28 Sep 2026
TGA takes BioV8 and former directors to Federal Court over peptide advertising
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has started Federal Court proceedings against a former company and two of its directors over alleged breaches of Australia’s therapeutic goods advertising rules.
28 Sep 2026
New palliative care training shaped by aged care nurses
A national project is using feedback from residential aged care nurses to develop practical training on the safe and appropriate use of palliative care medicines.
28 Sep 2026
Two Victorian GPs recognised in state women’s honour roll
Two Victorian GPs have been recognised for their contribution to medicine, community service and women’s health through the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll of Women.
28 Sep 2026
South Western Sydney conference to focus on sustainable general practice
General practices across South Western Sydney can now register for a conference focused on practical ways to improve long-term practice viability and sustainability.
28 Sep 2026
Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the value of noticing breast changes
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month taking place in October, Australians are being reminded that knowing how their breasts usually look and feel can help them recognise changes that may need medical attention.
28 Sep 2026
New resources aim to make menstrual health conversations safer for Aboriginal women
Aboriginal women in Western Australia have helped shape a new set of menstrual health resources designed to support more culturally safe conversations in healthcare.
28 Sep 2026
Steve Brown’s kidney journey highlights the life-changing impact of organ donation
Steve Brown’s experience with kidney disease has included years of dialysis, two transplants and major changes to his daily life. Looking back, he says his story is also about the people who supported him and the donor family whose decision gave him another chance to live.
28 Sep 2026
Victorian hospitals reach new high for planned surgery
Victorian public hospitals have completed more planned operations than ever before, with 218,000 surgeries carried out over the past year.
25 Sep 2026
Four Queensland healthcare recipients recognised at RACGP Awards
Four recipients have been recognised in Queensland's 2026 RACGP Awards for their contributions to general practice and healthcare in their communities.
25 Sep 2026
Calls grow to replace fax and paper referrals in healthcare
The use of fax machines, mailed letters and other paper-based communication in healthcare is facing renewed scrutiny following reports that patient referrals were left unattended at a Victorian hospital.