22 May 2026
RACGP Calls for More GP Training Clinics Across Australia
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is inviting clinics across Australia to apply to become accredited GP training sites for 2027, especially in areas facing doctor shortages.
21 May 2026
RACGP Highlights Reconciliation Week and New GP Learning Opportunities
The RACGP is encouraging GPs and healthcare teams to get involved in National Reconciliation Week through a range of events, webinars, and new educational resources focused on culturally safe care.
21 May 2026
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Offer Little Protection Against Falls, Study Finds
A major review has found that calcium and vitamin D supplements are unlikely to prevent falls or fractures in older people, challenging common routine use of these supplements.
21 May 2026
New Digital Health Standards Framework Aims to Improve System Integration
A new national framework has been launched in Australia to improve how digital health systems work together across hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare services.
21 May 2026
Nudge Letters to GPs Show Strong Impact on Test Ordering
A new Australian evaluation has found that “nudge” or feedback letters sent to high-requesting general practitioners significantly reduced unnecessary pathology testing.
20 May 2026
"A very difficult beast to cover”: TGA warns GPs on peptide imports and compliance
Australia’s medicines regulator has warned that illegal and unapproved therapeutic goods are increasingly entering the country, including products linked to the growing “peptide” trend.
20 May 2026
Queensland Expands Free Needle-Free Flu Vaccine for Teenagers
Queensland has expanded its free nasal spray flu vaccine program, allowing children and teenagers aged 6 to 17 who are afraid of needles to access the FluMist vaccine at no cost.
20 May 2026
Growing Evidence GLP-1 Medicines May Help Asthma Outcomes
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Turkey suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide may help reduce asthma flare-ups in people who are overweight or living with obesity.
20 May 2026
New 10-Year Child Health Study Targets Obesity and Heart Disease
A new 10-year research plan led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute aims to reduce rising obesity and improve long-term heart health in children through early prevention programs in schools and families.
19 May 2026
Diphtheria outbreak spreads across multiple states, GPs urged to stay alert
Health authorities are warning of Australia’s largest diphtheria outbreak in decades, with cases continuing to rise across multiple states and territories.