03 Jun 2026
Remote WA GP clinic to close amid rising financial pressure
A bulk-billed general practice in Kalbarri, Western Australia, is set to close on 25 June after ongoing financial pressures made the service unsustainable.
03 Jun 2026
GPs urged to stay alert to medico-legal risks in ADHD prescribing
General practitioners are increasingly involved in diagnosing and treating ADHD in Australia, as prescribing responsibilities expand and treatment demand continues to rise.
03 Jun 2026
NSW pharmacy prescribing trials linked with higher follow-up GP visits
New evaluations of NSW pharmacy prescribing trials for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and oral contraceptive resupply have found high patient satisfaction, but also raised concerns about follow-up care and clinical effectiveness.
02 Jun 2026
New National Service ‘1800MEDICARE’ Promotes 24/7 Free Health Advice
The Australian Government has launched a national campaign to increase awareness of 1800MEDICARE, a free 24/7 service designed to provide health advice for non-emergency medical concerns.
02 Jun 2026
Health regulators unite to strengthen response to family and domestic violence
Australia’s health regulators have announced a joint commitment to improve how health professionals recognise and respond to family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV).
02 Jun 2026
WA after-hours GP clinic secures funding extension after community push
An after-hours GP clinic in Albany, Western Australia, has avoided closure after receiving renewed Federal Government funding following strong advocacy from local doctors and the community.
02 Jun 2026
New clinical guide aims to improve childhood vaccine conversations
A new clinical practice review has outlined a clear, step-by-step approach to help doctors and health professionals talk with parents who are unsure about childhood vaccinations.
02 Jun 2026
Proposed NDIS changes could leave people with terminal illness without support, says Palliative Care Australia
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has raised concerns that proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Act may leave people with life-limiting illness without access to essential support.
01 Jun 2026
New online Medicare Mental Health Check In expands with self-guided option
Australians can now access expanded early mental health support through the Medicare Mental Health Check In service, which has introduced a new self-guided option alongside its existing guided support.
01 Jun 2026
New Bulk Billing Clinics Planned for Hunter and Central Coast Under Medicare Expansion
The Australian Government has announced a $25.3 million investment over three years to establish up to six new fully bulk billed GP clinics across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions.