23.09.2026

Having conversations now, for the care you’d like later

You can’t know what the future will hold, but planning your health care choices today can make a big difference if you become too unwell to speak for yourself.

15.09.2026

Maternity services return to Biloela and Cooktown

Returned birthing services have already delivered for one Queensland family. Baby Arlie Mae couldn’t wait to be born at Biloela Hospital, arriving less than 24 hours after the local maternity service reopened.

11.09.2026

When pregnancy sickness becomes too much to bear

Hyperemesis gravidarum is the most severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. While around 70 per cent of women experience some degree of NVP, the one per cent struck by HG face relentless illness.

09.09.2026

Common virus carries significant risk for expectant mothers

Expectant mothers are being reminded to be vigilant and see their GP if they experience cold and flu symptoms – especially in the first half of their pregnancy.

08.09.2026

Expanded Townsville health hub keeping care in the community

The three-year redevelopment and expansion of the Kirwan Health Campus have been completed, with a new community maternity and dentistry hub serving as the centrepiece.

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.

30.07.2026

A day in the Gladstone Transit Lounge

Transit lounges across Queensland are streamlining patient flow by freeing up critical beds across wards and emergency departments.

24.06.2026

Early bowel cancer detection saves lives: This is Sally’s story

At 38 years old, Sally Kriel was juggling life as a mum to two young boys while working as a Clinical Nurse Consultant when something started to feel wrong. Thankfully, her GP listened to her concerns and referred her for a colonoscopy, which found

19.06.2026

Logan Transit Care Hub improving the patient journey

In response to a growing community and increased demand on health services, Logan Hospital improving the flow of patients through the hospital while also ensuring patients receive the high-quality care and support they need.