Health & Wellbeing

19 March 2026

Sleep tight and remember right

By CPAP Australia Most people believe memory is formed while they are awake, studying, working or learning new skills. While that is partly true, the most important part of the process actually happens after you fall asleep. Sleep is when your brain ...

16 March 2026

New VR to help wheelchair users

The State Government is investing in new research which will use virtual reality (VR) to help people practise how to manage falls and navigate everyday environments safely, without risk of real-world injury. The University of Queensland and the Natio...

16 March 2026

Free brain injury expo

A free community expo aimed at raising awareness of brain injury and supporting those affected will be held in Narangba on Friday, March 20. The Flourish & Thrive – Brain Injury Expo 2026 will take place on Friday, March 20, from 9am to 1pm at Narang...

8 March 2026

Early GP visits prove key in fight against cancer

THE Royal Australian College of GPs is urging Australians to take simple, proactive steps that could save their lives, starting with a visit to their local doctor. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death nationwide. While Australia has some...

8 March 2026

Mental health help line open

By Neami National Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Medicare Mental Health phone service is a free and confidential service designed to make that first step easier, especially for people feeling...

1 March 2026

Emergency sparks Epilepsy call

A Queensland mother has recalled the terrifying moment she watched her 12-year-old son lie unconscious in a rescue helicopter after suffering his first epileptic seizure, as LifeFlight pushes for greater awareness and lifesaving first-aid knowledge. ...

1 March 2026

More ‘free’ GPs

Residents in Blair have gained greater access to free GP appointments, with new figures showing the number of bulk billing practices in the electorate has risen from 13 to 23. The increase comes as bulk billing rates have climbed across Queensland, w...

28 February 2026

Fast-tracking local scans

Residents in Fernvale and surrounding communities can now access same-day appointments for most scans, with Fernvale Radiology announcing expanded availability and a strong focus on bulk-billed services. The local practice, located at 1454 Brisbane V...

23 February 2026

$331M funding for Rural Generalist training until 2030

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has secured $331.7m from the Federal Government to deliver its national training program from now to December 2030. The funding, announced by Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler, prov...