Australia

Australia’s Victoria to launch virtual hospital pilot

The trial will run until June 2026.
18 hours ago

Ryde Hospital to introduce first MRI service as part of $341.7m upgrade

It will be located in the new seven-storey acute services building.
3 days ago

Queensland updates 80-year-old law governing Medical Research Institute

Key reforms include expanding eligibility for commercial incentive payments.
4 days ago

NSW Health Pathology takes over services at Hawkesbury District Hospital

Key services include on-site core chemistry and haematology.
4 days ago

Tasmanian women to save on contraceptives from 1 November

The measure is in line with Australia’s $516m (A$792.9m) Women’s Health Package.
5 days ago

Western Australia invests additional $328.5m in health infrastructure

This brings the total investment to $2.43b (A$3.7b) over the next four years.

Design team appointed for new paediatric hospice at Westmead

Construction timeframes will be confirmed following the appointment of a builder.

New integrated heatlh learning hub opens in Melbourne’s east

The facility is expected to host 3,000 students each year.

Redcliffe Hospital trials new tech for precise antibiotic dosing

It uses data and computer modelling combined with blood test results.

Wollongong Hospital installs new MRI machine under $14.4m upgrade

Commissioning and testing of the new MRI equipment are currently underway.

Australia invests $2.6m for oral health research

The funding will support five research projects.

Australian gov’t invests $2.6m in Rosebud Hospital upgrades

The facility is set to receive modern ventilation and infection control systems.

Australia announces fourth increase in aged care award wages

Registered nurses on level 2 will receive an additional $39.84 (A$60.20) per week.

Australian gov’t invests $1.06m in Maclean District Hospital upgrades

This includes improvements on its nurse call system and hospital lift.

Macquarie University Health adopts automation platform for patient records

It supports real-time search, batch uploads and a searchable repository.

Australian gov’t invests $7.9m in prevention research

The funding will establish new research streams.