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Katherine Hospital

A public hospital in Northern Territory.

About this hospital

State or territory
Northern Territory
Health network
NT Regional Health Services (NTRHS)
Status
Open
Also known as
Katherine

Waiting times by urgency category

Each tile shows one measure for all planned surgery at this hospital in one urgency category.

Your treating specialist gives you an urgency category. You do not choose it. Surgery in category 1 is recommended within 30 days, category 2 within 90 days and category 3 within 365 days.

A rank compares this hospital with the other public hospitals that published the same figure for the same period. The page shows a rank only on a current published figure. It never ranks a withheld or unreported figure. It also never ranks a figure from an earlier period.

Median wait: Category 1, urgent
11 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank64th of 234 nationally

Change on the year before+5 days

Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
72 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank182nd of 245 nationally

Change on the year before+4 days

Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
87 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank53rd of 246 nationally

Change on the year before-87 days

Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
71%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank219th of 234 nationally

Change on the year before-11 percentage points

Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
57%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank209th of 245 nationally

Change on the year before-2 percentage points

Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
95%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank89th of 246 nationally

Change on the year before+19 percentage points

Waiting times by procedure

The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.

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Planned surgery procedures at Katherine Hospital2024–25, released 19 August 2026
ProcedureMedian waitWaiting more than 365 daysPatients treated
Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage29 daysRank 79th of 158 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure27 surgeries
Circumcision51 daysRank 25th of 102 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure22 surgeries
Skin lesion - excision of53 daysRank 180th of 214 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 169 nationally68 surgeries
Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion)86 daysRank 47th of 132 nationally1.8%Rank 48th of 119 nationally112 surgeries
Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty391 daysRank 49th of 58 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure18 surgeries
AdenoidectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Anal fissure - repair ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Arthroscopynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Axillary node dissectionEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026
Bartholin's abscess drainageEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Bartholin's cyst - removal ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Breast lump - excision and/or biopsyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026
Carpal tunnel releasenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure6 surgeries
Common peroneal nerve releaseEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Cone biopsynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Curettage and evacuation of uterusnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure6 surgeries
CystoscopyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Dialysis access surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Diathermy of wart/sEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Dupytren's contracture releasenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Ectropion - correction ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Endometrial ablationnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Epididymal cyst - removal ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
EthmoidectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Exostosis - excision ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Female sterilisationnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure6 surgeries
Functional endoscopic sinus surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Ganglion - excision ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Haemorrhoidectomynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure5 surgeries
Herniorrhaphynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Hydrocele - repair ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure5 surgeries
Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure6 surgeries
Laparoscopynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure7 surgeries
Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ)not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure5 surgeries
Lymphangioma - surgery forEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026
MastectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026
MastoidectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026
Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
MyomectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Myringotomynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure9 surgeries
Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Nasal polypectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
OrchidopexyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Pilonidal sinus surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure8 surgeries
Pterygium - excision ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure6 surgeries
Pyogenic granuloma - removal ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026
Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
SeptoplastyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026
Toenail surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy)Earlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Trigger finger/thumb releaseEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026
TurbinectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Ureteric stent - insertion ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Urethra - dilatation ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026
Vaginal repair - anterior/posteriorEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Varicose veins treatmentEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026

Waiting times by specialty

The shortest median wait comes first. A specialty with no published figure follows, in name order.

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Planned surgery specialties at Katherine Hospital2024–25, released 19 August 2026
SpecialtyMedian waitWaiting more than 365 daysPatients treated
General surgery32 daysRank 92nd of 235 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 214 nationally79 surgeries
Gynaecology36 daysRank 77th of 191 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 159 nationally61 surgeries
Plastic surgery68 daysRank 91st of 110 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure41 surgeries
Ophthalmology86 daysRank 58th of 141 nationally0.8%Rank 31st of 135 nationally119 surgeries
Ear, nose and throat surgery238 daysRank 105th of 141 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure27 surgeries
Cardio-thoracic surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Orthopaedic surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Other surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Vascular surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026

Each chart shows one figure for each year the source published it. A year with no published figure is a gap in the line, and the table under the chart gives the reason.

Median wait at Katherine Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
01002003002012–132015–162018–192021–222024–25
  • Category 1, urgent
  • Category 2, semi-urgent
  • Category 3, non-urgent
  • No figure published for this year. The table gives the reason.
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Median wait at Katherine Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Financial yearCategory 1, urgentCategory 2, semi-urgentCategory 3, non-urgent
2011–1215 days63 days162 days
2012–139 days57 days114 days
2013–1410 days66 days178 days
2014–1511 days89 days177 days
2015–1622 days53 days260 days
2016–177 days57 days290 days
2017–182 days50 days224 days
2018–194 days34 days135 days
2019–207 days47 days70 days
2020–216 days23 days63 days
2021–2215 days83 days238 days
2022–2322 days56 daysnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure
2023–246 days68 days174 days
2024–2511 days72 days87 days
Share treated within the recommended time at Katherine Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
0%50%100%2012–132015–162018–192021–222024–25
  • Category 1, urgent
  • Category 2, semi-urgent
  • Category 3, non-urgent
  • No figure published for this year. The table gives the reason.
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Share treated within the recommended time at Katherine Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Financial yearCategory 1, urgentCategory 2, semi-urgentCategory 3, non-urgent
2011–1266%64%76%
2012–1372%60%92%
2013–1460%58%81%
2014–1568%52%91%
2015–1671%66%70%
2016–17100%69%67%
2017–1899%98%94%
2018–1997%95%94%
2019–2089%79%94%
2020–2194%85%95%
2021–2280%56%70%
2022–2390%79%not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure
2023–2482%59%76%
2024–2571%57%95%

Hospitals nearby

These are the open public hospitals nearest Katherine Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.

  1. Palmerston Regional Hospital258 kilometres away
  2. Royal Darwin Hospital276 kilometres away
  3. Kununurra Hospital408 kilometres away
  4. Wyndham Hospital460 kilometres away
  5. Gove Hospital548 kilometres away
  6. Tennant Creek Hospital614 kilometres away
  7. Halls Creek Hospital647 kilometres away
  8. Mornington Island Hospital780 kilometres away

What this page leaves out

Private hospitals are excluded. This page covers public hospitals only, so it shows no private hospital.

Before you use these figures

Surgery Waits is not medical advice. Your general practitioner and your treating specialist can help you decide what is right for you.

In an emergency, call 000.

Where this data comes from

  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and urgency category, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    3 October 2026
    Data released
    19 August 2026
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 3 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times/v/2026-10-03/
  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and intended procedure, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    20 October 2026
    Data released
    19 August 2026
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 19 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times-by-procedure/v/2026-10-20/
  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and surgical specialty, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    20 October 2026
    Data released
    19 August 2026
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 19 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times-by-specialty/v/2026-10-20/
  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Hospitals, Local Hospital Networks and Primary Health Networks in MyHospitals, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    3 October 2026
    Data released
    19 August 2026
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, mapping details extract, sourced 3 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-hospitals-myhospitals/v/2026-10-03/
  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Reported measures and their codes in MyHospitals, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    27 October 2026
    Data released
    The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reported measures, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reported-measures/v/2026-10-27/
  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Reporting unit mappings to health networks and states in MyHospitals, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    27 October 2026
    Data released
    The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reporting units, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reporting-unit-mappings/v/2026-10-27/
  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Reporting unit codes and alternative names in MyHospitals, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    27 October 2026
    Data released
    The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reporting units, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reporting-units/v/2026-10-27/