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Memory Walk & Jog Cronulla just weeks away!

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The 2026 Cronulla Memory Walk & Jog is only a few short weeks away, with the event taking place on Sunday 1 March at Don Lucas Reserve.    Memory Walk & Jog returns to Cronulla in 2026, bringing the community together to get active for brain health and to show support for people impacted by … Continued

Ready for take-off: NeuRA appoints former Qantas executive to new role

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Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) has appointed former Qantas General Counsel Andrew Finch to a new role as Chief Operating Officer, as the institute focuses its research activities on current brain health challenges and emerging technologies. Mr Finch spent 12 years as a Group Executive with Qantas, including leading the legal & IR, secretariat, safety, security, … Continued

ABC Canberra’s Adrienne Francis announced as Dementia Australia Ambassador and MC of Canberra Memory Walk & Jog

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Dementia Australia is excited to announce respected ABC Canberra journalist and broadcaster Adrienne Francis as its newest Ambassador.   Adrienne’s appointment as a Dementia Australia Ambassador comes ahead of this Sunday’s Canberra Memory Walk & Jog, which she will MC.     Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said she is delighted to welcome Adrienne … Continued

Leading the Fight Against Australia’s Biggest Killer: 2025 Cardiovascular Research Award Winners Announced

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Australia’s most innovative cardiovascular and stroke researchers were celebrated last night at the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) Excellence in Cardiovascular Research Awards, recognising outstanding leadership, collaboration and innovation across the sector.   The annual awards highlight the vital role Australian research plays in addressing cardiovascular disease (CVD), which remains the leading cause of death globally … Continued

National Life Group Selects FINEOS AdminSuite to Transform Living Benefit and Life Insurance Claims Operations

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DUBLIN–BUSINESS WIRE– FINEOS Corporation (ASX:FCL), the global market leader in core systems for life, accident, and health insurance, today announced that National Life Group has chosen the FINEOS AdminSuite to modernize and automate its Living Benefit and Life Insurance claims operations. This selection reinforces the continued market momentum of FINEOS AdminSuite as the leading cloud-native … Continued

Government needs to invest in nurses to solve Australia’s healthcare crisis

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The Australian College of Nursing is calling on the Federal Government to invest in unlocking the full potential of the nation’s 414,000 registered nurses, to address mounting healthcare pressures.   ACN today released its Pre-Budget Submission 2026-27, presenting six evidence-based investments designed to tackle falling vaccination rates, projected nursing shortages, hospital waiting times, and access … Continued

Fortrea Expands Executive Team, Appointing Oren Cohen as Chief Medical Officer and Scott Dove as President of Clinical Pharmacology Services

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Adds to executive focus on early clinical development and deepens medical and scientific partnership with clients DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) (the “Company”), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), today announced it has expanded its executive team. Oren Cohen, MD who previously served as both Fortrea’s chief medical … Continued

Health insurance premiums to rise as healthcare costs and claims increase

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Health insurance premiums will rise by an average of 4.41% from April 1, reflecting rising claims and higher costs of delivering healthcare.   Private Healthcare Australia Chief Executive Dr Rachel David said health funds are working to balance the affordability of health insurance with the rising cost of providing quality care to an ageing population … Continued

Collagen and Skin Ageing: How Your Skin Changes at Every Life Stage

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Key Facts: Collagen production exceeds breakdown in youth but decreases by 1% annually from mid-20s, with accelerated loss post-menopause Early 20s focus should be on protection through daily broad-spectrum sunscreen and adequate protein intake 30s-40s require active collagen stimulation through retinoids, vitamin C, and potentially professional treatments like skin needling Post-50, up to 30% of … Continued

Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service Appoints Justine Williams as Deputy Chief Executive Officer

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The board of the Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (BACHS) has announced the appointment of Justine Williams as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Justine is a proud Ngemba woman with more than 15 years’ experience working within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) sector. Her leadership is grounded in lived experience, cultural responsibility and a … Continued