'No evidence' of medicinal cannabis effectiveness treating anxiety, depression or PTSD
Australian researchers have urged greater regulation for the prescribing of medicinal cannabis following a 'largest-ever' safety and efficacy review.
AdPha partners with Therapeutic Guidelines to deliver obesity clinical guidance
A strategic partnership between Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) and Therapeutic Guidelines will see a new clinical resource, ObesiD, made available from today.
Overall public hospital performance worse than 10 years ago, report suggests
The Australian Medical Association has released its 2026 Public Hospital Report Card, suggesting overall performance remains "significantly worse" than 10 years ago.
The human touch: how staff uniforms can support emotional and social wellbeing in aged care
Uniforms are more than functional workwear. When thoughtfully considered, they can quietly support emotional wellbeing, dignity and connection.
From ransomware to resilience: navigating data risk in health care
Here are some key data security challenges and risks healthcare organisations in Australia are currently facing — and potential ways to mitigate them.
LiveLife Personal Mobile Alarm
The LiveLife Alarm is an SOS pendant with automatic fall detection technology.
Ambu single-use medical devices
With its Danish heritage dating back to 1937, Ambu's medical devices exhibit Scandinavian...
The human touch: how staff uniforms can support emotional and social wellbeing in aged care
Uniforms are more than functional workwear. When thoughtfully considered, they can quietly support emotional wellbeing, dignity and connection.
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COVID-19 training fail lands residential aged care provider $150K fine
A residential aged care provider that employed 106 workers across the workplace has been...
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Alliance to lay foundations for national creative health infrastructure
Creative Health Alliance Australia launched this month, in order to lay the foundations for...
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Ramsay to close 17 psychology clinics by end of August
Ramsay Health Care has announced the progressive closure of 17 psychology clinics by the end of...
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A Day in the Life of a health equity consultant and street health nurse
Adjunct Associate Professor Sonia Martin is a health equity consultant and street health nurse, and the CEO and Founder of OneBridge. Here's a...
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PhD scholarship announced for nursing leadership in digital health
Australian Catholic University has partnered with the Australian College of Nursing, Ausmed and...
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Unlawful cosmetic injections land nurse two-year ban
After "unlawfully and inappropriately" injecting a formulation of botulinum toxin into...
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Nominations open for 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards
Nominations have opened for the 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards, set...
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'No evidence' of medicinal cannabis effectiveness treating anxiety, depression or PTSD
Australian researchers have urged greater regulation for the prescribing of medicinal cannabis following a 'largest-ever' safety and...
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$1bn vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility opens
A $1 billion cell-based influenza vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility has opened in...
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Doctors criticise "risky prescribing agenda"
The AMA and RACGP have expressed disappointment in the Pharmacy Board of Australia's...
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Free, nurse-led support line for primary liver cancer now open
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, and Liver Foundation has launched a free, nurse-led...
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Fundamental reimagining: new Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
The new Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, was designed as a fundamental reimagining of how healing spaces and care journeys can transform...
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New Footscray Hospital, Melbourne officially opens to patients
Affectionately referred to as "the People's Hospital", the new $1.5bn Footscray...
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WA invests $1.5bn in three major new public hospital projects
The Western Australian Government has announced that three major new public hospital projects...
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Construction underway on new Redcliffe cancer care centre
Construction is underway on a new cancer care centre in Redcliffe, Queensland — expected to...
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From ransomware to resilience: navigating data risk in health care
Here are some key data security challenges and risks healthcare organisations in Australia are currently facing — and potential ways to...
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The Agency establishes National Clinical Governance Committee for Digital Health
To guide Australia's approach to emerging technologies such as virtual care and AI in health...
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Report explores Australian perceptions of Medtech access
A nationally representative survey conducted from August–September 2025 has explored...
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Updated guidance for telehealth and virtual care now available
Reflecting concerns around unethical practice and emerging business models focused more on profit...
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Overall public hospital performance worse than 10 years ago, report suggests
The Australian Medical Association has released its 2026 Public Hospital Report Card, suggesting overall performance remains "significantly...
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Ahpra launches the National Scheme Strategy 2031
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has launched the National Scheme Strategy...
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Illegal work at four aged care facilities among recent prosecutions
Ahpra has highlighted three recent criminal cases involving health practitioners working...
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Private services to continue at Northern Beaches Hospital until June 2027
When NSW Health takes back operational management of Northern Beaches Hospital, private services...
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