16 Feb 2026
$13 Million Available for International Clinical Trials in Australia
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is inviting applications for its 2026 International Clinical Trial Collaborations grant, offering up to $13 million for medical research projects.
16 Feb 2026
Free Webinar for Health Professionals: Medicare Mental Health Services
Health professionals are invited to a free webinar to learn about Medicare Mental Health services
16 Feb 2026
Measles Alert in Sydney’s Inner West
NSW Health is asking residents of Sydney’s Inner West to stay alert after two confirmed measles cases.
13 Feb 2026
AMA Supports National Medicines Record
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed the government’s plan for a National Medicines Record, which aims to reduce fragmented care and medicine-related mistakes.
13 Feb 2026
Federal Government Moves to Make Medical Costs More Transparent
The federal government has introduced legislation to expand transparency by publishing Medicare, hospital, and private health insurer billing data on the Medical Costs Finder website.
13 Feb 2026
Experts Back Mandatory Health Star Ratings for All Packaged Foods
The AMA has joined VicHealth and the George Institute in calling for Health Star Ratings to be mandatory on every packaged food item.
13 Feb 2026
NSW Issues Measles Warning After Four New Cases
NSW Health is warning people to be on the lookout for measles symptoms after four new cases were confirmed across the state.
13 Feb 2026
Future GPs to Train in Communities That Need Them Most
In 2026, 1,772 new doctors are starting general practice training, with 161 of them spending at least six months in areas that face the greatest healthcare shortages.
13 Feb 2026
$61 Million Paid to Practices in First BBPIP Round
Almost 3,000 general practices have shared more than $61 million in the first Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) payments.
13 Feb 2026
Closing the Gap: Some Progress, But Many Targets Behind
The Closing the Gap 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Plan shows mixed results.