15 Sep 2026
Emergency Department access changes at Royal Hobart Hospital
People attending the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department will now use Argyle Street to enter the service as redevelopment work progresses across the hospital site.
15 Sep 2026
Australia sets five-year plan to expand genomic healthcare
Australian governments have agreed on a national plan to support the wider use of genomics across the health system over the next five years.
15 Sep 2026
Almost 300 GPs join the profession in NSW
Almost 300 doctors have officially become Fellows of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), following a major Fellowship ceremony in New South Wales.
15 Sep 2026
Syphilis cases among Australian women rise sharply over decade
New national sexual health figures show a major rise in syphilis among women, despite some other sexually transmitted infections showing signs of decline in Australia.
15 Sep 2026
GP leaves NSW pharmacy advisory panel amid concerns over prescribing expansion
A NSW GP has stepped down from a government advisory group after questioning whether there is enough evidence and clinical oversight to support wider pharmacist prescribing.
14 Sep 2026
Proposed vitamin B6 limit could be cut to 14 mg
Australia’s recommended upper intake level for vitamin B6 supplements could fall sharply under a new proposal aimed at reducing the risk of nerve damage linked to excessive intake.
14 Sep 2026
Counterfeit peptide linked to serious oesophagus injury
A patient has been hospitalised after using a counterfeit peptide sold as retatrutide, with testing showing it contained a much higher amount of semaglutide instead.
14 Sep 2026
New Victorian standard aims to improve care for women living with pain
A new Victorian health standard aims to ensure women, girls and gender diverse people are listened to, respected and involved in decisions about pain and treatment.
11 Sep 2026
Study highlights what female GPs need to thrive
A review of research from Australia and overseas has identified workplace and system changes that could help female GPs build fulfilling careers and reduce burnout and workforce exits.
11 Sep 2026
AMA pushes for action on workforce, Medicare and healthcare costs
Healthcare workforce shortages, Medicare reform, private health insurance and prescribing rules were among the key issues discussed by the AMA this week.