Australia
Footscray Hospital enters next phase ahead of 2026 opening
Footscray Hospital enters next phase ahead of 2026 opening
Specialised staff will participate in 26 exercises to test critical care procedures.
Major construction starts on $585m Melton Hospital
The facility is expected to treat up to 130,000 patients annually.
Craig Drummond joins Ramsay Health Care board
He previously served as CEO of Medibank.
Eight Australian hospitals secure MERP funding for equipment upgrades
The investment supports ten equipment upgrade projects.
Australia’s medical devices market to grow 5% annually through 2034
Thanks to a $65.5m investment by the government.
Australian gov’t to establish new Bundaberg Hospital in Queensland
The facility will have 410 hospital beds.
Rockhampton Hospital’s expanded ED boosts acute treatment care
An emergency fast-track area features 12 new treatment spaces.
Australia allocates $65.5m for biomedical and medtech advancements
The funding supports three companies that will target projects within their expertise.
$982k grants back women’s health research in Victoria, Australia
Fifteen researchers will receive up to $98,000 (A$150,000) in funding.
Australian gov’t invests $1.1m for Victorian mRNA research projects
Six teams were chosen as part of the mRNA Victoria Research Acceleration Fund.
Frankston Hospital to be named Peninsula University Hospital in 2026
The change coincides with the opening of a new clinical services tower.
Broken Hill Hospital ED redevelopment reaches ‘Stage 2’ completion
The phase includes the reconfiguration of five treatment bays.
What’s next for Australia’s $724.1m Frankston Hospital redevelopment?
The clinical services tower’s structure and exterior facade have been completed.
Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown opens in NSW, Australia
The facility houses three operating theatres and 12 inpatient beds.
New virtual menopause health hub launches in NSW, Australia
It offers medical, nursing and allied health services in south-western Sydney.
St Vincent’s Hospital marks structural completion of Brenan Place
The building is expected to be completed in 2026.
Western Australia increases PATS fuel subsidy by 54%
Thanks to a $12.07m (A$18.5m) investment in the 2025-26 State Budget.