Cochrane Australia and the National Covid-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce have much to reflect on and celebrate this World Evidence-Based Health Care Day. Held on 20 October, this annual global event highlights the need for better evidence to inform health care, and recognises the efforts of hard-working researchers, policymakers, clinicians and health workers everywhere.

Translating research into practice is often easier said than done, and can take years. Not so in the case of the latest findings on consumer engagement in guideline development.

New and updated recommendations for stroke management have been published as part of Australia’s living guidelines for stroke, a summary of which has been published today in the Medical Journal of Australia.

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Chris Del Mar AM, Professor of Public Health at Bond University and one of Australia’s most prolific and generous Cochrane contributors.