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News
Northern Beaches Hospital scrutinised at coronial inquest
The death of two-year-old Joe Massa is being examined by a coronial inquest focusing on clinical decision-making, hospital systems and whether warning signs of his rapidly deteriorating condition were recognised.
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Aged Care
Breaking the silence on dementia
As dementia cases continue to rise, researchers and advocates are calling for better support, greater understanding and more open conversations about a condition expected to affect more than one million Australians.
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Industry & Reform
The private health rebate debate
As debate continues over the future of age-based private health insurance rebates, researchers say historical evidence points to only modest changes in coverage levels and limited pressure on Australia's public hospitals.
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News
CBD pain pill nears approval
An Australian-developed CBD pain tablet has been submitted to the TGA following clinical trials, potentially positioning Australia to become the first country to approve a registered prescription CBD medicine for pain relief.
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Career & Learning
Career ‘guesswork’ driving nurse frustration
A new Australian College of Nursing report has found many nurses view career progression as “guesswork”, with workforce leaders warning clearer pathways and stronger support are needed to improve retention and sustainability.
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Industry & Reform
Vic launches Women’s Pain Standard
Victoria has launched an Australian-first Women’s Pain Standard after an inquiry found widespread experiences of medical bias, delayed diagnoses and inadequate treatment for women experiencing pain across the healthcare system.
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Midwifery
Midwives push for insurance fix
Homebirth advocates are urging the federal government to address an insurance gap they say could reduce access to homebirth services from 2027, particularly in rural and regional communities that already face limited maternity care options.
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Midwifery
Can birth debriefs prevent trauma?
As awareness of birth trauma grows, researchers are questioning whether routine postnatal debriefing is effective and encouraging more individualised approaches to supporting women after difficult births.
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Midwifery
NSW reports 10% midwife workforce growth
NSW has increased its midwifery workforce by more than 10 per cent since 2023, while expanding continuity of care models and seeking community feedback to help shape maternity services over the next decade.
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Wages
Aged care nurses receive final wage increase
Aged care nurses have received a fifth wage increase, completing a series of Fair Work Commission-ordered pay rises that have lifted annual earnings by up to $36,000 since 2022 and increased investment in workforce retention.
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Industry & Reform
Nurses gain PBS prescribing powers
Registered nurses will be able to prescribe PBS-subsidised medicines for the first time from October, with the Federal Government and nursing leaders saying the reform will improve access to care, particularly in aged care and rural communities.
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AI
AI in the ICU
AI could help clinicians identify high-risk intensive care patients earlier, with researchers developing a machine learning model capable of predicting ICU mortality with more than 98 per cent accuracy while explaining its clinical reasoning.
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