11 Feb 2026
Time to Try Electronic Prescriptions in Your Practice
A new year is a good chance to see if your practice could do things a bit easier. One option is electronic prescriptions. While lots of GPs already use them, some haven’t yet made the switch.
10 Feb 2026
Authorities Seize Thousands of Illegal Vapes in Sydney
Authorities have seized more than 57,000 illegal vaping products during a major crackdown in Burwood, NSW.
10 Feb 2026
Party Drug GHB Causing More Harm in Australia
Australia is seeing more harm from the party drug GHB, and experts warn that even occasional use can be dangerous.
10 Feb 2026
Pharmacy Guild Leads Political Donations in Healthcare Sector
The Pharmacy Guild donated over $600,000 to Australian political parties in 2024–25, making it the biggest healthcare contributor last year.
10 Feb 2026
Needle-Free Flu Vaccine for Queensland Kids Starts in March
Queensland GPs will be able to give young children a needle-free flu vaccine from 1 March, kicking off a new approach to the state’s flu program.
10 Feb 2026
Helping Kids Grow Strong from the Start
Stronger Seeds, Taller Trees is a program designed to help doctors and parents understand early childhood development and why getting support early really matters.
10 Feb 2026
New GEM Unit Opens at Gold Coast University Hospital for Older Adults
Gold Coast University Hospital has opened a new Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit in H Block, providing older patients with specialised care to support recovery after illness.
10 Feb 2026
Palliative Care Australia Backs Call to End Placement Poverty for Health Students
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has thrown its support behind calls to expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment to include medical and allied health students.
10 Feb 2026
New Paramedics Ready to Serve Tasmanian Communities
Seventeen newly graduated paramedics are joining Ambulance Tasmania, boosting emergency services across the state.
09 Feb 2026
WA Welcomes Record Number of New GP Registrars
Western Australia is set to get a boost in general practice care with 251 new GP registrars starting their training this year — the biggest group yet. That’s up from 194 last year and shows steady growth since 2024.