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Australian gov’t unveils new designs for Milton Ulladulla Hospital upgrade
Australian gov’t unveils new designs for Milton Ulladulla Hospital upgrade
Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2025.
New Tara Hospital opens in Queensland, Australia
It replaces the 60-year-old facility.
Australia invests $3.5m in health worker housing for Coffs Harbour
The funding is part of the $127.3m (A$200.1m) ‘Key Health Worker Accommodation’ programme.
Caloundra Private Day Hospital reopens in Queensland after $6.3m upgrade
It now features three upgraded operating theatres and new patient support areas.
Australia allocates $1.9m for palliative care research in New South Wales
Expressions of interest open close on 23 March.
Australia invests $474,000 to upgrade Upper Hunter health facilities in NSW
The funding will be distributed evenly across three key projects.
Australian gov’t invests $13.8m in primary care research
The investment will support seven projects across the country’s leading universities.
Australia’s new Pakenham Community Hospital progresses with design reveal
The designs feature specialised spaces for dialysis and dental care.
$173m Austin Hospital emergency department upgrades now underway
Main works are expected to be completed by 2028.
NSW to build new ambulance station in Glendenning
This is part of the $615.5m infrastructure programme.
Australia invests $270,000 to upgrade Shoalhaven health facilities
Shoalhaven Hospital, Milton Ulladulla Hospital, and other facilities will benefit from the funding.
Australian gov’t allocates $1.3m to support general practices in Tasmania
The funding will support infrastructure expansions and the purchase of new medical equipment.
Australian institute introduces faster prostate cancer treatment in Lismore
Higher radiation doses are administered over five sessions, compared to the previous 20.
Australian gov’t invests $360m in Medicare for women’s health
The package includes the first PBS listing of new oral contraceptive pills in over 30 years.
The Alfred welcomes new robotic system for surgical procedures
The tech will assist with minimally invasive cancer procedures.
Australia’s Laverton Hospital main works to progress with new contractor
Construction is scheduled to begin in March.
New Women and Babies Hospital construction to start in Western Australia
The facility is set to replace the century-old King Edward Memorial Hospital.
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