Health
Tasmanian health leaders unite to combat rising diabetes rates
Experts believe that up to 58% of type 2 diabetes cases are preventable through lifestyle changes
Wed Feb 12, 2025 - 5:00amHealth
Health
Hobart named Australia’s healthiest city in new study
The research evaluated various environmental and socioeconomic factors
Fri Feb 7, 2025 - 12:33pm
Health
Federal government extends Mersey Hospital funding
The federal government has extended funding for the Mersey Community Hospital
Fri Feb 7, 2025 - 11:57am
Health
Consultants called in to fix hospital temperature issues
Temporary measures including portable air conditioners have been implemented
Wed Feb 5, 2025 - 1:30pm
Local Council
Council warns against swimming at section of beach
Regular water sampling has detected several high bacteria readings
Wed Feb 5, 2025 - 5:00am
Health
Fury as LGH patients kept cool in heatwave with icy poles
The 'very old' building has failing air conditioning systems which are drawing criticism from unions
Tue Feb 4, 2025 - 6:35am
Health
'Dripping with sweat': Complaints of stifling heat in hospital wards
Premier Jeremy Rockliff acknowledged the hospital has ageing infrastructure
Wed Jan 29, 2025 - 5:00am
Health
Not-for-profit working to make dental care more accessible
Tasmania has the lowest number of dentists per capita and the highest rate of missing teeth among adults
Thu Jan 23, 2025 - 5:00am
Health
Richmond’s Bridge Street Surgery to close due to rising costs
Financial challenges have made it impossible for the surgery to continue operating sustainably
Thu Jan 16, 2025 - 12:27pm
Health
New parents celebrate arrival of Tassie's first identical triplets in years
The couple's journey to parenthood was filled with challenges
Sat Jan 11, 2025 - 5:00am