Australia

Jardine Matheson to buy Australian medical firm for $2.4b

The deal included I-MED’s minority stake in Harrison.ai.
2 days ago

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead opens new Wattle Building

The new paediatric hospital building focuses on family-centred care, natural light, play, and connection to landscape.
3 days ago

Australia boosts dementia research funding with multimillion grant

It will also provide up to $32.2m for researchers.
4 days ago

Australia begins $535m expansion of Monash Medical Centre

The upgrade includes a seven-storey medical tower, expected by 2029.

Australia to boost cancer research with $1.9m centre

It will use advanced imaging and cellular‑level immunology tools.

South Australia adds 4,001 health workers after 2022 hiring push

Central Adelaide Local Health Network had the biggest staff boost.

Australia funds $23m study into long COVID persisting beyond 12 weeks

The research will include investigating the biological pathways and causes of PASC subtypes.

Australia's digital health market set for 10% annual surge through 2035

This will be driven by healthcare systems increasingly focusing on strengthening diagnostic pathways.

Australia kicks off first stage of $630m Fairfield Hospital project

This includes plans for a new 460-space multi-storey car park.

$110m funding boost to support Australians with chronic conditions

Chronic conditions cause 90% of deaths and affect most Australians.

$85M funding to to boost health research, mRNA innovation in Australia

It targets serious health conditions with limited treatment options.

Software, precision devices drive Australia’s diagnostic imaging growth

Australia held 4% of the APAC diagnostic imaging market in 2025.

Australia to invest $13m in international clinical trial collaborations

Research will test new treatments, drugs, and devices in real-world care.