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Mar 2024
HealthCo reports a surge of over 15% in the values of private hospitals within a nine-month period.
Published in News on March 12, 2024
Private hospitals have bucked the trend of declining commercial property values, experiencing a notable increase of over 15% from March to December. This information comes from HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT, the largest listed owner of healthcare property on the ASX. A portfolio comprising 11 Healthscope-operated properties experienced a substantial net valuation g...
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Mar 2024
Private hospitals raise concerns as insurance premiums increase.
Published in News on March 11, 2024
A prominent health insurance provider has cautioned that the struggling private hospital system is grappling with escalating costs, coinciding with a growing trend of patients opting for day surgery over prolonged stays, leading to declining revenues. The industry's main association has issued warnings about potential hospital closures due to increasing losses, with 16 f...
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Mar 2024
Macquarie Asset Management is set to acquire Beacon Hospital.
Published in News on March 10, 2024
Macquarie Asset Management, through Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7, is poised to acquire Beacon Hospital following the acceptance of its proposal by the existing consortium of shareholders. Situated in Dublin, Beacon Hospital is a private healthcare facility offering a comprehensive range of acute care and specialized diagnostic services, catering to over 200,000 p...
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Apr 2023
Ask the industry to do more to realize the $3.3 billion potential in the accessible travel market
Published in News on April 24, 2023
Ashley Morton didn't let being a paraplegic stop her and her family from travelling frequently. "Before COVID-19, there was a lot of travelling abroad, but since then, we've been a little closer to home," said the mother of two. But Mrs Morton had a frustrating row about inaccessible accommodation. "Anybody can go on a website and book a room and...
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Feb 2022
$30 million Victorian Travel Voucher Scheme announced to encourage more people to holiday in the state.
Published in News on February 22, 2022
The Victorian government has announced a $200 million stimulus package to support the state’s economic recovery as the Omicron COVID-19 wave eases. Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula on Monday announced the funding, which includes voucher schemes to entice people to spend on dining, entertainment and travel within the state. “We think thi...
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Feb 2022
'The wait is over': Australia welcomes international tourists as borders reopen
Published in News on February 21, 2022
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared that the "wait is over" ahead of tomorrow's reopening of Australia's international borders. Speaking at Melbourne Airport on Sunday morning, Morrison defended the country's very tight border restrictions over the past two years and said that because Australians "have done the hard yards" the country c...
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Apr 2020
Baby diagnosed with Coronavirus in South Australia
Published in News on April 01, 2020
In South Australia, a mom and her baby were tested positive with COVID-19. The mother is a 40-year-old woman who, with her baby, recently came back from Iran. SA Health informed the public that both the mom and baby’s conditions are stable and are “doing well” in the healthcare facility. Another COVID-19 patient is identified as a 58-year-old man who recent...
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Mar 2020
Warburton Hospital for Sale
Published in News on March 23, 2020
A Melbourne landmark, the Warburton Hospital and Wellness Facility, will soon be renovated and utilized as a European-style medispa and health retreat center. Ever since this establishment was closed a decade ago, the building and all its furnishing have been flawlessly maintained. It’s operating theater is still well-equipped and ready for use. The beds even have sheets...
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Feb 2020
Queensland Resort could be coronavirus quarantine site
Published in News on February 28, 2020
In Queensland alone, there have been five confirmed cases of the highly-contagious COVID-19. People who had recently been in contact with a person who has the virus or had a recent travel history to China are required to do self-isolation or home quarantine to control the spread of the virus. As reported by Jeanette Young, the Chief Health Officer of Queensland, there are more...
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Feb 2020
Second Queensland Coronavirus Case Takes National Toll to Nine
Published in News on February 03, 2020
As of the moment, there are 9 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Australia. The ninth person that was recently diagnosed is identified to be a 42-year-old female Chinese national from Wuhan. She was part of the tour group wherein another 44-year-old patient, who was diagnosed yesterday in Queensland, also belonged. Queensland’s Health Department stated that th...
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