12 h. ago Killer’s mum pleaded for help, but his dad was haunted by ‘demons’ too

Clinical notes, Joel Cauchi’s own writings, and emails from his desperate mother, have painted the fullest picture of his fatal disintegration after he stopped taking medication.

Events

12 h. ago Killer’s mum pleaded for help, but dad haunted by ‘demons’ too, Bondi Junction stabbing inquest told

Clinical notes, Joel Cauchi’s own writings and emails from his mother have painted a picture of the killer’s disintegration after he stopped taking medication.

Events

23 h. ago This Perth teen had half his brain removed. Now he’s chasing Paralympic gold

The incredible story of Alexey and the ground-breaking WA medical interventions that brought him from barely clinging to life to breaking records in the pool.

Politics

33 h. ago ‘Magnetic’: Family mourns Melbourne tradie who drowned in Thailand

The young tradie has been remembered as a beautiful soul as his family wait for answers on how the tragedy happened.

Politics

34 h. ago Relief as Wallabies star avoids spinal injury, but headaches grow for Schmidt

Brumbies five-eighth Noah Lolesio was cleared of a major injury after a scary incident in Perth.

Events

2 d. ago ‘Working in the dark’: Patients wait almost a year for medical scans

Hospitals are grappling with a backlog of non-urgent medical scans, delaying diagnosis and treatment for thousands of patients.

Politics

3 d. ago Suaalii stretchered off with concussion as Waratahs fall to Reds

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is facing a stint on the sidelines after leaving Allianz Stadium on a medical cart in the Waratahs’ 28-21 loss against the Queensland Reds.

Events

3 d. ago SA using luxury hotel to manage overflow of hospital patients

A floor of a luxury Adelaide hotel is being used to house hospital patients as the state's health system struggles with increased pressures.

Science

3 d. ago Dispute threatens $2.2 billion cost blowout, major delay to Sydney’s new metro line

Passengers hoping to take the train to the new airport may have to wait an extra year – even if the dispute is resolved on contractors’ terms.

Economics

4 d. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Wills didn’t fall to the Greens, but its margins have shifted; Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong grows

In a seat named after a failed explorer, this electorate seems ready to chart a new course – even if, this time, it decided to wait a little longer.

Politics

4 d. ago Erin Patterson trial latest updates: Toxicologist feared public health issue over mushrooms sold to accused

Medical staff at Leongatha Hospital say the accused killer reported gastro symptoms and asked after her lunch guests but was reluctant to stay, leaving and returning over two hours later.

Politics

4 d. ago Erin Patterson trial latest updates: Police officer says accused mushroom cook told him where to find beef Wellington leftovers

Medical staff at Leongatha Hospital say the accused killer reported gastro symptoms and asked after her lunch guests but was reluctant to stay, leaving and returning over two hours later.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Life was at risk’: Nurse implored accused killer Erin Patterson to stay at hospital

Medical staff at Leongatha Hospital say Erin Patterson reported gastro symptoms and asked after her lunch guests but was reluctant to stay, leaving and returning over two hours later.

Events

4 d. ago ‘She appeared upset’: Patterson didn’t want to stay at hospital, asked after lunch guests

Medical staff at Leongatha Hospital say accused killer Erin Patterson reported gastro symptoms, asked after her lunch guests and appeared reluctant to stay, leaving and returning over two hours later.

Politics

5 d. ago Meghan shares the ancient medical treatment she turned to during pregnancy

As the Duchess of Sussex posted a birthday image of son Archie overnight, she reveals she sought advice from an alternative medicine practitioner when she was pregnant.

Politics

6 d. ago WA news LIVE: Old Fremantle Traffic Bridge demolition date announced, intersections to temporarily change

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Politics

6 d. ago WA news LIVE: Direct Perth to London flight diverts to Maldives for medical emergency

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Politics

7 d. ago Doctor accused of widespread record errors in St Vincent’s hospital genetic cancer debacle

An eminent cancer genetics doctor has been accused of widespread errors affecting hundreds of patients at St Vincent’s hospital. 

Science

9 d. ago ‘Election day fail’: Long queues at polling booths in inner Melbourne

Some voters said they faced a wait of up to two hours to cast their ballot, prompting Melbourne’s Lord Mayor to lash the Australian Electoral Commission for failing democracy following similar problems in 2022 and 2023.

Politics

9 d. ago Long queues at polling booths in Melbourne’s CBD and inner suburbs

Some voters have been told they face a wait of up to two hours to cast their vote in the federal election.

Politics