Australia

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.

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.