Australia

Australia adds Galactosaemia tests to Victoria newborn screening programme

The genetic condition affects the body’s ability to metabolise galactose.

Australia’s oncology devices market to witness 3% CAGR until 2033

It accounted for 10% of the Asia Pacific market in 2024.

Australia invests $6.3m to build new Tasmania cancer wellness centre

It will be located opposite the Royal Hobart Hospital.

$95m Peel Health Campus redevelopment underway in Western Australia

Forward works are expected to begin in the coming months.

Australia invests $3.2m in Aboriginal-led health programmes for children

The programmes aim to provide culturally safe healthcare.

Australia unveils $924.2k women’s health research grants in Victoria

Key areas include orthopaedics and sexual and reproductive health.

Cessnock Hospital redevelopment moves forward public exhibition plans

Main works construction is expected to begin in mid-year.

What’s next for the Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment?

A portion of the former Grafton Gaol is set to be acquired to support the upgrade

Australia’s RPA Hospital unveils new private maternity wing

It features rooms equipped with amenities such as an ensuite bathroom.

Australia invests $1.4m to connect more patients to cancer nurses

The ‘Find My Nurse’ tool will include information on specialist cancer nurses.

Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment progresses with structural works

The campus will feature a new intensive care unit and a high-dependency unit.

Australian gov’t appoints contractor for Hedland MRI suite

The suite will include rooms for scanning, control, and anaesthetic preparation.

Lead design team appointed for Australia’s Blue Mountains Hospital

The team will work with the NBMLHD to identify future health service requirements.

Milton Ulladulla, Shoalhaven Hospitals receive $131,000 for upgrades

The funding is part of the government’s Regional Health Minor Works Programme.

Australia expands Victoria’s stroke unit capacity with second ambulance

The purpose-built 5.3-tonne vehicle is equipped with an onboard CT scanner.