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Honours for former RMH staff

27 January 2026

Six Victorians with ties to the RMH have been named in the Australia Day 2026 Honours.

Virtual Ward officially launches at the RMH

21 January 2026

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has officially opened a virtual ward as part of Victoria's first Virtual Hospital Pilot program, delivered in partnership with Austin Health. 

The RMH gives advice on keeping safe in the heat

05 January 2026

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is urging Victorians to take extra care in the heat this summer, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees across the state. 

Victoria’s new Virtual Hospital begins with first patient now in care

08 December 2025

The first patient has been admitted to Victoria's Virtual Hospital Pilot.

A lifesaving journey from the UK to Australia

26 November 2025

A young Melbourne man who battled aggressive cancer for over a decade has met the stranger who saved his life … from the other side of the world.

The RMH Chief Executive tours Parkville Station alongside Government and precinct partners

24 November 2025

The RMH’s Chief Executive Prof Shelley Dolan, joined the Premier, Minister for Health, and Minister for Public Transport to tour the new Parkville Station and celebrate the early opening of the Parkville Station pedestrian underpass.

Screening for breast cancer linked to better survival and less intensive treatment

09 November 2025

New RMH-led research is helping combat breast cancer screening myths.

The RMH announces five new 2025 Research Hall of Fame inductees

07 November 2025

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is proud to announce the latest inductees into the RMH Research Hall of Fame, our highest honour recognising outstanding careers and groundbreaking contributions to medical research.

The RMH launches new portal to support carers in Mental Health Services

06 November 2025

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services has launched a new portal for carers to support them through their loved ones’ care journey with the organisation.

The RMH and Austin Health join forces to launch Victoria’s Virtual Hospital Pilot program

20 October 2025

The RMH and Austin Health will co-lead Victoria's Virtual Hospital Pilot program, which was announced by the Premier and Minister for Health.
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Mobile Stroke Unit with Ambulance Victoria paramedic and the RMH Stroke team

Media enquiries

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During business hours, journalists can email mh-communications@mh.org.au. We do not respond to emails outside business hours.