14 August 2025
Drug testing in construction: Australian legal requirements
Drugs and Alcohol
Understand the requirements of drug testing in construction under Australian law, and why it’s critical for safety and legal compliance.

11 August 2025
"One of the big aims of our project is to make a different and essentially better Ozempic."
Research
What do platypus venom, GLP-1 hormones, and mice at ‘fat camp’ have in common?
They’re all part of Platypep — a research project that’s building on platypus venom in a bid to create an ‘Australian Ozempic’.
They’re all part of Platypep — a research project that’s building on platypus venom in a bid to create an ‘Australian Ozempic’.

29 July 2025
A new medical device promises to save lives by diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in just a few minutes
Research
AusHealth’s partnership with Kynetyka Technologies will support a device that dramatically speeds up DVT diagnosis and reduces healthcare costs both nationally and internationally

22 July 2025
Inside the science: Dr John Edwards on leading Australia’s drug and alcohol testing services
Drugs and Alcohol
Dr John Edwards brings more than three decades of experience to AusHealth Diagnostics’ drug and alcohol testing services. As Senior Toxicologist, he plays a pivotal role in ensuring rigorous scientific oversight, policy accuracy and client education

16 July 2025
The real cost of impairment at work
Drugs and Alcohol
Impairment in the workplace from alcohol and/or drugs can carry a significant financial and non-financial cost. For Australian businesses, the impact goes far beyond the individual.

16 July 2025
Patently obvious? Six traps waiting for scientists who are anxious to patent their discovery…
Research
By patent attorney, Dr Leigh Guerin.
