Australia

Australia allocates $65.5m for biomedical and medtech advancements

Australia allocates $65.5m for biomedical and medtech advancements

The funding supports three companies that will target projects within their expertise.
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$982k grants back women’s health research in Victoria, Australia

Fifteen researchers will receive up to $98,000 (A$150,000) in funding.
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Australian gov’t invests $1.1m for Victorian mRNA research projects

Six teams were chosen as part of the mRNA Victoria Research Acceleration Fund.
1 day ago

Frankston Hospital to be named Peninsula University Hospital in 2026

The change coincides with the opening of a new clinical services tower.
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Broken Hill Hospital ED redevelopment reaches ‘Stage 2’ completion

The phase includes the reconfiguration of five treatment bays.
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What’s next for Australia’s $724.1m Frankston Hospital redevelopment?

The clinical services tower’s structure and exterior facade have been completed.
4 days ago

Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown opens in NSW, Australia

The facility houses three operating theatres and 12 inpatient beds.
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New virtual menopause health hub launches in NSW, Australia

It offers medical, nursing and allied health services in south-western Sydney.

Western Australia increases PATS fuel subsidy by 54%

Thanks to a $12.07m (A$18.5m) investment in the 2025-26 State Budget.

Australian gov’t unveils five-year FHRI Fund Strategy for WA

The “Spotlight Program” will be its flagship initiative.

New safe assessment unit to open at Shellharbour Hospital

It offers a low-stimulus environment for patients struggling in a busy ED setting.

Australia invests $1.2b to cut Queensland’s elective surgery waiting times

The funding includes $834m (A$1.27b) for the Surgery Connect programme.

Contractor named for $1.2b new women and babies hospital project

The project will replace the century-old King Edward Memorial Hospital.

Temporary ambulance site opens in Unanderra, New South Wales

Thirteen paramedics will be based at the temporary site.

Australian gov’t allocates $656.3m to expand Queensland Ambulance Service

This includes a $164m (A$250m) investment in infrastructure.

Australia invests $7.9m in medical support for heart disease and diabetes

Fourteen start-ups and innovators will receive funding and commercialisation support.