13.11.2026

Needle-free flu vaccine returns after bumper year for Queensland kids

For nine-year-old Dizzy, the best part of getting her flu vaccination this year wasn't just avoiding a needle, it was discovering the alternative actually smelled pretty good.

11.11.2026

Brand-new specialised cardiac service opens in Central Queensland

Patients across Central Queensland now have greater access to specialised cardiac care following the opening of Rockhampton Hospital’s new Cardiac Hybrid Theatre.

11.11.2026

Promise of beauty and fitness in a needle can have deadly consequences

The pursuit of the perfect look through the use of illegal peptides already poses a deadly threat, with hidden long-term side effects still a mystery.

11.11.2026

New youth mental health facilities take shape in Townsville and Rockhampton

Young people across North and Central Queensland are one step closer to accessing specialist mental health support closer to home, with construction contractors appointed for two new residential facilities in Townsville and Rockhampton.

10.11.2026

A stroke at 37: How faster treatment brought Angelica home to her family

For 37-year-old Mackay mum Angelica Murray, a sudden stroke turned an ordinary day into a race against time.

09.11.2026

Well-trodden pathway producing beacons of the bush

The Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) has provided the trajectory for hundreds of doctors to become integral cornerstones of country communities over the last 20 years.

09.11.2026

New masterplan sets future direction for The Prince Charles Hospital

The future of The Prince Charles Hospital is taking shape, with a new masterplan released for consultation.

06.11.2026

Welcome Baby: New service brings support to more First Nations mothers

A new maternity service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families has launched at Redcliffe Hospital following the model's proven success at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and Caboolture Hospital.

05.11.2026

Ipswich Hospital expansion reaches major milestone

Known as ‘topping out’, this milestone marks the halfway point of construction of the Ipswich Hospital Expansion, and the completion of the building's main structure.