20.08.2026

Cairns continues to expand

Cairns Hospital opened a new 32-bed surgical, orthopaedic and trauma care ward at its main site on the Esplanade, and as part of its master plan is developing centres of excellence, including one in toxicology.

19.08.2026

Perinatal support: Extra beds to keep mums and bubs together

Mothers experiencing severe mental health challenges during pregnancy or after giving birth will soon have access to specialist inpatient treatment and support on the Sunshine Coast.

19.08.2026

Regional oral health graduates enhance skills through mentoring program

After more than a decade working as a nurse in Far North Queensland, Tracey-lee Maher made the bold decision to retrain as a dentist and has since joined the oral health team at Cairns Hospital.

18.08.2026

Redcliffe Hospital ready to grow

Residents of Redcliffe and surrounding suburbs will benefit from improved health services through the Redcliffe Hospital expansion, with plans beginning to come to fruition as early construction works get underway this month. Local clinicians have

17.08.2026

Specialist mental health nurses join Queensland EDs

Queensland hospitals are beginning to welcome new specialist mental health nurses to their emergency departments (EDs), ensuring people experiencing mental health concerns receive more timely assessment, compassionate care, and connections to the

14.08.2026

Ambulance ramping down to six-year low

Queensland Health data for June 2026 shows ramping rates and elective surgery waitlists have decreased at half of Queensland’s Hospital and Health Services.

14.08.2026

Rockhampton Hospital’s beating heart keeps growing stronger

A key milestone in expanding cardiac care at Rockhampton Hospital has been reached, bringing the region closer to its goal of cutting patient travel to the southeast by 80 per cent.

11.08.2026

Mackay set for a huge health boost

Mackay Base Hospital master plan released, as part of the Hospital Rescue Plan.

07.08.2026

More than a job: Combining cultural knowledge with healthcare

Growing up in the close-knit community of Badu Island in remote Far North Queensland taught Sadie Baira the importance of caring for others and respecting culture and Elders.