The SA Government and public sector allied health workers have reached a standalone four-year enterprise agreement that the government says is a state first. [ + ]

Australia is a step closer to diagnostic reference levels for mammography with the publication of the country's first 3D mammography radiation dose benchmarks. [ + ]

A 30% annual renewal fee rebate is now in effect for practitioners taking all forms of leave on the grounds of a protected attribute, Ahpra has announced. [ + ]

In WA, Health Support Services has appointed Giles Nunis its new Chief Executive Officer, thanking Acting Chief Executive Scott Goder for his transition leadership. [ + ]

To improve access to health information between healthcare participants, the Australian Digital Health Agency has launched Health Connect Australia. [ + ]

The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Bupa for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, jointly asking the Court for a $35 million penalty. [ + ]

$12 million in federal funding has been announced for the development of new Australian-made cardiovascular disease and diabetes medical devices and medicines. [ + ]

Frances Rice has been appointed the Australian College of Nursing's Chief Nursing Officer, a role previously known as Director Professional Practice. [ + ]

From 1 July, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program will commence — marking the first new national cancer screening program in almost 20 years. [ + ]

Human Therapeutics Plant, a new $25 million facility for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand rubs and over-the-counter medicines, has opened in Tomago, NSW. [ + ]

Amendments have been announced that will allow NSW, if required, to terminate the Northern Beaches PPP contract as if a hospital operator default had occurred. [ + ]

For the first time since its power to issue public statements came into force two years ago, Ahpra has issued a public warning about a suspended practitioner. [ + ]

A global survey of 1750 IT decision-makers across 11 countries charts some key challenges and potential solutions in the evolving digital healthcare landscape. [ + ]

The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme has launched, giving older Australians with diabetes — and without other wound care schemes — free access to products. [ + ]

The new NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub at Westmead Hospital will be the largest public pathology laboratory in the state. [ + ]