News
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AFT expands international operations
Thursday | Jan 15 2026AFT Pharmaceuticals has announced the acquisition of the hospital operations of South African company Pharma Dynamics, with medicine licenses acquired through the transaction allowing for sales in some other African territories.
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Tasmanian poppy theft
Thursday | Jan 15 2026TASMANIA Police is investigating the theft of a significant quantity of poppy capsules from a regulated crop in the state's Northern Midlands.
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Editor’s Choice: L’Oreal recognised for innovation at CES in Las Vegas
Thursday | Jan 15 2026BEAUTY giant L'Oreal's newest devices, the Light Straight Multi-styler, as well as its LED Face Mask, were both recognised as Innovation Award honorees at the global annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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DB’s European sojourn
Thursday | Jan 15 2026AFFORDABLE Australian business Designer Brands is transporting beauty lovers to Europe in summer, with its range of six new fragrances inspired by cult brands, including Victoria Beckham and Gucci.
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Miracles do come true
Thursday | Jan 15 2026REAL Techniques Miracle Complex Sponge (RRP $14.99) makes it easy to seamlessly blend and contour liquid and cream products, thanks to its precision-cut edge and rounded sides.
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Oz launch of specialised skincare for diabetes
Thursday | Jan 15 2026GLENMARK Pharmaceuticals has launched Zonofade, its pioneering diabetes skincare range formulated to meet the unique needs of people living with diabetes.
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Have your say on health apps
Thursday | Jan 15 2026THE Australasian Institute of Digital Health has launched a survey for clinicians, consumers, policymakers, funders and industry around preventative health apps, with a particular focus on what priorities, practical constraints and safeguards matter most.
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Recreational drugs driving overdoses
Wednesday | Jan 14 2026CLINICAL toxicologists in Queensland have reported that overdoses from recreational drugs have increased over the last 10 years, with methamphetamine intoxication taking over from paracetamol to become the most common toxicological presentation at the Emergency Department.
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Phone apps show promise for quitting
Wednesday | Jan 14 2026SMARTPHONE apps are up to three times as effective as no or minimal support at helping people who smoke quit using tobacco long term, suggests a analysis of the available evidence published today.
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Dementia community engagement grants
Wednesday | Jan 14 2026DEMENTIA Australia has opened applications for a new round of community engagement grants for up to 12 dementia-friendly community initiatives, and is encouraging anyone with an idea to make their community more inclusive to apply.

