NSW announces “in-principle agreement” on Northern Beaches Hospital
21 October, 2025The NSW Government has announced that in-principle agreement has been reached to transition Northern Beaches Hospital to public ownership.
Reusing medical equipment is good for the planet. But is it safe?
17 October, 2025 by Rochelle Wynne, Deakin University; Forbes McGain, The University of Melbourne, and Stacey Matthews, Deakin UniversityA new study tested replacing just one kind of item — single-use absorbent pads, known as "blueys" — with a reusable version in the intensive care unit.
Enhancing Patient Care Through Smart Design at Paula Fox Melanoma & Cancer Centre
10 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Gentec AustraliaGENTEC worked closely with the contractors to supply solutions for clinical areas where hygiene is essential.
Revolutionising healthcare on-premise laundry
01 October, 2025 | Supplied by: SEKOAlongside peristaltic, solenoid and pneumatic pump-driven equipment, SEKO has revolutionised laundry detergent dosing with its LS100 venturi-powered system.
NSW forms Hospital Industry Action Group
26 September, 2025To work on key critical safety issues affecting hospital staff — primarily violence and aggression — New South Wales has launched the Hospital Industry Action Group.
Why Electrical Services Under HSV Contracts Are Vital for Healthcare
26 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Tradie EvolveBehind every theatre, emergency room, and ward lies a network of electrical systems that hospitals cannot do without.
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.
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.
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.
Explore the Future of Cleaning and Hygiene at ISSA Expo 2025
14 August, 2025 | Supplied by: ISSAThis 29–30 October, healthcare, aged care, and facility professionals will gather at the ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo 2025, held at ICC Sydney — Australasia's leading event dedicated to cleaning and facility management solutions.
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".
