Australia: Victoria Launches First Virtual Hospital Pilot

Victoria is set to introduce a new model of healthcare delivery through the launch of its first Virtual Hospital Pilot, designed to bring specialist medical services directly to patients in their homes. The initiative, led by the state government,...

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI 2025: Indian Batter Virat Kohli Fails To Score Against Australia in Adelaide, Registers First Back-to-Back ODI Ducks

Mumbai, October 23: India's veteran batter Virat Kohli, on his return to international cricket, failed to score yet again, as Xavier Bartlett removed him for a four-ball duck in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval, on Thursday. India lost two...

Perinatal mental health support

By Jaidyn Kennedy A new support service for those experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA) has opened in Point Cook. On 22 October, Gidget House was opened at the Point Cook Town Centre and will offer free GP-referred, specialist...

Australian employees call for structural change amid mental distress in the workplace

Nearly six out of 10 employees have experienced mental distress in the workplace. Photo by Shutterstock. This is sponsored content for Allianz Australia. New research from Allianz Australia reveals nearly six in ten of surveyed Australian...

Australia’s longest-running annual wellbeing survey shares results across federal electorates

New Australian Unity & Deakin University report reveals Australia’s wellbeing divides CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA – Today, Australian Unity and Deakin University have released the findings of the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index, marking the 25th year of...

New Canada Research Chair integrates racial justice with sport and health

As a kinesiology student, Janelle Joseph was struck by how much of the sport and health research she encountered focused on mainstream events, physiological experiments and elite athletic performance without paying attention to the barriers people...

Australia’s favourite hatch gets even better

The Suzuki Swift is proof you don’t need the fanciest things in life to enjoy it. For a car that starts from around $27,490, the Swift isn’t trying to be the tech-obsessed trendsetter, but rather a reliable mate always ready for an adventure. It’s...

UNSW Researchers Awarded $1.7m To Improve Heart Health

The Heart Foundation will fund eight UNSW projects to help drive breakthroughs in preventing heart disease and to improve the treatment and care of people living with it. Seven UNSW Sydney academics have received $1.76 million in funding from The...

Better Sleep, Better Performance: How Technology Like CPAP Machines Is Transforming Sleep Health

With demanding work schedules, constant screen time, and endless stress, millions of Australians are struggling to get restorative rest. The result? A silent epidemic of sleep disorders affecting workplace performance, mental health, and overall...

Lenskart CEO interview; Dunzo founder exits Flipkart

Peyush Bansal spoke to us about the company’s upcoming IPO and growth plans. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. Also in the letter: ■ iPhone spurs Indian electronics exports ■ Amazon's India exports hit $20B ■ Microsoft's woes down under...

Here’s why a plan to turn private hospital giant Healthscope into a charity is stirring debate

Back in May, the parent companies of private hospital operator Healthscope fell into receivership , burdened by A$1.6 billion in debt. Since then, Healthscope’s hospitals have been kept open while receivers have worked to find buyers for the...

‘Holy moly’: Four lucky Aussies hit jackpot

Four Australians are celebrating life-changing lottery wins after each scooped $1,556,751.24 in the weekend’s Saturday Lotto draw 4619. Winners hailed from NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania, turning ordinary nights into unforgettable...

Preventative Health Minister opens up about smoking addiction as illegal tobacco rates soar

“I’m not sure, necessarily, when you’re young, being told that you’re going to die early is of any consequence and I think maybe actually talking to people who have lived experience of addiction and the challenges that creates is also very...

Inside SA’s mental health overhaul

New crisis hubs, expanded hospital wards and more support before things hit breaking point – here’s how South Australia’s mental health care is evolving. If you’ve been to an emergency department, you know it can be a really stressful time. And if...

Cost of living crisis forcing Aussies to skip vital health check-ups

A smaller percentage (6 per cent) said they’d put off an elective surgery. Compare the Market’s Sarah Orr said the findings were concerning, but reminded Australians that support is available to help them access the healthcare they need. “It’s...

Born in Korea, made in Australia

Korean cuisine is no longer niche in Australia. What began as a cultural staple for a growing Korean immigrant population, now numbering over 138,000 across Australia and New Zealand, has rapidly expanded into mainstream consumer demand. CJ Foods...

Sloane Stephens: The US Open champion serving up success beyond the baseline

If American tennis star and entrepreneur Sloane Stephens ever needs to be kept grounded, she need only hit a few balls with the kids who play tennis as part of her Sloane Stephens Foundation. “Half of them have no idea who I am, and they’re like,...

Women’s health: breakthrough medtech devices and investment momentum

A panel at the 2025 MedTech Conference, which took place in San Diego in the US state of California from 5 to 8 October, emphasised that although women account for more than half of the global population, “women’s health” is still considered by...

Fish hooks and cautious support: GPs weigh up Labour’s new health policy

She wants to create an independent body to calculate the true cost pressures of primary care, which Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora would then be obliged to meet. This would depoliticise the process, properly fund the system, and trickle down to lower...

India News | University of Queensland and IIT Delhi Open Applications for Joint PhD Programme Commencing July 2026

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia, and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) have announced the opening of Expressions of Interest (EoI) for their prestigious Joint Doctor of...