19 Aug 2026
Unregistered NSW man fined after presenting himself as a medical practitioner
A NSW man has been fined $3,000 and given an 18-month Community Corrections Order after continuing to present himself as a registered doctor despite no longer being registered to practise medicine.
19 Aug 2026
Major Sydney operation seizes more than $12 million in illicit vaping products
A coordinated enforcement operation involving the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), NSW Police Force and other agencies has seized more than $12.3 million worth of unlawful vaping products and nicotine pouches across Sydney.
19 Aug 2026
IV iron treatment rises sharply, but administration costs remain a barrier
Intravenous iron treatment has become far more common among Australian women, but the lack of a specific Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item for administering the treatment can leave some patients facing significant out-of-pocket costs.
19 Aug 2026
Maternal RSV vaccination cuts infant hospitalisation risk by about 80%
New Australian research suggests maternal RSV vaccination provides strong protection against hospitalisation in young infants, with the greatest benefit seen during the first two months of life.
19 Aug 2026
COVID-19 vaccines to move into the National Immunisation Program
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination arrangements are changing from 1 October, when COVID-19 vaccines will transition from the stand-alone National COVID-19 Vaccine Program (NCVP) to the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
19 Aug 2026
RACGP clarifies accreditation rules for modern general practices
The RACGP has updated its guidance to help non-traditional general practices and accreditation agencies understand the current eligibility requirements for practice accreditation.
19 Aug 2026
COVID-19 vaccination program to shift to the NIP from October
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination arrangements are changing from 1 October, with the National COVID-19 Vaccine Program (NCVP) ending and funded vaccination moving to the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
19 Aug 2026
Free medical van brings healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Fairfield
People experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Fairfield now have access to free weekly healthcare through a new medical van operated by the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation.
19 Aug 2026
Government seeks feedback on proposed NDIS planning changes
The Australian Government is seeking feedback on proposed new rules for NDIS planning, designed to make the system clearer, fairer and easier for participants to use.
18 Aug 2026
Kalbarri community raises funds to restore local GP services
Residents of Kalbarri in Western Australia are raising money to help bring GP services back to their remote community after the town’s only general practice closed in late June.