22 Apr 2026
Diphtheria Cases Rise Sharply in WA’s Kimberley Region
Health authorities in Western Australia are dealing with a growing outbreak of diphtheria in the Kimberley region, with case numbers rising quickly in recent months.
22 Apr 2026
Government Moves to Secure Future of the NDIS
The Australian Government says it is taking action to protect the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which supports people with permanent and significant disability.
22 Apr 2026
RAAHS Prescription Rules Updated to Improve Accuracy and Avoid Delays
A recent review of Remote Area Aboriginal Health Services (RAAHS) prescriptions has found that some important details are often missing.
21 Apr 2026
Medicinal Cannabis Prescriptions Drop After Years of Growth
New data shows that prescriptions for medicinal cannabis in Australia have dropped for the first time in almost 10 years.
21 Apr 2026
ADHD Medication Rates Vary Across Australia, Raising Concerns
A recent episode of Four Corners has revealed big differences in how often adults are being prescribed ADHD medication across Australia. The report highlights concerns that some people may be getting diagnosed too easily, while others could be missing out on a diagnosis altogether.
21 Apr 2026
Paramedic Trainees Face High-Pressure Stadium Simulation Training
Eight Tasmanian paramedics taking part in the Intensive Care Paramedic (ICP) training program have completed a challenging simulation exercise at Ninja Stadium designed to test their leadership and clinical skills in a real-life emergency setting.
21 Apr 2026
Better Data Sharing Set to Improve Patient Care in Australia
Having the right patient information at the right time is key to good healthcare. A strong health system depends on something called interoperability, which means different health services can easily share patient data using the same system and language.
20 Apr 2026
GP advice service improves access and care across Queensland
A Queensland health program is helping GPs get quicker specialist advice, reducing delays, costs, and the need for hospital referrals for patients.
20 Apr 2026
New GPs celebrated in Cairns Fellowship ceremony
A group of new specialist doctors have officially begun their careers as GPs after being awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners at a ceremony in Cairns, Far North Queensland.
20 Apr 2026
Applications open for Ahpra Board community members
Applications are now open for community members to join the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Board.