09.10.2026

Cooktown welcomes first baby following return of birthing services

The arrival of baby Teuila Seiuli has marked a special milestone for Cooktown’s maternity team, with the birth of the 4.25kg girl celebrating the return of local birthing services after more than four years.

02.10.2026

New approach to women’s health brings care closer to Queensland communities

Women and girls' health hubs offer a welcoming space to manage various facets of health and wellbeing.

17.09.2026

Cuddle Cots mean the world to grieving parents

Queensland’s public hospitals will receive 22 additional and three replacement Cuddle Cots, giving grieving parents essential time to make memories and say goodbye.

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.

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.

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.

03.07.2026

PPEP Talk: Changing conversations around periods, pelvic pain, and endometriosis

The Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia (PPFA) is transforming how we teach and speak about pelvic health to high school students through its Periods, Pain, and Endometriosis Program (PPEP Talk®) by inviting boys to be part of the conversation.