Today, 6 February, marks the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen’s accession to the throne.

6 February 2012.

On Sunday 29 January The Royal Children’s Hospital welcomed Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor General and His Excellency Mr Michael Bryce AM AE to tour the new hospital and visit patients.

5 February 2012.

After being diagnosed with a kidney tumour early last year, Charlotte Stratford spent a lot of time at The Royal Children’s Hospital, and her charismatic character made her a hit with the nurses, doctors and staff at the RCH.

27 January 2012.

A new form of treatment for adolescents with anorexia is making the prospect of ‘cure’ a reality.

24 January 2012.

Samuel Hall is now a happy three-month-old baby thanks to life saving cardiac surgery at The Royal Children’s Hospital.

18 January 2012.

A remarkable operation to remove a huge section of Roy Barake’s brain has freed the four-year-old from a rare and devastating form of epilepsy.

11 January 2012.

Giorgios Papatratis is one brave 10-year-old. Today he is giving his little brother the best gift in the world, the gift of life.

9 January 2012.

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade escorted Santa for the 83rd consecutive year to The Royal Children’s Hospital on Christmas morning. View story and photos here.

28 December 2011.

Little Amelia Broomfield is finally in remission and home for Christmas after being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in May 2011.

23 December 2011.

Santa arrived at the RCH to spread some festive joy and light our beautiful nine-metre Christmas tree in Main Street

16 December 2011.