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QHeart to trial pumpless heart failure device in 2026

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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QHeart will begin a first-in-human trial of its pumpless Transcatheter Aortic Recoil Repair heart failure device in Australia in 2026.
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Smartphone app claims to deliver full eye prescriptions

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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A Copenhagen startup says its Argus software can generate full eye prescriptions from a single smartphone photo in under a minute.
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Compumedics wins AUD $4.2m MEG order in Chinese deal

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Compumedics secures AUD $4.2m MEG order from Shandong Normal University in China, lifting total contracted MEG orders to about AUD $30m.
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Compumedics posts record H1 sales & affirms FY26 goals

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Compumedics posts record H1 orders and 32% revenue jump, reaffirms FY26 targets and readies Somfit D launch in US home sleep market.
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For Purpose backs Acredia in AI aged care software rebuild

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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For Purpose Aged Care backs Acredia in an AI-driven rebuild of its aged care software platform, aiming to modernise systems nationwide.
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AMD unveils yotta-scale AI roadmap & USD $150m pledge

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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AMD maps 'yotta-scale' AI future with Helios platform, new chips across data centre to edge, and a USD $150m education pledge.
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When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.
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Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.
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Decidr to acquire Sugarwork, boosting AI onboarding in Asia-Pacific

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Decidr is set to acquire US AI platform Sugarwork, enhancing AI onboarding and knowledge tools across Asia-Pacific with integration into DecidrOS by 2025 year-end.
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ALS breakthrough could be worth billions for global health systems

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.
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Why Purpose - Not Venture Capital - is Powering Australia's Next Medtech Breakthrough

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Australia's DermR Health pioneers a needle-free skin cancer test, driven by purpose and bootstrapped funding, defying medtech's investor-driven challenges.
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Australis Scientific wins MedTech prize for bladder health device

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Australis Scientific wins MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Grand Prize and USD $175,000 for ConfidanzTM, a wearable device treating overactive bladder at home.
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Liza Noonan named Chief Executive Officer at Cicada Innovations

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Liza Noonan will become CEO of Cicada Innovations in November 2025, aiming to boost Australia's deep tech sector and grow its global presence.
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A defining moment is approaching for Australian manufacturing

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Australia's manufacturing faces a pivotal moment; ARM Hub's CEO urges rapid SME adoption of automation to boost competitiveness and innovation.
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INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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The 34th INCITE Awards in Perth honoured WA's top tech innovators, spotlighting gender equity leaders and Norwood Systems for standout achievements in STEM.
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Pure Global appoints AI expert to cut MedTech costs

Sat, 24th May 2025
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Pure Global appoints Ran Chen as CTO to advance AI-driven regulatory automation, aiming to cut costly delays for medical device manufacturers worldwide.
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Exclusive: How Dexcom's diabetes technology is changing glucose management

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Dexcom's latest innovation, the ONE+, is set to transform diabetes management in Australia by offering real-time glucose monitoring and alerts for Type 2 diabetes.
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NVIDIA GTC: AI innovation driving change in healthcare and drug discovery

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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AI is transforming healthcare, as experts at NVIDIA's GTC highlighted advancements in mental health, drug discovery, and veterinary support.
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Sophia Genetics analyses 2 million genomic profiles with AI

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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SOPHiA GENETICS has surpassed two million genomic profiles analysed on its AI platform, highlighting the technology's pivotal role in precision medicine.
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Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Salesforce has rolled out Agentforce 2dx, a cutting-edge digital labour platform that integrates AI agents into business workflows for enhanced efficiency.