Australia
Australia pharma to reach $24.5b by 2030 despite 'anniversary' price cuts
Australia pharma to reach $24.5b by 2030 despite 'anniversary' price cuts
Pharmaceutical spending is driven by demand and new product launches, says BMI.
10 hours ago
Australia expands Medicare incentives to increase GP bulk billing
Changes could save families hundreds of dollars in medical costs.
10 hours ago
How can drugmakers adjust to tighter price controls?
Cost pressure will persist as the government curbs healthcare spending.
1 day ago
Peninsula University Hospital completes full patient relocation
About 220 patients were transferred into the 12-storey tower on 20 January.
5 days ago
Australia commits $80.33m to 60 medical research trials
Funding focuses on chronic conditions, long COVID, and patient-informed technology.
6 days ago
Peninsula University Hospital reopens with capacity for 35,000 patients annually
The $730m redevelopment includes upgraded emergency department facilities.
Australian gov’t invests $9.70m for 306 GP training
This comes as more junior doctors are training for general practice.
NSW completes $297m rural health overhaul
The first stage of the Blayney project added residential aged care and health services.
Metro North Health names Nick Steele as new chief executive
He will lead Queensland’s largest hospital and health service.
Australia opens 2 new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
The network of clinics is easing pressure on Queensland hospitals.
Gunnedah Hospital launches $35.5m acute services building
The redevelopment enhanced emergency, maternity, and inpatient care.
$53.6m health plan speeds up patient discharge in Queensland hospitals
Hospitals will add 30 treatment spaces amidst rising bed gridlock.
Children’s Hospital Westmead completes $440.4m expansion
The expansion adds 14-storey building and 40 beds.
New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in East Adelaide, South Australia
It is intended to ease pressure on the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Fitzroy Crossing Renal Health Centre upgrade completed in Western Australia
An additional 16 patients will be able to receive regular dialysis treatments locally.
South Australia unveils first look for new Women’s and Children’s Hospital
It will feature an emergency department with 414 network beds.
Australian gov't invests $143m to recruit 100 cancer nurses
The government will raise supported cancer nursing positions to 350 by 2032.