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Australia's digital health market set for 10% annual surge through 2035
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.
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Australia grants $450,000 funding boost to fast-track cancer trials
This brings total investments to $975,000.
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.
Victoria’s new Footscray Hospital adds 200 beds, advanced radiology services
It hosts the state's first fully public pathology service.
Australia to invest $13m in international clinical trial collaborations
Research will test new treatments, drugs, and devices in real-world care.
NSW’s St George Hospital building centralises outpatient, community services
It is scheduled to open in the coming months.
Australia launches ‘Open Science Policy’ for health research
Data, methods, software, and code should be shared openly.
Australia pharma to reach $24.5b by 2030 despite 'anniversary' price cuts
Pharmaceutical spending is driven by demand and new product launches, says BMI.
Australia expands Medicare incentives to increase GP bulk billing
Changes could save families hundreds of dollars in medical costs.
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.
Australia commits $80.33m to 60 medical research trials
Funding focuses on chronic conditions, long COVID, and patient-informed technology.
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.
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