The setup begins long before the procedure
01 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Medline International Two Australia Pty LtdWhen setups change unnecessarily, clinicians adapt. They always do. But adaptation also creates additional decisions, additional movement and additional complexity around procedures that are already demanding by nature.
Doctor convicted after writing 147 scripts for 96 patients while suspended
31 August, 2026The doctor had been suspected by the Medical Board of Australia after the Board determined his conduct posed a serious risk to patients, Ahpra said.
Sale of Hobart Private Hospital to Calvary raises concerns
28 August, 2026While the Tasmanian Government welcomed the ACCC's approval of the sale, its health minister also said: "We understand the concerns raised around what services will be offered".
A new national approach to clinical governance
21 August, 2026 by Gillian Giles* and Dr Cathy Balding†| Supplied by: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareThe Commission's Gillian Giles and clinical governance expert Dr Cathy Balding explain what this new guidance means for those working in Australian hospitals.
Unregistered doctor convicted after patient is hospitalised following medical procedure
20 August, 2026In 2021 the Medical Council of NSW lifted a suspension on the man with the condition he was not to practise medicine, and he had not been registered since November 2023.
$100K fine follows tower crane incident that caused hospital roof collapse
14 August, 2026A crane logistics company was fined over the incident in which an unsecured pallet weighing nearly one tonne was dropped onto the Warringal Private Hospital.
Camfil NATA-accredited critical air filtration certification
05 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdThrough its NATA-accredited testing and certification services, organisations can access independent verification of air filter performance to support quality assurance, compliance and operational confidence.
Small decisions. System-wide impact: Where sustainability and healthcare operations meet
05 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Medline International Two Australia Pty LtdThe future of healthcare sustainability will be shaped as much by operational decisions as environmental ones.
Intravenous (IV) fluids national guidance published
03 August, 2026IV fluid therapy is a complex, high-risk clinical intervention and requires ongoing decision-making throughout the patient journey. This guidance supports this decision-making process.
The ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo Brings Infection Prevention to the forefront
31 July, 2026 | Supplied by: ISSAFrom 8–9 October, the ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo brings together suppliers, industry experts and sector leaders across cleaning, hygiene and facility solutions.
Children's Health Queensland HHS makes statement as part of settlement
17 July, 2026Relating to Queensland Children's Gender Service policy, the statement accepted that Dr Jillian Spencer's concerns "were grounded in her training and background as an experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist".
Revised Criminal History Registration Standard now in effect
17 July, 2026The standard guides the National Boards as they assess how a person's criminal history is relevant to their suitability for registration as a health practitioner.
NSW cracks down on illegal tanning with first two successful prosecutions
26 June, 2026This month has seen the first two successful solaria prosecutions — totalling payments of more than $68,000 — under New South Wales's strengthened radiation laws.
Tapping into the labour mobility market to fill ongoing workforce gaps
26 June, 2026 by Sarah Thapa* | Supplied by: The Migration AgencyHealth and aged care is under pressure to deliver high-quality care with short-staffed teams. Here's how international talent mobility may be able to help.
Bupa to acquire Partnered Health's 68 primary care and three urgent care clinics
26 June, 2026It includes a national network of general practices, skin cancer, allied health and mental health clinics, alongside Partnered Health's corporate health and wellbeing services.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
