to work off their fine by seeking help The scheme could see thousands of recreational ice, cocaine and MDMA users avoid criminal penalties The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023
'A pipeline of allied health workers': help for struggling sector Focus on health and development checks for preschool children. Newcastle Herald · Oct 6, 2023
NSW Labor rejects renewed calls for pill testing after festival deaths Health minister says on-site checking not a ‘silver bullet’ as advocates warn expected hot summer increases likelihood of harm for drug-takers The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023
AAP · Oct 2, 2023 Two festival deaths renew push for free pill testing Drug safety advocates say it's going to be a dangerous summer unless the NSW government provides pill testing at music festivals, after the deaths of two men.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2023 'Easier access': Oral contraceptives from pharmacies 'Recognition of the capabilities that pharmacies have.'
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Bad smell for drug-detection dogs at music festivals A drug summit next year will likely probe the effectiveness of sniffer dogs after police data showed the canines had a success rate of just 25 per cent.
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Morgue workers strike over staffing, database issues Last-minute talks will take place as forensic technicians at a key Sydney morgue strike over staffing levels and a recent database overhaul.
AAP · Sep 25, 2023 National vape ban 'needed quickly' as state cracks down The NSW government is clamping down on the sale of illegal vapes as federal leaders work on planned import bans to stem the easy flow of products to retailers.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 24, 2023 'Waste and costs' to be cut in health system The Hunter has not been immune from the health system's troubles.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 24, 2023 'I sat and cried': When a donor saves your life 'We need more Australians to register.'
Newcastle Herald · Jul 17, 2023 'New way': Hunter's health innovation and jobs push 'There's nothing like this in the country.'
The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023 Gender research at Sydney children’s hospital to be reviewed after ABC report, health minister says Ryan Park says independent body will examine Westmead research which Four Corners reported was seized upon by critics of gender-affirming care
AAP · Jul 6, 2023 Health workers' pay offer won't cost taxpayers extra Aged care workers, hospital staff and allied health professionals in NSW are being offered an extra $67 a week after a public stoush with the state government.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2023 'Close to home': Carrots for junior doctors to work in Hunter 'It's really good if doctors originate from these areas.'