News and Events
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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.
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Building age-friendly health literacy
Final report launch: Building health literacy for age-friendly health care in rural areas.
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Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre Launch
Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre officially launched at La Trobe
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Singapore to Rural Victoria: A research journey
At La Trobe Rural Health School, we are nurturing international talent passionate about advancing health research that makes a difference.
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Walking football, a win for rural older adults
A pilot study led by researchers at La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus has shown that walking football - a fun, low-impact version of the traditional game - can play a powerful role in improving health.
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PhD Research Drives AFL Talent Development
Through La Trobe’s Industry PhD program, Lachlan Price is combining cutting-edge sport science research with real-world application.
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New strategy could save lives, limbs, millions
Ambitious new strategy tackles urgent, overlooked health issue.
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La Trobe University and Global Observatory Unite to Tackle Gender Inequality and Violence in Sport
La Trobe University has taken a significant step towards reducing gendered-based violence in sport by partnering with the Global Observatory for Gender Equality and Sport, Switzerland.
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‘Nothing in town other than us’: rural pharmacists
Pharmacists are stepping in as frontline providers of oral healthcare advice in rural Victorian towns without dental practitioners, according to a new study by La Trobe University.
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La Trobe Rural Health School Conference 2026
Wednesday 01 July 05:00pm
La Trobe Rural Health School invites you to the LRHS Conference 2026: Intersections of Place, People and Health.