Caring for carers: How respite services can make all the difference for those looking after others
Each Wednesday, Meika Robertson’s husband Rob spends the day in respite care going on outings, doing puzzles, arts…
Canberra cardiologist speaks out over concerns the ACT health system is failing cardiac patients
A Canberra cardiologist is referring patients interstate due to his concerns about wait times in the ACT’s public…
Anthony Albanese writes to states, telling them to rein in public hospital spending
The states and territories are on a collision course with the Commonwealth over public hospital funding, with health…
Major driver’s licence update as Aussie drivers demand action: ‘About time’
One Australian territory is dragging its feet on digital driver’s licences, insisting on a “cautious approach” while other…
Canberra Hospital sets new daily record of emergency department presentations amid surging demand
A record number of patients have visited Canberra’s emergency rooms this winter, with expected wait times pushing above…
‘Frustrating and disappointing’: Canberra residents with Parkinson’s disease still campaigning for a specialist nurse
Jenny Miragaya has good and bad days. “When I’m off, I can’t walk. I can’t stand,” she said.…