Legislation introduced to improve private health choice and transparency
13 February, 2026The Australian Government has introduced legislation intended to help patients find the best value when they need specialist medical advice and treatment.
WA healthcare professionals gain workplace-specific courses
13 February, 2026 | Supplied by: St John WASt John WA has expanded its training offering for healthcare professionals, including new courses in advanced life support and IV/O and blood collection.
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney junior doctors class action underway
06 February, 2026Seeking recovery of unpaid overtime, a class action has commenced in the Federal Court of Australia on behalf of junior doctors at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney.
New public hospital funding deal "will not be enough", doctors warn
30 January, 2026While the Australian Medical Association has welcomed the public hospital funding agreement, it warns that the new deal alone will not be enough to stem decline.
St Vincent's Hospital faces two charges after patient death
23 January, 2026Following the death of a patient in care in Fitzroy, WorkSafe Victoria has charged St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) Limited.
19th Victorian Public Healthcare Awards — winners revealed
28 November, 2025Recognising leadership and excellence in the provision of publicly funded health care, the winners of the 19th Victorian Public Healthcare Awards have been revealed.
Some patients wait 6 years to see a public hospital specialist. Here's how to fix this
28 November, 2025 by Katherine Harding, Professor of Allied Health and Implementation Science, La Trobe UniversityAustralian research spanning more than a decade suggests there are ways to reduce waiting lists that can be implemented now.
Dr Vinod Seetharaman appointed Dedalus ANZ Chief Medical Officer
18 November, 2025 | Supplied by: DedalusHealthcare technology provider Dedalus Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) has appointed Dr Vinod Seetharaman its new Chief Medical Officer, ANZ.
NSW announces “in-principle agreement” on Northern Beaches Hospital
21 October, 2025The NSW Government has announced that in-principle agreement has been reached to transition Northern Beaches Hospital to public ownership.
Reusing medical equipment is good for the planet. But is it safe?
17 October, 2025 by Rochelle Wynne, Deakin University; Forbes McGain, The University of Melbourne, and Stacey Matthews, Deakin UniversityA new study tested replacing just one kind of item — single-use absorbent pads, known as "blueys" — with a reusable version in the intensive care unit.
NSW forms Hospital Industry Action Group
26 September, 2025To work on key critical safety issues affecting hospital staff — primarily violence and aggression — New South Wales has launched the Hospital Industry Action Group.
Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy — consultations open
01 September, 2025The draft of a 10-year plan for Australia's first national health and medical research strategy has been released, with consultations closing 8 October.
Absolute VGHF compact HEPA filter
01 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdThe Absolute VGHF compact HEPA filter is engineered for air handling units that demand exceptional airflow and minimal pressure drop.
Peak body issues apology to Medibank "for data error"
28 August, 2025The Australian Private Hospitals Association has apologised to Medibank for a 24 August media release that "mistakenly applied the hospital contracts status from another insurer".
Stewardship and sustainability: environmentally minded medical products
27 August, 2025 by George Ltaif* | Supplied by: ArjoAustralia's health sector produces twice as much carbon emissions as aviation. But with product innovation, our health system may also heal the environment.
