Free app may be a life saver for cardiac arrest victims Any adult who feels able to provide chest compressions can register for an app helping improve cardiac arrest survival rates. AAP · Nov 22, 2023
Paramedics issue new high stakes threat over pay deal NSW paramedics have upped the ante in their pay battle, threatening to go 'nuclear' by letting their registrations lapse as the state heads into festive season. AAP · Nov 14, 2023
Crash investigators comb scene of car wrapped around power pole Two men were taken to hospital in a serious condition. Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2023
'Thank you for your sacrifice': tribute to workers after horror bus crash 'Your role as an emergency worker includes things most of us will never understand.' Newcastle Herald · Oct 23, 2023
Woman hospitalised after being attacked by dogs Council rangers were made aware after paramedics were called to reports a woman and dog had been injured. Newcastle Herald · Oct 17, 2023
NSW service diverts more than 1000 a month from EDs Nurses and paramedics from across Australia are being sought to help expand a fledgling NSW service that's proven vital in reducing the strain on hospitals. AAP · Oct 11, 2023
Sydney marathon runners hospitalised after event hit by spring heat Paramedics treated 40 people, of whom 26 were taken to hospital, seven in a serious condition The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023
Teenagers injured in early morning crash at Rutherford A young man and woman were hurt in the crash, with one requiring hospital treatment. Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2023
Driver reportedly left KFC drive thru, turned onto light rail line It's believed the driver left KFC before turning onto the light rail line. Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2023
Dirt bike and truck collide during peak hour traffic A man between 18-20 has been taken to hospital with spinal injuries. Newcastle Herald · Sep 6, 2023
Paramedics rush driver to hospital after car flips on Minmi Road A young man has been rushed to hospital after his car flipped, bringing traffic to a grinding halt on Minmi Road this afternoon. Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2023
Woman in 90s crashes car into market stalls, three people taken to hospital Police said the woman hit the stalls with her car while reversing. Newcastle Herald · Aug 13, 2023
Pedestrian airlifted to John Hunter with leg fractures after incident with vehicle The Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team treated and stabilised the man. Newcastle Herald · Jun 14, 2023
Maitland man, 58, charged over Hunter bus crash tragedy A 58-year-old Maitland man will face Cessnock Local Court on Tuesday charged over a fatal bus crash in the Hunter region of New South Wales. The New Daily · Jun 12, 2023
Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2023 NSW Ambulance fined $187,500 for breaching paramedic duty of care NSW Ambulance has been convicted and fined $187,500.
The New Daily · May 1, 2023 Heartbreak as slain Sydney paramedic farewelled Slain Sydney paramedic Steven Tougher has been remembered as a "young man of limitless potential" who was taken too soon, in a moving memorial service.
AAP · Apr 13, 2023 Ambos mourn mate killed in car park stabbing A 29-year-old paramedic and father is dead after being stabbed at a fast food restaurant in southwest Sydney where police arrested a knife-wielding man.
The New Daily · Apr 8, 2023 Rescued teens leapt into deep trouble from Maroubra cliff Two NSW teens have had a lucky escape after finding themselves trapped in a cave by pounding surf at Maroubra.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2023 'Doesn't carry much weight': late paramedic's wife slams ambulance service failures The NSW Ambulance service has admitted to failing in its duty of care regarding policies and procedures around restricted drugs, following the suicide of Lake Macquarie paramedic Tony Jenkins.
LiveScience · Mar 27, 2023 Blue-ringed octopus, one of the most toxic animals on Earth, bites woman multiple times An unnamed woman was bitten twice by a blue-ringed octopus, which contains one of the most dangerous neurotoxins on the planet, but she escaped relatively unharmed.
ABC News · Mar 22, 2023 Dominic Perrottet says he did not receive preferential health treatment for his wife. Let's unpack the phone call This is what we know about the phone call that New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet made to the health minister, instead of calling triple-0, when his wife was in "immense pain".
ABC News · Mar 20, 2023 Central Coast Highway reopens at East Gosford following major car crash A busy highway on the state's Central Coast has reopened after a major car crash caused gridlock during school pick-up.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2023 Six bushwalkers extracted by helicopter near Barrington Tops The group of six walkers called for help on Saturday afternoon when one of the men they were hiking with started to experience chest pains.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2023 Women critical after Harley Davidson crash in Hunter A Harley Davidson struck a concrete median strip, then hit a parked car.
Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023 Deadly blue-ringed octopus with enough venom to kill 20 humans bites woman swimming The blue-ringed octopus may look tiny but its venom packs a punch, with tetrodotoxin being strong enough to kill 20 humans by paralysing the body and stopping the victim from being able to breathe