Australia
Australia’s Sunbury Community Hospital to expand care services in July
Australia’s Sunbury Community Hospital to expand care services in July
This includes three additional chemotherapy chairs.
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Biloela Hospital redevelopment progresses in Queensland, Australia
Contractors have been appointed to oversee six new staff accommodation units.
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New NSW pathology hub to launch in Westmead Hospital Precinct
The Westmead laboratory conducts 3.5 million pathology-related tests per year.
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Australian gov’t invests $9.8m in NSW Royal Flying Doctor Service
The funding supports the Rural Aerial Health Service.
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Australia’s new Aged Care Act to start on 1 November
It introduces a statement of rights for older Australians.
Australia’s new $6.5m ‘supercomputer’ to support Victoria’s medical research
The system is designed to process large-scale health datasets in a matter of hours.
Moama ambulance station planned for New South Wales
The station is planned to start operations later this year.
Australian gov’t invests $37.8m in Victoria’s emergency care
The funding will increase the number of short-stay units and nurses.
Hybrid therapy for atrial fibrillation offered in New South Wales hospital
It combines cardiac surgery with catheter-based treatment to restore normal heart rhythm.
Development application lodged for Launceston’s Northern Heart Centre
Construction is expected to begin in early 2026.
Australia’s Healthscope parent entities fall into receivership
The group’s 37 hospitals continue to operate as normal.
Australian gov’t launches $15.4m GP trainee incentive in Queensland
Eligible doctors will receive a one-off payment of $25,726 (A$40,000).
Australian gov’t unveils $9.4b health budget for Tasmania
The funding supports hospital upgrades, elective surgery, and mental health infrastructure.
Australia invests $3.05m for Launceston General Hospital surgical robot
The tech will be used for urological, gynaecological, and other precision procedures.
What’s next for the $163m Griffith Base Hospital redevelopment?
The facility’s opening date will be announced in the coming weeks.
Nepean Hospital implements safe staffing levels in New South Wales
It has recruited over 13 full-time equivalent nurses in the emergency department.
Australia breaks ground on $502m health education and research complex
The facility is set to open in 2028.
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