A new national approach to clinical governance
Opinion: The debate over the government's aged care algorithm is missing the point
5-year study uncovers "hidden order" in brains under psilocybin
Top 3 benefits of aerobic and strength training for chronic disease prevention
A Day in the Life of a birth suite ANUM
A new national approach to clinical governance
The Commission's Gillian Giles and clinical governance expert Dr Cathy Balding explain what this new guidance means for those working in Australian hospitals.
Opinion: The debate over the government's aged care algorithm is missing the point
With heated debate underway from both sides of politics into whether to keep or scrap the aged care funding algorithm, a medical doctor weighs in with a third option.
5-year study uncovers "hidden order" in brains under psilocybin
Australia is the first country in the world to legalise psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression and MDMA for PTSD. The brains of 62 adults offer new insights.
Top 3 benefits of aerobic and strength training for chronic disease prevention
Australian researchers followed more than 8000 Brisbane adults over nine years, identifying three key benefits of aerobic and muscle strengthening exercises.
A Day in the Life of a birth suite ANUM
Originally trained in the UK, midwife Esther Chikwanha moved to Australia in late 2019 and now works as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) in a birth suite.
LiveLife Alarms fall-detecting watch alarm
The LiveLife Alarms fall-detecting watch alarm is designed to fit easily into daily life,...
Absolute VGHF compact HEPA filter
The Absolute VGHF compact HEPA filter is engineered for air handling units that demand...
Opinion: The debate over the government's aged care algorithm is missing the point
With heated debate underway from both sides of politics into whether to keep or scrap the aged care funding algorithm, a medical doctor weighs in...
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Commonwealth Home Support Program extended to 30 June 2029
The extension will support providers to continue critical aged care services and give 830,000...
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"Migrant worker exploitation" sees NSW aged care provider repay nearly $120K
The Australian Border Force has put the aged care sector "on notice" after it...
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"Fake podiatrist" to serve two-year jail sentence in the community following appeal
The Sydney man had conducted more than 600 "bogus consultations" as a podiatrist. Never...
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A Day in the Life of a birth suite ANUM
Originally trained in the UK, midwife Esther Chikwanha moved to Australia in late 2019 and now works as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager...
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Professor Andrea Driscoll MACN wins 2026 Nursing Trailblazers Award
Driscoll was recognised for her work on an integrated, nurse practitioner-led model delivering...
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"Historic legislation" allows authorised nurses to prescribe PBS medicines
The Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025 has passed,...
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Big-picture health reform "remains unfinished business", nurses say
In the wake of the Australian Government's Budget 2026–27, the Australian College of...
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![5-year study uncovers "hidden order" in brains under psilocybin](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/94317/pool_and_spa_carousel/..jpg "5-year study uncovers "hidden order" in brains under psilocybin")
5-year study uncovers "hidden order" in brains under psilocybin
Australia is the first country in the world to legalise psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression and MDMA for PTSD. The brains of 62 adults...
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National standards for pain management education now available
The standards are designed to better equip health practitioners to assess, manage and support...
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Balcony and nearby construction activities linked to RPA deaths
The investigation report into the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital fungal outbreak that occurred in...
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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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Training suite simulates hospital, aged care and community health settings
Using advanced manikins and spanning 500 m2, the suite features clinical labs with 14 hospital beds and training for students in low- to...
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32-bed specialist private mental health hospital opens today
Avive Clinic Melbourne in Alphington will provide voluntary inpatient care, private psychiatrist...
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Victoria announces "massive" upgrade to one of its busiest hospitals
Dandenong Hospital, currently one of Victoria's busiest, will receive a $305 million...
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Construction commences on $100m New Epping Medical building
Construction is underway on the six-storey, 8200-square-metre New Epping Medical building, which...
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Do new AI models reproduce gender and racial stereotypes in medicine?
Australian researchers asked two next-gen reasoning large language models (LLMs) — o3-mini and DeepSeek-R1 — about fictional patients...
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HIC returns to Sydney in August
Running 3–4 August 2026 at ICC Sydney, this year's HIC (Health, Innovation and...
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Webinar to delve into mobile connectivity in health and aged care
On 23 July, a practical webinar will explore in-building mobile connectivity and why it is...
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National virtual care standards on the way
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has announced that it has been...
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A new national approach to clinical governance
The Commission's Gillian Giles and clinical governance expert Dr Cathy Balding explain what this new guidance means for those working in...
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Unregistered doctor convicted after patient is hospitalised following medical procedure
In 2021 the Medical Council of NSW lifted a suspension on the man with the condition he was not...
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Intravenous (IV) fluids national guidance published
IV fluid therapy is a complex, high-risk clinical intervention and requires ongoing...
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Children's Health Queensland HHS makes statement as part of settlement
Relating to Queensland Children's Gender Service policy, the statement accepted that Dr...
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