Australia
Eight Australian hospitals secure MERP funding for equipment upgrades
Eight Australian hospitals secure MERP funding for equipment upgrades
The investment supports ten equipment upgrade projects.
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Australia’s medical devices market to grow 5% annually through 2034
Thanks to a $65.5m investment by the government.
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Australian gov’t to establish new Bundaberg Hospital in Queensland
The facility will have 410 hospital beds.
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Rockhampton Hospital’s expanded ED boosts acute treatment care
An emergency fast-track area features 12 new treatment spaces.
3 days ago
Australia allocates $65.5m for biomedical and medtech advancements
The funding supports three companies that will target projects within their expertise.
4 days ago
$982k grants back women’s health research in Victoria, Australia
Fifteen researchers will receive up to $98,000 (A$150,000) in funding.
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Australian gov’t invests $1.1m for Victorian mRNA research projects
Six teams were chosen as part of the mRNA Victoria Research Acceleration Fund.
5 days ago
Frankston Hospital to be named Peninsula University Hospital in 2026
The change coincides with the opening of a new clinical services tower.
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Broken Hill Hospital ED redevelopment reaches ‘Stage 2’ completion
The phase includes the reconfiguration of five treatment bays.
What’s next for Australia’s $724.1m Frankston Hospital redevelopment?
The clinical services tower’s structure and exterior facade have been completed.
Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown opens in NSW, Australia
The facility houses three operating theatres and 12 inpatient beds.
New virtual menopause health hub launches in NSW, Australia
It offers medical, nursing and allied health services in south-western Sydney.
St Vincent’s Hospital marks structural completion of Brenan Place
The building is expected to be completed in 2026.
Western Australia increases PATS fuel subsidy by 54%
Thanks to a $12.07m (A$18.5m) investment in the 2025-26 State Budget.
Australian gov’t unveils five-year FHRI Fund Strategy for WA
The “Spotlight Program” will be its flagship initiative.
New safe assessment unit to open at Shellharbour Hospital
It offers a low-stimulus environment for patients struggling in a busy ED setting.
Australia invests $1.2b to cut Queensland’s elective surgery waiting times
The funding includes $834m (A$1.27b) for the Surgery Connect programme.
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