02 Nov 2026
Medicare Introduces New Health Checks for Three-Year-Old Children
Australian families can now access a new Medicare-funded health check for three-year-olds, giving GPs an opportunity to identify health and developmental concerns before children begin school.
02 Nov 2026
Victorian Parties Clash Over Payroll Tax Relief for GP Clinics
Victoria’s major political parties have taken different positions on payroll tax for general practices, with Labor refusing to remove the tax while the Coalition, Greens and One Nation support some form of relief.
30 Oct 2026
AMA Reaffirms Support for Doctors as Vice President Prepares to Step Down
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting doctors as outgoing Federal Vice President Associate Professor Julian Rait prepares to leave the role after two years.
30 Oct 2026
Medicare Changes Introduce New Services for Australian GPs
Australian general practices will see several Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) changes from 1 November 2026, including new telehealth services for chronic condition management and health checks for three-year-old children.
30 Oct 2026
Women Receiving Opioid Treatment Face Higher STI Infection Rates
Women receiving opioid agonist therapy (OAT) may face a higher risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with new Australian research highlighting gaps in testing and access to sexual healthcare.
30 Oct 2026
Allied Health Spotlight: How Audiology Supports Better Hearing and Quality of Life
Audiology plays an important role in helping people recognise hearing problems and access the right care. In South Western Sydney, Musthafa Mohammed, co-founder and Managing Director of Audience Hearing, is working to improve hearing health through patient care, early detection and community partnerships.
30 Oct 2026
SWSPHN Reflects on a Year of Progress in Allied Health
South Western Sydney Primary Health Network has highlighted its key achievements in 2026, including stronger connections between allied health professionals and general practice, new learning opportunities and progress towards better multidisciplinary care.
30 Oct 2026
Tasmania Health Department Releases 2025–26 Annual Report
Tasmania's Department of Health has published its 2025–26 Annual Report, outlining its work, key achievements and challenges over the past financial year.
29 Oct 2026
Ambulance Tasmania Adds 11 Experienced Paramedics to Emergency Services
Eleven new paramedics are joining Ambulance Tasmania, bringing valuable experience to frontline emergency services across the state.
29 Oct 2026
AHPRA Reports Rise in Misconduct Referrals Despite Fewer Notifications
Australia’s health regulator received fewer notifications in 2025–26, while referrals to tribunals for possible professional misconduct reached their highest level in 12 years.