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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.

2026 La Trobe Rural Health School conference

The 9th La Trobe Rural Health School conference was held last week at the Albury–Wodonga campus.

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.

Ten years of partnership: SMARRT enters a new era

A decade of partnership in rural health research and innovation has been celebrated with the official relaunch of the Strategic Multidisciplinary Alliance for Rural Research Translation (SMARRT).

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

Oral health in rural Australia

New research from Dr Fiona Dangerfield highlights barriers to oral health care in rural communities.

GO ReViTALISE improves cancer care for Victorians

GO ReViTALISE is improving cancer care for older Victorians.

Consumer panels and public health

New research demonstrates how consumer panels can strengthen health research.

Exhibition explores power of Indigenous objects

New exhibition invites organisations to reflect on meaning behind art.

Study investigates vaping and gum disease risk

Study links vaping to changes in oral bacteria associated with gum disease.

Rural physiotherapy clinic cuts wait times

An innovative partnership between Primary Care Connect, La Trobe Rural Health School and the University of Melbourne is helping improve access to physiotherapy services in the Goulburn Valley.

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.

Connecting young people with nature

Nature Neighbours: Connecting young people with nature and community in the Goulburn Valley

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

Albury–Wodonga students celebrated

La Trobe Rural Health School students have been recognised for their achievements at the Albury–Wodonga Prizes Ceremony.

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.