'That's what's got us worried': the illnesses on the rise as winter sets in 'There are lots of other respiratory viruses circulating.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 6
'No one has been held to account': Coalition attacks Labor over Mater failures Minister accused of 'ducking accountability and responsibility'. Newcastle Herald · Aug 5
'Clique culture' revealed at Westpac helicopter service over workplace and safety issues Confidential allegations released amid 'serious safety breaches'. Newcastle Herald · Aug 5
Public urged to avoid hospital unless ‘life might be in danger’ after record day for Sydney emergency departments Winter flu season is putting pressure on the health system, with medical staff bracing for the ‘worst three weeks of the year’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
One family's decision gave a teenager a chance to chase her biggest dream She got the call in the middle of the night for major surgery. Newcastle Herald · Jul 27
Hunter hospital gets a boost, but an important machine remains on wish list 'The community health needs of the town are enormous.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 22
'Escalating situation': hospital aggression rising amid mental health crisis NSW Opposition questions why Minns government won't release data. Newcastle Herald · Jul 20
Why NSW Is Tightening Nangs Laws And What It Means For Young People NSW is tightening nitrous oxide (nangs) laws with new retail limits, an under-18 sales ban, delivery restrictions and exemptions for legitimate use. Here’s what’s changing and why. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 2
$890m John Hunter expansion hits major milestone The facility is expected to treat its first patients by the end of the year. Newcastle Herald · Jul 1
Push to reopen waterway despite fears of brain-eating amoeba A community campaign to reopen a popular Upper Hunter waterway is gaining momentum. Newcastle Herald · Jun 21
'We deserve a maternity ward': mum speaks out as campaign reignites parties 'Obstetricians are not coming through the system.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 18
'It's just the reality': why the John Hunter needed an extra $55 million 'The alternative is to make cuts and we're not doing that' Newcastle Herald · Jun 15
$400 million for hospitals following mould scandal exposure 'Patients go to hospital for care, not danger from toxic mould.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 11
Why your wait in the emergency department just keeps getting longer Stuck in the ED? Here's why the hospital system is failing you. Newcastle Herald · Jun 9
AAP · Jun 9 Hospital bed woes trigger boost for care-at-home scheme Data from Australia's most populous state reveals people are staying in hospital much longer than necessary while waiting for aged care or disability support.
The Canberra Times · Jun 9 'Walking distance from Parliament': ACT govt to skip Senate inquiry into key bill 'Surely it's not too onerous.'
Newcastle Herald · Jun 9 'Unacceptable risk': Mater report should have prompted action two years ago 'What was the point of commissioning an engineering review?'
Newcastle Herald · Jun 3 'Game changer': Andrew Johns backs medicinal cannabis law change for drivers The Minns government will announce the changes on Thursday.
Newcastle Herald · May 31 Multiple failures caused mould contamination in cancer wards at the Mater for years Documents reveal the extent of the 'systemic problem'.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 28 Northern Beaches hospital handed to NSW government, ending troubled public-private partnership Transition and legal handover of hospital from private operator Healthscope to NSW Health occurs at 7am on Wednesday
AAP · Mar 30 'Poorly designed' minor drug diversion scheme panned Data has found few people are being granted access to a drug diversion scheme designed to stop minor offenders being trapped in court processes.
AAP · Mar 10 Record numbers quit emergency depts without full care Tens of thousands of people are leaving hospital before finishing emergency treatment despite having potentially life-threatening conditions, health data says.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 2 Possums, asbestos and pigeons: snap review into NSW hospitals highlights serious maintenance issues Health minister pledges to work quickly to improve hygiene after mould outbreak in Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital left two patients dead
AAP · Mar 1 Safety guidelines ignored before hospital fungus deaths Protections for some of the sickest patients at a major hospital were not implemented before a construction-induced fungal infection claimed two lives.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27 NSW government denies ‘covering up’ deadly fungal outbreak at major hospital Health minister says cluster of infections at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital was not publicised to avoid ‘unnecessarily scaring people’