01 Mar 2026

MBS Updates Effective 1 March 2026

A series of administrative and policy amendments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) will commence on 1 March 2026.

01 Mar 2026

PBS Broadens Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Access from 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, the PBS will expand listings for nivolumab and ipilimumab, allowing wider use for patients with advanced or metastatic cancers.

27 Feb 2026

First 100 SA GPs Now Able to Treat ADHD

One hundred South Australian GPs have completed specialised training to diagnose and treat ADHD, helping children and adults access care closer to home.

27 Feb 2026

GPs Help Drive PBS Support for Wegovy

A small group of Australian GPs has played a key role in pushing for weight-loss medicine Wegovy to be recommended for subsidy under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

27 Feb 2026

More Medicare Support for Kids Needing Speech Therapy

From 1 March, GPs across Australia will be able to refer eligible patients for more Medicare-funded speech pathology sessions, following a new Federal Government announcement.

26 Feb 2026

Tasmanians Invited to Share Views on Suicide Prevention Plan

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show 88 people in Tasmania died by suicide in 2023.

26 Feb 2026

AMA Doctors Join Mardi Gras Parade in Rainbow Scrubs

This weekend, doctors from the Australian Medical Association (AMA) will hit Oxford Street again for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.

26 Feb 2026

Strong Growth in SA’s GP Training Numbers

South Australia has welcomed a big intake of new doctors into general practice training this year, with more than 150 starting their journey as future GPs.

26 Feb 2026

VicPol Returns Responsibility for Fitness Checks to Police, Not GPs

Victoria Police has reversed a recent change that put GPs in charge of approving new recruits’ fitness to serve.

26 Feb 2026

Experts Urge Careful Review Before Stopping Mental Health Medications

Doctors need to take a closer look at when it’s appropriate to stop or change mental health medications, according to an international panel of experts.