Permanent identification to follow proven sexual misconduct
04 April, 2025Under new measures, proven instances of sexual misconduct will be permanently published on a health practitioner's public register record.
Man charged over alleged antisemitic incident in hospital lift
04 April, 2025Alleged antisemitic comments directed at a 28-year-old staff member in a lift at a hospital in Sydney's south have led to a 24-year-old man being charged.
Medical logistics provider gains on-brand hi-vis workwear
04 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Total Image GroupAn Australian uniform provider has created a custom-designed red hi-vis range for a medical logistics provider, combining safety standards with brand alignment.
Thousands of NSW public hospital doctors to strike next week
02 April, 2025NSW public hospital doctors are to proceed with a three-day strike next week, The Doctors Union – ASMOF NSW confirmed, as the system "reaches breaking point".
Bankstown-Lidcombe and Liverpool Hospitals trial body cameras
02 April, 2025Bankstown-Lidcombe and Liverpool Hospitals have joined three other participating hospitals in the NSW Government's 12-month trial of body worn cameras.
Western Sydney Local Health District prosecution withdrawn
02 April, 2025A "landmark psychosocial risk prosecution" against Western Sydney Local Health District has been withdrawn by SafeWork NSW.
MULTIGATE CubeWare 2.0 recyclable hollowware range
01 April, 2025 | Supplied by: MULTIGATE Medical ProductsDesigned with both healthcare professionals and the environment in mind, CubeWare 2.0 is the latest evolution in MULTIGATE's hollowware range.
Queensland extends $6m community pharmacist training subsidy
31 March, 2025The Queensland Government has extended its training subsidy so up to 230 additional pharmacists can take part in the Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice pilot.
"Joe's Law": NSW to ban acute hospital public–private partnerships
28 March, 2025In memory of toddler Joe Massa, NSW will prevent future governments from entering into a Northern Beaches-style arrangement to build or operate an acute public hospital.
Rapid healthcare IT deployment helps private hospital open
28 March, 2025 | Supplied by: DedalusA new Melbourne private hospital opened this month after implementing its core patient administration system in under 14 weeks — this typically takes 5–18 months.
Budget: AMA welcomes investment but calls for system reform
26 March, 2025In a post-Budget 2025–26 statement, the Australian Medical Association welcomed investment, including $8.5bn for Medicare, but said system reform is needed.
Nine hospitals call for climate-resilient energy systems
24 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Healthy FuturesTo keep hospitals running during climate emergencies, a coalition of nine hospitals is calling for a feasibility study into climate-resilient energy systems.
Bill puts Queensland clinicians on hospital and health boards
18 March, 2025The Queensland Government has introduced a bill to parliament to put local clinicians on hospital and health boards. Once passed, it will take effect on 1 April.
Call to legislate genetic discrimination ban
17 March, 2025The Australian Medical Association is calling on the Australian Government to fulfil its commitment to ban genetic discrimination in life insurance.
Child's death prompts parliamentary inquiry into hospital
17 March, 2025The death of two-year-old Joe Massa has prompted a NSW parliamentary inquiry into the safety and quality of health services provided by Northern Beaches Hospital.
