Former head surgeon threatens to sue after being ‘forced out’

LAUNCESTON: The former director of surgery at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is threatening legal… read more

Ambulance Victoria facing $2.6m fine over paramedic’s overdose death

MELBOURNE: Ambulance Victoria has pleaded guilty to two Health and Safety Act charges and could… read more

Health and pokies as Tasmanian campaign begins

HOBART: Health, abortion, public transport and poker machines made up a mixed bag for Tasmania’s… read more

Government scrambles to respond to growing queue for home-care

CANBERRA: Diane Raulli struggles to get moving in the morning. She lives with paraplegia and… read more