Alison Branley

The peak private hospitals body has written to the prime minister, detailing what it claims are some of the worst behaviours by private health insurers. 

The annual test of literacy and numeracy for students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 shows some isolated improvements but largely stable results.

Cancer diagnosis in young people is on the rise, but there are practical ways to support loved ones going through treatment. 

School bullying reaches devastating new peaks in Australia with figures showing a rising number of children as young as 10 expressing serious emotional distress following online and in-person abuse.

A University of Sydney-led paper undertook Australia's first peer-targeted study of unpaid work for childcare workers, amid a crisis of confidence across the sector.

Health insurer Bupa is accused of ongoing unscrupulous behaviour towards its customers amid legal action by the competition watchdog. 

Australian vaccination rates plummeting among young children

New research shows educational disadvantage begins when children are as young as two if they cannot access child care. With about one-quarter of the country living in "childcare deserts", experts are demanding more from both parties.

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb decided to keep Sergeant Justone Wong on the force after he was convicted of dangerous driving causing death over an incident that happened while on duty.

Nearly 500,000 Australians could be missing out on hundreds of dollars in savings at the pharmacy each year because of poor understanding and uptake of the country's "clunky" pharmaceutical safety net scheme.

You've probably heard a lot about something called the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme — or the PBS — this week. Here are some of your most commonly asked questions.

It is deja vu for Queensland residents as they work to save property from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred rainfall.

There's a growing push in Australia's medical circles to do away with antiquated fax machines amid concerns the country's medical referral and documentation system is outdated.

When specialist referrals expire, some patients are being charged twice for more costly initial consultations, despite their care being ongoing. Health experts say it's a potentially illegal practice that's costing patients.  

The Global Commission on Clinical Obesity has put forward 18 criteria for diagnosing clinical obesity, moving away from the use of the Body Mass Index. 

More Australian women come forward with concerns about serious side effects from the popular contraceptive Depo-Provera, with many claiming they were not made aware of the risks of the high-dose hormone.

The contraceptive Depo-Provera has been linked to an increased risk of developing a non-malignant brain tumour, prompting lawsuits in the US and Canada. Now Australian patients are considering a class action.

There are rising concerns about links between a common contraceptive and a type of brain tumour. 

Experts say comprehensive one-on-one early intervention programs are having positive outcomes for young males at risk of becoming adults perpetrators of family violence.

Families and schools say it's more than possible to set children with disability up for success with their education. These are some of their best tips.