04 Jun 2026
Experts Call for Regular Reviews of Long-Term Antidepressant Use
Australian researchers are calling for more regular reviews of antidepressant use, saying the benefits of taking the medications long term may be overstated for many patients.
04 Jun 2026
Common Sleep Drug May Reduce Alertness and Increase Safety Risks, Study Warns
Doctors are being warned about the risks of using quetiapine (Seroquel) for sleep problems after new Australian research found it may significantly reduce alertness the next day.
28 May 2026
GP Practices Urged to Register for SMS Sender ID to Avoid Message Disruption
General practices across Australia are being urged to register for the new SMS Sender ID system before 1 July to ensure patient messages are not disrupted.
29 May 2026
GPs Urged to Embrace Digital Presence as Healthcare Moves Online
Doctors are being encouraged to think more about their online presence and how patients find and choose general practices in a digital world.
29 May 2026
Tasmanian GPs Begin ADHD Training Under New Scope of Practice
Nearly 50 Tasmanian GPs have started specialised training that will allow them to diagnose ADHD and begin treatment, marking a major change in access to care across the state.
28 May 2026
RACGP Calls for Better GP Support to Improve Epilepsy Care
The RACGP is calling for stronger support for GPs, saying better funding and resources are needed to help Australians living with epilepsy access timely care.
27 May 2026
First Diphtheria Death in Australia Since 2018 Confirmed in NT
Northern Territory health authorities have confirmed Australia’s first diphtheria-related death in eight years, as efforts continue to control a growing outbreak across the region.
27 May 2026
NSW Expands Free Needle-Free Flu Vaccine to More Children
More children in New South Wales can now access a free needle-free flu vaccine, following an expansion of the State Government’s FluMist program.
03 Jun 2026
NSW Launches Pharmacist Contraceptive Pill Prescribing as Safety Questions Continue
From Friday, eligible pharmacists in New South Wales will be able to supply the oral contraceptive pill directly to patients, marking a major change in how reproductive healthcare is accessed in the state.
03 Jun 2026
GP Remains a Top Choice for Final Year Medical Students in Australia
General practice continues to be one of the most popular career choices for final year medical students in Australia, according to new national survey results.