17 Feb 2025
Second call for applications: International qualified nurse and midwife examination committees
Following an initial recruitment campaign late last year, the Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Committee (NMAC) is calling for applications from people with specific areas of experience for appointment to the following examination committees:
15 Feb 2025
First Japanese encephalitis case this summer
Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus infection has been identified in a man who likely acquired his infection while camping in the Murrumbidgee region in NSW.
14 Feb 2025
GPs to diagnose and prescribe for ADHD under ‘breakthrough’ plan
West Australian GPs could soon be allowed to diagnose, initiate and manage treatment with stimulant medications thanks to a ‘groundbreaking new pathway’.
14 Feb 2025
Study urges tailored use of MHT
Shared decision-making and an individualised approach are key when it comes to MHT, but there is an ‘urgent need’ for more research.
14 Feb 2025
Aboriginal-led study sees 30% achieve diabetes remission
A first-of-its-kind study in Australia has highlighted the importance of community-led initiatives in diabetes management.
14 Feb 2025
Statement from NSW Health Secretary Susan Pearce AM
NSW Health, along with all NSW Government agencies, is committed to combatting antisemitism and hate in all its forms.
14 Feb 2025
Tasmanians reminded to stay safe from bushfire smoke
Tasmanians are reminded to stay safe from bushfire smoke, as many parts of the state experience very poor air quality.
14 Feb 2025
Professor Karen Price
I had a people-first focus and I loved science and humanities ... the multiple options for a career were flexible and endless.
14 Feb 2025
BCNA Policy Priorities 2025
Everyday in Australia, 58 people are diagnosed with breast cancer and 9 lives are lost. Despite many advances in research and treatment, it continues to be the most common cancer affecting Australian women and costs the Australian Government nearly $1.8 billion annually.
13 Feb 2025
Queenslanders urged to be alert against mosquito bites
Queenslanders are urged to take measures to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes amid detections of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and Ross River virus among some mosquito populations across the state.