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.
127 further charges over alleged illegal recording device at Melbourne hospitals
22 August, 2025Additional to six charges laid last month, Victorian detectives have laid a further 127 charges after the alleged discovery of an illegal recording device at Melbourne hospitals.
Victoria's first Chief Palliative Care Adviser to oversee framework refresh
19 August, 2025To oversee the planned refresh of its End of Life and Palliative Care Framework, Victoria has appointed Associate Professor Mark Boughey its first Chief Palliative Care Adviser.
Clinical Safety in Digital Health — Introductory eLearning course launches
19 August, 2025The Australian Digital Health Agency and Australasian Institute of Digital Health have launched the Clinical Safety in Digital Health — Introductory eLearning course.
Salary agreement struck for "often overlooked" NSW hospital workers
11 August, 2025The Health Services Union NSW has struck what it calls an "historic" two-year salary agreement for 60,000+ workers — including those the union says are "often overlooked".
2025 HESTA Excellence Awards — winners announced
08 August, 2025Selected from a record more than 420 nominations and 24 national finalists, the eight winners of the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards have been announced.
Survey opens to all of Australia's doctors in training
05 August, 2025The 2025 Medical Training Survey has opened, giving doctors in training the chance to add to evidence already being used to improve medical training in Australia.
In Conversation with Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO
01 August, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*In the role for just two months, Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, is already waist-deep in plans to improve the nation's health.
BOGE EO30 Scroll Compressor
01 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty LtdThe BOGE EO30 Scroll Compressor is the latest in the EO series. With an output of 30 kW, its features include reduced procurement costs and increased efficiency due to changes in performance and dimensions.
Queensland-wide senior medical officers audit underway
29 July, 2025A Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) investigation has prompted a statewide audit of HSS processes for recruiting, managing and monitoring senior medical officers.
ACSQHC unveils first new brand and 2025–30 strategic plan
29 July, 2025The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has unveiled its first new brand since establishment in 2006, along with a five-year strategic plan.
Doctors shouldn't be allowed to object to medical care if it harms their patients
28 July, 2025 by Julian Savulescu, Visiting Professor in Biomedical Ethics, Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Distinguished Visiting Professor in Law, University of Melbourne; Uehiro Chair in Practical Ethics, The University of MelbourneHealthcare professionals aren't pacifists refusing conscription into the military. They freely choose healthcare careers — that comes with obligations.
