25 Nov 2025
NSW Sees Strong Uptake of New ADHD Prescribing Reforms
Newly released government data shows significant early momentum in NSW’s ADHD prescribing reforms, with 560 GPs now completing the training required to become continuation prescribers.
25 Nov 2025
Authorities Warn South Western Sydney to Prepare for Dangerous Heatwave
South Western Sydney is bracing for extreme summer temperatures, prompting health authorities to warn residents about the serious risks posed by an upcoming heatwave.
25 Nov 2025
Addressing Gambling Harm: Supporting Patients and Families in South Western Sydney
Gambling rates remain high in South Western Sydney, particularly in Fairfield and Canterbury-Bankstown, prompting concern over the effects on individuals and families.
25 Nov 2025
Type 2 Diabetes on the Rise in South Western Sydney: Local Support Programs in Action
South Western Sydney is seeing a significant increase in type 2 diabetes, with the rate of diagnoses doubling over the past 20 years—well above the New South Wales average. Health authorities warn that without intervention, these numbers are likely to rise further, placing additional strain on local health services.
25 Nov 2025
Changes to POLAR Support Requests for South Western Sydney Practices
Practices in South Western Sydney should note that the process for requesting POLAR support has recently changed. This update explains the new procedure and why the changes have been made.
25 Nov 2025
Major Milestone Reached in National GP Registrar Experience Project
An innovative Australian project designed to capture what life is really like for GPs in training has reached a significant milestone, documenting its one-millionth consultation.
25 Nov 2025
Man Charged After String of Thefts From Melbourne Medical Centres
Victoria Police have arrested a 32-year-old Melbourne man accused of stealing payment terminals and other items from multiple medical clinics over a two-week period.
24 Nov 2025
Ahpra Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has appointed two experienced executives to key leadership roles as part of its ongoing organisational reforms.
24 Nov 2025
Hypersonic Festival to Offer Onsite Drug Checking as Part of NSW Trial
The Hypersonic music festival will be the next event in the NSW drug checking trial, providing an additional safety measure for festivalgoers. The festival is scheduled for Saturday 29 November at Sydney Showground.
24 Nov 2025
Mernda Community Hospital Now Open to Serve Melbourne’s Outer North
The new Mernda Community Hospital, operated by Northern Health, is now open, providing essential health services for residents in Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern suburbs.