12 Jan 2026
New Medicare Mental Health Check‑In Service Goes Live Across Australia
The Australian Government has launched a new free online mental health support service called Medicare Mental Health Check‑In, designed to help people with mild mental health concerns build confidence and practical wellbeing skills
12 Jan 2026
Spike in Bulk‑Billing GP Clinics — but Patient Costs Are Rising Too
New data from online health directory Cleanbill’s annual Blue Report shows a big jump in the number of general practices offering full bulk‑billing — but also a significant rise in out‑of‑pocket costs for patients who aren’t bulk‑billed.
12 Jan 2026
Australian Government Updates Bonded Medical Program
The Australian Government has updated the Bonded Medical Program to make it more modern and flexible for medical practitioners.
12 Jan 2026
PBS Listings Deliver Major Savings for Women’s Health
New figures show hundreds of thousands of Australian women are paying less for essential medicines after new women’s health treatments were added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
12 Jan 2026
Government Moves Toward PBS Listing for Wegovy
The Federal Government has begun steps toward listing the weight-loss medicine Wegovy on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), following a recommendation from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC).
12 Jan 2026
TGA Fines Supplement Company Over Alleged Unlawful Advertising
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has taken enforcement action against Booty N Buff Nutrition Caringbah Pty Ltd, issuing infringement notices for the alleged unlawful advertising of sports supplements that breached Australian therapeutic goods laws.
09 Jan 2026
A Child Diagnosed with Rare Neurodegenerative Disease
A Gold Coast family is raising awareness about Batten disease after their daughter Charlotte was diagnosed with the rare condition following ongoing seizures and developmental regression.
09 Jan 2026
PBAC Invites Consumer Comments for March 2026 Meeting
Closing date for comments: Wednesday, 21 January 2026
08 Jan 2026
Measles Vaccination Advice for Australians Travelling Overseas
Measles outbreaks continue globally, posing a risk to Australians travelling overseas. ATAGI recommends additional MMR vaccination for infants aged 6–11 months and highlights who should be fully vaccinated to ensure protection. Learn the updated guidelines for safe travel.
07 Jan 2026
Regulatory Exam Content Writers – Chinese Medicine
The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia is seeking experienced practitioners and academics to become regulatory examination content writers. Writers will create questions for MCQ and OSCE exams in acupuncture, herbal medicine, biomedicine, theory, or ethics. Applications close 30 January 2026.