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In 2020, Lisa Nguyen left the corporate cannabis world and founded Astrid – Australia’s first boutique female-led dispensary specialising in medicinal cannabis.

Perth-based telehealth startup Hola Health has successfully closed $4.5 million in pre-series A funding. The round was led by M8 Ventures.

Since its inception in 2019, the Health 10x accelerator has supported over 150 startups and invested in 27, showcasing the best and brightest health and medical innovators across Australia.

Just 12 months after launching, Kismet CEO Mark Woodland said the startup was humbled and grateful for the new $12.5 million capital from its latest funding round.

Infensa uses molecules found in the venom of the Australian funnel-web spider from K’gari/Fraser Island in Queensland to treat both heart attacks and strokes by blocking nerve signals.

Health apps can help reduce the gender data gap by collecting detailed data about women's health, and provide personalised health advice using AI and data analytics.

The ANDHealth+ program has supported hundreds of Australian health tech startups, which in turn have raised millions in capital and created hundreds of jobs.

Mentwell founder Nikki Williams wants the startup to be the missing link in solving the mental health crisis for consumers and businesses.

Body Catalyst, a spa chain offering non-invasive beauty treatments across more than 40 locations, has collapsed into administration.

The Supermarket Swap app, which shows when and where better grocery choices are on sale, was launched in December 2021.

A shake-up on how packaged foods and beverages are labelled will mean products high in sugars can no longer carry 'no added sugar' claims.

After nearly seven years of success, Birth Beat is entering a new, exciting chapter as the business has been acquired by leading medical technology company, Device Technologies.