Latest Australian Health News

Patel's lawyer summing up at manslaughter trial
Jayant Patel's lawyer has urged jurors in Patel's Brisbane manslaughter trial to put out of their minds the media storm that has swirled around client.

Hospital funding under scrutiny at estimates
The Northern Territory Opposition has questioned the Government about why funding for the Royal Darwin and Alice Springs Hospitals is millions of dollars more than what was originally announced.

Premier says health deal unlikely
The WA Premier Colin Barnett says it is unlikely the State Government will reach an agreement with the Commonwealth over the proposed federal health reform in the next two weeks.