Leroy Henderson was 23 when he lost control of an off-road buggy and almost severed his arm at the remote Packsaddle Roadhouse, 175 kilometres north of Broken Hill. Key points: The Royal Flying Doctor Service will get $1 billion over 10 years in the upcoming federal budget A global surge in fuel prices has put extra pressure on the charity's …
An inquest into how a Broken Hill teenager died from an infected toenail has heard his condition deteriorated rapidly in his final hours. Key points: The Coroner's Court hears evidence about Alex Braes' medical treatment in his final 12 hours A senior doctor says the 18-year-old was "compensating well", making it harder for medical staff to assess him The inquest …
Townsville's Mayor has raised serious questions over the reallocation of a multi-million-dollar fund announced by the federal government today. The funding: $40 million for redevelopment of Reef HQ $15 million for Royal Flying Doctors Service expansion Funds for Reef HQ in addition to $40 million already provided by the federal government The redevelopment of Reef HQ in the city and …