01.10.2026

The simple steps to stop the spread of syphilis

The number of syphilis cases across Australia remains high, making testing and early treatment more important than ever before.

09.09.2026

Future of Coomera healthcare in safe hands

The new Coomera Hospital reached a major milestone today with Multiplex named as preferred contractor.

03.09.2026

Breathe with ease, not wheeze

Asthma can affect anyone, and is one of the most common reasons children visit doctors, or are admitted to hospital.

02.09.2026

Beds blocked: Queensland long-stay patient numbers surge past 1,400

The number of Queensland’s long-stay patients experiencing delayed discharge has more than tripled since 2022.

30.08.2026

CHO calls for more vaccinations ahead of later flu peak

Chief Health Officer Dr Marianne Gale has urged Queenslanders to get vaccinated with this year’s flu season expected to peak in the coming weeks.

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.

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.

17.08.2026

Specialist mental health nurses join Queensland EDs

Queensland hospitals are beginning to welcome new specialist mental health nurses to their EDs, ensuring people experiencing mental health concerns receive more timely assessment, compassionate care, and connections to the most appropriate support.

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.