The ACCC institutes Federal Court proceedings against Bupa
30 June, 2025The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Bupa for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, jointly asking the Court for a $35 million penalty.
Whiteley opens $25m Human Therapeutics Plant in the Hunter
25 June, 2025 | Supplied by: WhiteleyHuman 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.
NSW announces legislative approach to Northern Beaches Hospital
23 June, 2025Amendments have been announced that will allow NSW, if required, to terminate the Northern Beaches PPP contract as if a hospital operator default had occurred.
First public warning issued under new laws
20 June, 2025For 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.
Inaugural Hospital + Healthcare Excellence Awards — nominations open
16 June, 2025With 15 individual awards across eight categories and two special awards, nominations are now open for the Inaugural Hospital + Healthcare Excellence Awards.
In Conversation with Ahpra CEO Justin Untersteiner
06 June, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*Three months into the role, already Justin Untersteiner has grand plans for Ahpra — but what specific regulatory developments can we expect under his leadership?
In Conversation with Australia's Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett
03 June, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*Hospital + Healthcare speaks with Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett, Surgeon General and Commander of Joint Health for the Australian Defence Force.
Toowong Private Hospital to close from 11 June
02 June, 2025Toowong — a 58-bed acute private psychiatric hospital, treating more than 3000 patients a year and employing 154 specialist staff — will close from 11 June.
Practitioners on notice over compassionate release of super
02 June, 2025Practitioners have been put on notice that action will be taken against potential predatory practice in the compassionate release of superannuation scheme.
In the wake of Healthscope — a crisis planning ethos
30 May, 2025 by Gerry McCusker* | Supplied by: The DrillAfter Healthscope's collapse into administration, a crisis simulation and training specialist sets out an 'audit, educate, simulate' crisis planning ethos.
Queensland Health faces alleged racial discrimination
26 May, 2025A class action has been filed by JGA Saddler against the State of Queensland alleging racial discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
"Highly distressing" — Healthscope enters administration
26 May, 2025Australia's Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, says news that Healthscope has entered administration will be "highly distressing" to patients and staff.
We found a germ that 'feeds' on hospital plastic — new study
26 May, 2025 by Ronan McCarthy, Professor in Biomedical Sciences, Brunel University of London and Rubén de Dios, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biotechnology, Brunel University of LondonMicrobiologists have discovered bacteria capable of breaking down various types of plastic. So might the bacteria found in hospitals break down and feed on plastic?
Doctors' warning — Bupa's plans risk a US-style health model
23 May, 2025The Australian Medical Association has called "vertical integration plans" by Bupa "a major red flag" for the private health system, putting it at risk of a US-style model.
Digital displays in health care: benefits for patients and staff
23 May, 2025 by Steven Baxter* | Supplied by: Mandoe Media Pty LtdHospitals all around the world are integrating digital displays. A digital signage provider sets out some key patient and staff benefits of going digital.
