Australia

$85.2m Ripley Health Expansion facility reaches practical completion

The 90-bed facility will provide geriatric care, palliative care, and interim care.
3 days ago

NSW health workers to get 8.5% pay rise under government deal

The increase is 4% plus 0.5% in superannuation from 1 July, and 4% from 1 July 2026.
3 days ago

New theatre suite opens at Victoria’s Yarrawonga Hospital

Staff are transitioning surgical services into the facility.
4 days ago

Australian gov’t expands body-worn camera trial to more NSW hospitals

A total of 15 hospitals are participating in the trial.
4 days ago

Royal Melbourne Hospital trials machine learning to predict ED stays

The models are designed to adapt across various healthcare settings.

Contractor named for Westmead supportive and palliative care unit

The unit will feature 15 bedrooms with en-suite facilities.

New cancer trial platform launched in Victoria, Australia

The first clinical trial has started at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

Trust in doctors crucial for AI acceptance in Australian healthcare

The majority were comfortable receiving AI information from their doctor.

Australia’s RBWH offers NanoKnife treatment for prostate cancer

Electrical pulses are delivered to damage cancer cells.

New $588m Rouse Hill Hospital to open in northwest Sydney

It will feature a primary access clinic and comprehensive birthing services.

Australia invests $77.8m in Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals upgrade

The project focuses on expanding acute inpatient capacity.

Australia unveils new rules to support incoming Aged Care Act

The rules cover issues from residential care to home support packages.

7MM treatment-resistant hypertension market to grow 5% annually until 2034

Better diagnostic practices and combination therapy developments drive the sector.

Redevelopment begins at Port Macquarie Private Hospital

It is expected to be completed by April 2026.