Health

Private health insurance premiums will cost 2.74 per cent more a year on average, after the federal government approved an industry push for another increase.

The hard border with NSW will go back up at midnight tonight as the Sydney outbreak of COVID-19 continues to grow.

Premier Mark McGowan has announced he will not close the borders with NSW, but has warned Western Australians against travelling to the state given the COVID outbreak in Sydney's Northern Beaches area.

The state government is expected to review its regime for travellers arriving from Sydney today after the coronavirus cluster on Sydney's northern beaches jumped to 28 people.

Just hours after announcing travellers to WA from NSW would have to quarantine until they had returned a negative result for COVID, WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced arrivals from NSW must now quarantine for a full 14 days.

Scott Morrison is confident premiers won't rush to close state borders again as NSW authorities race to solve the puzzle created by five new cases of coronavirus.

Premier Mark McGowan is awaiting advice from health experts before making any travel restriction decisions, after a Sydney airport worker tested positive to COVID-19.

The minister responsible for the nation's aged care system insists a $1 billion funding boost will help older Australians get help at home earlier, but critics say it's nowhere near enough.

The rising fortunes of biotech company PYC Therapeutics have bolstered the wealth of its major shareholders, most notably chairman Alan Tribe.

The strong growth of the medicinal cannabis industry will need to be supported by research for the sector to take the next step.

A national coronavirus vaccine rollout is anticipated for early next year.

An ageing population, environmentalism and automation will be big trends affecting employment in the next decade, with caring and creative jobs advantaged for growth. Click through for our list of WA's biggest employers.

Newly elevated opposition leader Zak Kirkup has announced a promise to deliver payroll tax relief to up to 5,500 small businesses if elected.

Western Australia will reopen its borders to NSW and Victoria tomorrow after the state government allayed concerns over a recent coronavirus case.

Premier Mark McGowan has welcomed the latest NSW COVID-19 results but says a final call on when to reopen the border won't be made until Monday.

NSW residents may be locked out of Western Australia for longer, after a Sydney hotel quarantine worker was diagnosed with COVID-19 just days before the border is due to open.

Limestone Coast Brewing pivoted to a new business sector as the pandemic hit WA.

Mandurah’s largest general hospital will receive $152 million of upgrades as the facility is returned to state government ownership over the next three years.

Australia is eyeing a path to normal life after the latest positive coronavirus vaccine trials boosted hopes of ending the world's pandemic nightmare.

Investors are already factoring in the opportunities a COVID-19 vaccine will deliver.

Restrictions on pubs, restaurants and gyms will come into effect from midnight in response to a COVID-19 outbreak in Adelaide.

Medicinal cannabis company AusCann Group Holdings has bought in to the animal health sector after announcing its acquisition of NSW business CannPal Animal Therapeutics.

A new flu vaccine manufacturing plant will be built in Melbourne to guard against future pandemics and provide antivenoms for some of Australia's most deadly creatures.

Elderly people, aged care employees and health workers will be first in line to receive coronavirus vaccines with the first jabs expected in March.

Australians could start receiving coronavirus vaccinations from March next year with sophisticated eskies set to transport the leading candidate.

The construction arm of BGC Australia will deliver forward works on the state government’s $13.1 million radiation oncology unit in Albany.

HIF has declared its support for medicinal cannabis, offering rebates for treatments and partnering with Little Green Pharma to collaborate on research.

Production of coronavirus vaccinations has begun in Victoria as national case numbers continue to fall.

Unpopular as they may be with sections of the community, WA’s COVID-19 policies have helped the state maintain its economic strength.

Machine learning could enable major advances in healthcare, expanding the power of the medical sector to spot problems early.

Manufacturing of the first coronavirus vaccine for Australians will start in Melbourne next week.

Wellness group Bodhi J has opened its sixth day spa, following high demand for its facial and massage treatments.