27 Feb 2026
GPs Help Drive PBS Support for Wegovy
A small group of Australian GPs has played a key role in pushing for weight-loss medicine Wegovy to be recommended for subsidy under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
27 Feb 2026
More Medicare Support for Kids Needing Speech Therapy
From 1 March, GPs across Australia will be able to refer eligible patients for more Medicare-funded speech pathology sessions, following a new Federal Government announcement.
26 Feb 2026
Strong Growth in SA’s GP Training Numbers
South Australia has welcomed a big intake of new doctors into general practice training this year, with more than 150 starting their journey as future GPs.
26 Feb 2026
VicPol Returns Responsibility for Fitness Checks to Police, Not GPs
Victoria Police has reversed a recent change that put GPs in charge of approving new recruits’ fitness to serve.
26 Feb 2026
Experts Urge Careful Review Before Stopping Mental Health Medications
Doctors need to take a closer look at when it’s appropriate to stop or change mental health medications, according to an international panel of experts.
25 Feb 2026
Flu Deaths in Australia Hit New High
Australia recorded over 1,700 deaths from flu in 2025
25 Feb 2026
TGA warns GPs to act on vitamin B6 toxicity risks
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is urging doctors to be alert to vitamin B6 toxicity, as regulatory changes on patient access to supplements are planned for 2027.
25 Feb 2026
RACGP calls for stricter rules on medicinal cannabis prescribing
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has called for major changes to how medicinal cannabis is prescribed in Australia.
25 Feb 2026
Intermittent fasting may ease Crohn’s disease symptoms, but experts urge caution
A small Canadian study suggests that restricting meals to an eight-hour window each day could reduce Crohn’s disease symptoms by 40% and abdominal discomfort by 50% over 12 weeks.
24 Feb 2026
Uptake of Cervical Self-Collection Shows Strong Growth
The use of self-collected HPV tests for cervical screening has surged since eligibility expanded, new research shows. By the end of 2023, self-collected samples made up almost 27% of all cervical screening tests, up from just 1.2% in mid-2022.