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Australian gov’t unveils concept design for new $12.8m Launceston Hospice
Australian gov’t unveils concept design for new $12.8m Launceston Hospice
Construction is set to begin in mid-2025.
$70.5m Cowra Hospital redevelopment reaches structural completion
The facility will include renal dialysis, oncology services, and its first CT scanner.
Tamworth Hospital unveils maternity simulation and training centre
It will be run in partnership with Hunter New England Local Health District and Charles Darwin University.
Honeywell to provide building automation for Victoria’s first fully electric hospital
The 274-bed facility will use Honeywell’s building management solutions to improve energy efficiency and operational performance.
New cardiac electrophysiology service launched at Gosford Hospital
A key offering includes therapeutic ablation for patients with irregular heart rhythms.
Australian gov’t unveils innovation hub at Royal Perth Hospital
It includes facilities for 3D-printing high-fidelity prototypes and a VR lounge.
New Warrawong Community Health Centre underway with contractor appointment
Construction is expected to be completed by 2026.
Royal Melbourne Hospital joins forces with ANDHealth for digital solutions
RMH will receive independent expert advice on emerging technologies.
Fairfield Hospital redevelopment moves forward with master planning
The master plan will outline the site’s vision and designate areas for potential expansion.
Australia invests $130m to reduce overdue surgeries
This includes $121.1m in funding to expand hospital capacity across New South Wales.
Austral invests $32.5m in type 1 diabetes research
The funding will focus on prevention, treatment, and potential cures.
BreastScreen NSW implements machine reading tech for mammography
The tech will provide radiologists with supplementary analysis for cancer detection.
$2m grant to boost cancer immunotherapy research in Australia
The centre will advance immunotherapy through real-time monitoring of patients' immune responses.
New breast screening clinic opens in Hobart, Tasmania
It is the third permanent clinic in the state.
Australia’s FWLHD unveils chronic and complex wound and stoma clinic
The clinic will operate once a week from Broken Hill Hospital.
Australian gov’t funds $324k grant for Legionnaires’ Disease research
The grant will support the development of a genomic surveillance system.
Australian gov’t unveils designs for $587m Melton Hospital
The project is slated for completion in 2029.
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