02 Apr 2026
RACGP Boosts Flu Vaccination Push and GP Support Initiatives
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is ramping up its flu vaccination campaign, encouraging Australians to book their shots through local GP clinics as influenza cases rise.
02 Apr 2026
New Support Package Helps Women Access Care After Gynaecologist Allegations
A $7.45 million support package has been launched in Victoria to help women affected by allegations against former gynaecologist Dr Simon Gordon.
02 Apr 2026
PBAC Considers Broader Access to Meningococcal B Vaccine
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) is reviewing a plan to make the meningococcal B vaccine, sold as Bexsero, more widely available through the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
02 Apr 2026
RACGP Warns Medical Costs Overhaul Could Hit GPs and Patients
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has raised concerns about plans to publish individual GP fees as part of a government overhaul of the Medical Costs Finder website.
01 Apr 2026
Perth GPs and Experts Unite for ADHD Symposium
Hundreds of healthcare professionals and policymakers gathered in Perth to improve care for people living with ADHD.
01 Apr 2026
Wegovy Gets Provisional Approval for Severe Fatty Liver Disease
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved Wegovy (semaglutide) for adults with non-cirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious type of fatty liver disease.
01 Apr 2026
New Medicare Telehealth Service Launched for Mild Mental Health Support
The Federal Government has launched a free telehealth therapy service for people experiencing mild or temporary mental health challenges.
01 Apr 2026
Record Number of Doctors Start GP Training in Victoria
Victoria’s 2026 GP training intake has hit a record 363 doctors, with 30% choosing rural and regional pathways.
31 Mar 2026
RACGP Criticises Canberra Bulk-Billing Policy
The RACGP has slammed the Federal Government’s plan to open new bulk-billing GP clinics in Canberra, warning the move could distort the market and harm existing practices.
31 Mar 2026
Many Australians Struggle to Afford Healthcare: Report
A new survey shows that while most Australians trust the quality of healthcare, costs remain a major barrier. Many people miss out on care they need because they can’t afford it, highlighting a gap in the health system.