Troubled hospital becomes surgery hub to cut backlog A billion-dollar hospital that was absorbed into public hands after a toddler died will host a surgery centre to relieve a strained health system. AAP · Jan 27
Bondi Beach Reopens, But On The Ground Mental Health Support Will Stay In Place Police have lifted the Bondi Beach crime scene following Sunday’s fatal shooting, reopening most of the area. Pedestrian.tv · Dec 18, 2025
Tears flow as community mourns Bondi massacre victims A devastated community is mourning those killed in a shooting rampage at Bondi Beach as loved ones of the victims say they have been robbed of their happiness. AAP · Dec 14, 2025
Bondi beach attack: what we know so far about the shooting in Australia At least 16 people are dead after a mass shooting at a Jewish celebration at Bondi beach on Sunday evening, including one shooter The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2025
Bondi Beach shooting latest: State premier defends police response to attack; Isis flags found in gunmen’s car Ten-year-old girl was among those killed in attack at Hanukkah celebration The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025
Patients suffer while hospital funding row drags on Emergency room doctors work tirelessly to prepare patients for treatment but without funding co-operation, delays for critical care may continue to increase. AAP · Dec 9, 2025
Online safety regulator says teens ‘will lose interest pretty quickly’ in social media – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025
Landlords in illegal tobacco, vape store firing line An illicit tobacco and vape crackdown is expanding to landlords, with jail time threatened for those who don't shut down dodgy shops. AAP · Nov 10, 2025
NSW shop landlords could be jailed for allowing tenants to sell illicit tobacco and vapes under new laws Laws being introduced to state parliament will allow fines up to $165,000, a year in prison, or both for owners of commercial premises The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2025
Smoke shops shut down a stone's throw from health HQ Two stores allegedly selling illicit tobacco and vape products were operating metres from the offices of health officials attempting to curb the prolific issue. AAP · Nov 4, 2025
First stores allegedly selling illegal tobacco shut down in Sydney as officials wield new powers Health minister Ryan Park promises the two closures are ‘just the beginning’ as NSW tries to stem sharp rise in illicit cigarettes and vapes The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2025
NSW Labor ignores own drugs summit advice by keeping sniffer dogs and strip-searches at festivals Police minister Yasmin Catley says high-visibility tactics remain important ‘investigative tools’ – even at music festivals trialling pill testing The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025
Woman charged after allegedly sabotaging gas supply at two Sydney hospitals NSW police allege water and gas mains were cut at first hospital in Sutherland before gas main switched off at nearby facility The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025
Woman charged for alleged water, gas cuts at hospitals A woman who allegedly cut water and gas mains at two hospitals has been charged amid warnings the incidents could have been "catastrophic" for patients. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2025 NSW to buy back private Northern Beaches hospital for $190m Minns government announces in-principle deal that will see the entire hospital integrate into the public system
AAP · Oct 3, 2025 States hit emergency alert over 'unfair' hospital funds Pressure is ramping up on the federal health minister as state and territories double down on claims he is walking back on a funding promise.
AAP · Sep 16, 2025 Mist opportunities: nasal spray to boost flu immunity Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against the flu, with the planned rollout of new immunisation methods to help overcome needle anxiety.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Hospital admissions jump during 'difficult' winter Hospitalisations in the nation's largest health system are expected to remain high as substantial funds are spent reducing elective surgery backlogs.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2025 Overcrowding in NSW hospitals ‘worst’ some doctors have seen as winter illnesses clog emergency departments State health minister Ryan Park says there have been more than 45,000 presentations to EDs over the past five days
The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2025 Six-year-old girl dies of influenza after twice being discharged from Sydney hospital Girl was sent home from Sydney Children’s hospital in Randwick twice before being admitted to Northern Beaches hospital a day later, where she died
The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025 NSW minister Ryan Park used ministerial car for 456km trip from Sydney to Jindabyne during ski season Exclusive: Health minister’s diaries show no formal events in the Snowy Mountains town, but trips for private purposes were allowed under the rules at the time
The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2025 Royal Prince Alfred hospital management pauses cuts across women and babies unit after protests Exclusive: One midwife said staff were ‘so relieved that the cuts had been paused’ and that they hoped a fair roster could be negotiated
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2025 Women and babies could die due to midwife cuts at Sydney’s RPA hospital, staff warn Midwives’ union president warns women giving birth at one of the city’s largest hospitals will not receive a level of care considered safe
Space · Jun 13, 2025 Proposed NASA radio probe could use gravity 'lumpiness' to reveal the insides of alien worlds A new probe in development known as GIRO represents a low-cost step toward unlocking the secrets of exoplanets, all through the invisible pull of gravity.
AAP · Jun 10, 2025 Extra cash needed to solve spiralling surgery crisis Politicians and medical experts agree only extra funding can fix a crisis in public hospitals, where more patients are waiting longer times for surgeries.