Victorian ambulance union not told paramedics to take lead on mental health call-outs
The union representing Victoria’s ambulance workers says it found out about a plan for paramedics to take over…
Pop-up ad accused of delaying life-saving call during Chinese woman’s heart attack sparks debate
Intense public discussions surrounding the downsides of technology have been sparked by a Chinese man accusing a phone…
Man with broken hip waits for hours at RFDS base before hospital admission
A regional disability pensioner spent hours in agony waiting in a Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) facility with…
Health system ‘deteriorated’ under current SA government, ramping hits record high
South Australia’s public health system has “deteriorated” under the current government, according to an independent review released on…
Mother rushes baby turning ‘blue’ to hospital after ambulance not dispatched
“When they told me to send a link, I said, ‘Oh, so are you guys not coming?’ Claire…
‘Worse than Covid’: An ambulance officer’s daily reality as 111 calls hit record highs
After a record number of calls to emergency services last week, one ambulance officer talks about the realities…
Sex-offending former ambulance officer Christopher King remains on ankle bracelet, can’t enter Hawke’s Bay
His parole conditions, including to submit to electronic monitoring and not to associate with people under 16, are…
Paramedics told to take complex cardiac patients to Launceston General Hospital instead of Mersey
Paramedics have been told to transport complex cardiac patients in Tasmania’s north-west to the Launceston General Hospital (LGH)…
Waikato ambulance officer Matthew Liddle dies after months-long fight for life following brain aneurysm
“He had a seizure which caused catastrophic brain pressure. Matthew would not be able to come back from…
Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopters to replace ageing Sikorskys
The new helicopters would improve operational efficiency by allowing greater flexibility between bases while providing enhanced capabilities for…
Northland frontline workers demand action as violence against first responders climbs
That experience, and a 10% rise in assaults against Hato Hone St John staff in just one year,…
Budget 2026: $35 million boost announced for ambulance services
The funding will go towards: The establishment of two ambulance hubs in Auckland, with one confirmed for South…