09 Jul 2026
Dr Chris Hatherly Takes the Helm at Palliative Care Australia
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has welcomed Dr Chris Hatherly as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience in health, research, ageing and public policy to the national organisation.
09 Jul 2026
New Expert Group to Help Improve NDIS Access Decisions
The Australian Government has created a new Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to provide independent expert advice on changes to NDIS access and eligibility rules.
09 Jul 2026
RACGP Supports National Guidance for Safer Use of IV Fluids
The RACGP has backed new national guidance aimed at improving the safe and appropriate use of intravenous (IV) fluids, saying they should be prescribed as a planned clinical treatment rather than used as a routine practice
09 Jul 2026
Melbourne Injecting Centre Associated with Sharp Drop in Heroin Emergency Callouts
A study has found that heroin-related ambulance callouts in Melbourne's North Richmond area fell significantly after the opening of a medically supervised injecting centre, suggesting the service may help reduce overdose-related emergencies and improve access to healthcare support.
09 Jul 2026
Government Reviews Oversight of AI Medical Scribes in Healthcare
The Australian Government has acknowledged concerns about the limited oversight of AI medical scribes used in healthcare, as the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) continues reviewing how these tools are regulated.
09 Jul 2026
Queensland Vaping Supplier Fined Over Therapeutic Vape Information Requests
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued three infringement notices totalling $59,400 to Queensland-based Canngea Pty Ltd for allegedly failing to comply with requests for information about the supply of therapeutic vaping products.
09 Jul 2026
GPs Advised to Review HIV Treatment Options Following Medicine Discontinuation
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has advised GPs to review treatment options for patients following the discontinuation of the HIV medicine tenofovir disoproxil/emtricitabine/efavirenz Viatris 300 mg/200 mg/600 mg tablets due to manufacturing issues.
09 Jul 2026
More Australians Access Test Results as My Health Record Sharing Expands
More Australians are viewing their pathology and diagnostic imaging results through My Health Record following the rollout of the Share by Default reforms, according to the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA).
09 Jul 2026
AIHW Report Highlights Rising Chronic Disease and Growing Pressure on Primary Care
Australia is seeing a growing burden of chronic disease while spending on hospitals continues to outpace investment in primary care, according to the latest Australia's Health 2026 report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
09 Jul 2026
Gold Coast Dental Therapist Recognised for Outstanding Volunteer Work
Helping children care for their smiles is only part of Leanne Evert's work.