Australia

Australia invests $77.8m in Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals upgrade

The project focuses on expanding acute inpatient capacity.

Australia unveils new rules to support incoming Aged Care Act

The rules cover issues from residential care to home support packages.

7MM treatment-resistant hypertension market to grow 5% annually until 2034

Better diagnostic practices and combination therapy developments drive the sector.

Redevelopment begins at Port Macquarie Private Hospital

It is expected to be completed by April 2026.

Builder appointed for $61.3m Temora Hospital redevelopment

The project is expected to be completed in 2028.

Upgrades underway for Australia’s Maryborough Hospital

A new forecourt and patient drop-off zone are being built.

Australian gov’t launches new virtual women’s health clinic

It offers free medical advice and treatment via phone or online.

SVHM adopts automated track system for pathology

The system moves samples using small motorised carriers known as “CARs”.

Western Australia Health, Baret to roll out state-wide messaging system

The platform supports secure communications amongst clinical and frontline staff.

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.

Rockhampton Hospital’s expanded ED boosts acute treatment care

An emergency fast-track area features 12 new treatment spaces.