Australia
Metro North Health names Nick Steele as new chief executive
Metro North Health names Nick Steele as new chief executive
He will lead Queensland’s largest hospital and health service.
Australia opens 2 new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
The network of clinics is easing pressure on Queensland hospitals.
Gunnedah Hospital launches $35.5m acute services building
The redevelopment enhanced emergency, maternity, and inpatient care.
$53.6m health plan speeds up patient discharge in Queensland hospitals
Hospitals will add 30 treatment spaces amidst rising bed gridlock.
Children’s Hospital Westmead completes $440.4m expansion
The expansion adds 14-storey building and 40 beds.
New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in East Adelaide, South Australia
It is intended to ease pressure on the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Fitzroy Crossing Renal Health Centre upgrade completed in Western Australia
An additional 16 patients will be able to receive regular dialysis treatments locally.
South Australia unveils first look for new Women’s and Children’s Hospital
It will feature an emergency department with 414 network beds.
Australian gov't invests $143m to recruit 100 cancer nurses
The government will raise supported cancer nursing positions to 350 by 2032.
Northern Beaches Hospital to join NSW public health system
Clinical teams are collaborating to update the hospital’s ‘Clinical Services Plan’.
Bayside Health begins operations in Victoria, Australia
Each healthcare site under the merger continues to operate under its existing name.
Ramsay Health Care to acquire Canberra’s National Capital Private Hospital
This marks the group’s first hospital investment in the Australian Capital Territory.
Australia invests $187.2m in health and medical research projects
One of the projects will examine the role of gut bacteria in bowel cancer.
South-west Victoria health services to merge from April 2026
The hospital’s urgent care centre will expand onsite and virtual care services.
Australian gov't invests $49.72m in health projects for Victoria
This is the 9th funding round under the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund.
Atherton Hospital expands oncology services, boosts treatment capacity
Expanded oncology operations bring care closer to home.
Broken Hill hospital upgrade delivers modern emergency care in NSW
The redevelopment includes arts integration to improve patient experience.
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