Vanuatu specialist women’s health: A New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme team led by Dr Richard Foon visited Vanuatu to provide urogynaecology care for women with complex pelvic floor conditions, seeing about 22 patients across Northern Provincial Hospital (Santo) and Port Vila Central Hospital and performing procedures including repairs for chronic childbirth injuries, vault prolapse surgery, vaginal hysterectomies and more—alongside physiotherapy and anaesthetist support to build local capability. Regional flu pressure: A late-season influenza surge is straining Albury Wodonga Health, with doctors advised to consider earlier discharge and use of Hospital In The Home/virtual care where safe. Heart care access across the Pacific: Three Tongan patients received specialist heart treatment in Fiji (angiography and stents) after local doctors determined care wasn’t available at home. Vanuatu ferry tragedy: Families of MV Matui survivors are still waiting on missing people at sea, with two deaths reported, more than 30 missing, and 14 rescued; two young siblings are recovering at Northern Provincial Hospital. Domestic violence deaths (NSW): Three women died in separate domestic-violence-related incidents in NSW over 24 hours, prompting renewed calls for support services and emergency help. Health emergency response (Australia): A man trapped after falling about 30 metres into a rock crevice near Melbourne was winched to safety and flown to Royal Melbourne Hospital in stable condition.