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Rapid Respiratory Point of Care Testing Rolled Out in Public Emergency Departments 18 April 2026

Highlights from the 2026 Group B Strep (GBS) Symposium 17 April 2026 PathWest and The University of Western Australiarecently co-hosted local, nationaland international experts for the GBS Symposium. GBS is a common bacterium that can beharmless; however, is an emerging pathogen in older adults and recognised leading cause oflife-threatening infections in newborns, such as sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis. The programme covered the full spectrum of GBS prevention ...

25 Years of quality support to Justice: The Scientific Impact of PathWest Forensic Biology 15 April 2026 From working with WA Police to identify the Claremont serial killer to solving some of the State’s most baffling criminal and missing persons investigations, PathWest forensic scientists play a pivotal role in supporting the administration of justice in Western Australia. Due to its sensitivity, the important scientific work of our forensic biology scientists is often done behind the scenes witho...

International Women’s Day - Balancing the Scales 08 March 2026 Today on International Women’s Day we celebrate the significant contributions of women across PathWest. From our diagnostic labs to our leadership teams, their expertise and dedication are integral to providing high-quality pathology services that support the WA health system. At PathWest, we don't just celebrate women; we empower them. We are proud to share that: 74.4% of our workforce com...

Shaping the Future: PathWest Welcomes our 2026 Registrar Intake 06 March 2026 PathWest is proud to welcome our latest intake of Registrars. As WA's only public pathology provider, we are committed to investing in the clinical leaders of tomorrow and supporting a positive workplace culture that encourages both personal wellbeing and professional excellence for our Registrars during that journey. We currently have66 Registrarsacross our service, including12 new starterswho jo...