26 Oct 2026
Tasmania Launches Campaign to Keep 000 for Emergencies
Ambulance Tasmania is urging people to choose the right healthcare service for non-emergency health concerns, helping keep ambulances available for life-threatening situations.
26 Oct 2026
Dr Keith McDonald Remembered for His Leadership in Primary Healthcare
The long-serving SWSPHN chief executive is being remembered for his compassion, leadership and lasting contribution to healthcare in South Western Sydney.
26 Oct 2026
Pharmacy Prescribing Trial to Expand to All Women
A federal pharmacy trial for urinary tract infection treatment and oral contraception will expand to all women from January, despite concerns from GPs and women’s health experts.
26 Oct 2026
More GPs Trained to Diagnose and Treat ADHD in Australia
Hundreds of general practitioners (GPs) in New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria have completed specialist training to assess and diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and prescribe medication, helping more patients access care closer to home.
26 Oct 2026
Female GPs Report Higher Burnout as Job Satisfaction Falls
Female general practitioners (GPs) in Australia are reporting higher levels of burnout and slightly lower job satisfaction than male GPs, according to early findings from the RACGP2026 Health of the Nation report.
23 Oct 2026
New penicillin allergy guidance aims to support GPs
New Australian guidelines will help GPs assess reported penicillin allergies and identify patients who may be suitable for supervised testing.
23 Oct 2026
Bulk-billing incentive payments reach $192 million in first eight months
More patients have joined MyMedicare as government payments to general practices increase, according to Services Australia’s 2025–26 annual report.
23 Oct 2026
ATO and AHPRA target improper early superannuation claims
Medical practitioners face increased scrutiny over reports supporting early access to superannuation, with authorities warning that false or misleading information can result in significant penalties.
23 Oct 2026
AMA President reflects on two years of healthcare advocacy
Outgoing AMA Federal President Dr Danielle McMullen has highlighted progress in Medicare, hospital funding and patient care while calling for further reform across Australia’s health system.
23 Oct 2026
New chairs appointed to Australian nursing and chiropractic boards
Australia’s Nursing and Midwifery Board and Chiropractic Board have appointed new chairs as part of changes to leadership across the national health practitioner regulation system.