Industry News
New public hospital funding deal "will not be enough", doctors warn
While 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. [ + ]
Teachers Health Group announces Simone Tregeagle as next CEO
Teachers Health Group, which encompasses Nurses & Midwives Health, has announced that Simone Tregeagle will be the new CEO — commencing 1 July 2026. [ + ]
St Vincent's Hospital faces two charges after patient death
Following the death of a patient in care in Fitzroy, WorkSafe Victoria has charged St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) Limited. [ + ]
2026 HESTA Excellence Awards — nominations open
Nominations have opened for the 2026 HESTA Excellence Awards, which encompass the aged care, allied health, community services and disability services sectors. [ + ]
Unlawful cosmetic injections land nurse two-year ban
After "unlawfully and inappropriately" injecting a formulation of botulinum toxin into a patient, a Queensland nurse has been banned from nursing for two years. [ + ]
Hospital fined $230K after aged care chair detachment
A hospital has been fined $230,000 over an incident involving a 93-year-old aged care resident who died a week after her reclining chair failed. [ + ]
$1bn vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility opens
A $1 billion cell-based influenza vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility has opened in Melbourne. [ + ]
19th Victorian Public Healthcare Awards — winners revealed
Recognising leadership and excellence in the provision of publicly funded health care, the winners of the 19th Victorian Public Healthcare Awards have been revealed. [ + ]
Webinar: Turning data protection into a business advantage
Backup is no longer a safety net, but a strategic tool for risk reduction — and the businesses that bounce back fastest are the ones with the strongest recovery posture. [ + ]
Dr Vinod Seetharaman appointed Dedalus ANZ Chief Medical Officer
Healthcare technology provider Dedalus Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) has appointed Dr Vinod Seetharaman its new Chief Medical Officer, ANZ. [ + ]
National concussion clinical guidelines now available
The first Australia- and New Zealand-specific guidelines for all forms of concussion — from injury to recovery — are now available. [ + ]
$910m new Rouse Hill Hospital — designs released
Designs have been released for the $910 million new Rouse Hill Hospital, intended to cater for the growing healthcare needs of north-west Sydney communities. [ + ]
Doctors criticise "risky prescribing agenda"
The AMA and RACGP have expressed disappointment in the Pharmacy Board of Australia's so-called "uncollaborative pursuit of widespread pharmacy prescribing". [ + ]
WA invests $1.5bn in three major new public hospital projects
The Western Australian Government has announced that three major new public hospital projects will be greenlit through its $1.5 billion Building Hospitals Fund. [ + ]
Nominations open for 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards
Nominations have opened for the 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards, set to run for their 20th year.
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