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JRC Oration highlights future of ageing rurally

The 2026 John Richards Centre (JRC) Oration brought together researchers, health professionals, community members and regional leaders for an engaging discussion on the future of ageing in Australia.

Telehealth cardiac rehabilitation matches in-person outcomes in new Australian study

La Trobe University and Bendigo Health research shows telehealth cardiac rehabilitation matches traditional programs, improving access for regional patients.

A strong beginning: The inaugural Holsworth Oration inspires collaboration and impact

The Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre launched its inaugural Holsworth Oration, bringing together researchers, clinicians and industry partners to explore the role of exercise as medicine and foster new collaborations

La Trobe welcomes move to expand higher ed access

Government reform to improve higher education access for Australians.

Exercise is medicine – but only when it reaches people as intended

Ahead of the inaugural Holsworth Oration, Professor Michael Kingsley unpacks why optimising exercise as medicine could transform health outcomes.

Strength training study shows smarter exercise delivers the best results

New La Trobe research reveals how smarter strength training delivers the best results, helping people build strength efficiently, reduce injury risk and support healthy ageing

Study flags safety risks in cardiac rehab exercise

New research warns common cardiac rehab fitness tests may misjudge safe exercise levels, highlighting the need for more accurate assessment in regional communities.

New Albury-Wodonga Head of Campus appointed

Ged Bourke appointed new Albury-Wodonga Head of Campus

Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre Launch

Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre officially launched at La Trobe

Sport, Nursing, Archaeology top 50 in QS rankings

Twelve La Trobe subjects in the world's Top 200.

La Trobe Albury-Wodonga celebrates Class of 2025

La Trobe tips hats to latest cohort of Albury-Wodonga graduates.

New leadership advancing rural health

We’re pleased to announce Dr Kylie McIntyre as the new Deputy Director of the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research.

Spotlight on: Dr Freda Haylett

This International Women’s Day, Dr Freda Haylett’s work highlights why investing in early prevention, and valuing care and education, is essential to addressing gender inequality.

International Women’s Day Spotlight: Associate Professor Donna Whelan

This International Women’s Day, discover how Associate Professor Donna Whelan is redefining STEM leadership, advancing biomedical science, championing equity and showing that diversity drives better science.

$1m investment empowers La Trobe's regional youth

La Trobe's successful Regional Pathways Program gets major boost.

Antibiotic resistance under the microscope

An Australia–New Zealand research team is examining a key bacterial enzyme linked to the spread of antibiotic resistance, using world‑leading imaging technology in Bendigo.

Cancer treatment research breakthrough

By studying viruses that target harmful bacteria, scientists are developing new therapies that could offer hope to rural patients with hard‑to‑treat diseases.