28 Jan 2026
Apple Watch Now Alerts Australians to High Blood Pressure, Encouraging GP Visits
Apple Watch Now Alerts Australians to High Blood Pressure, Encouraging GP Visits A new Apple Watch feature is set to help Australians keep an eye on their blood pressure. Approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in December, the feature can alert users if it detects patterns that may indicate hypertension.
28 Jan 2026
Professor Henry Brodaty AO Honoured as 2026 Senior Australian of the Year
Professor Henry Brodaty AO has been named the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year.
27 Jan 2026
Victorian Grants Back New Research to Improve Women’s Health
New research projects are underway in Victoria to help close long-standing gaps in women’s health, following decades where women have often been under-represented in medical research.
27 Jan 2026
HRT Patch Shortages Set to Continue Into 2026
Women relying on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches will continue to face supply issues, with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) confirming shortages of several products are expected to last until the end of 2026.
27 Jan 2026
RACGP Moves Forward on Rural Generalist Fellowship Accreditation
The RACGP has taken a major step towards formal accreditation of its Rural Generalist (RG) Fellowship, lodging an application with the Australian Medical Council (AMC) as work continues on the new training pathway.
27 Jan 2026
Scholarships Open to Support Practice Nurses in Cervical Screening
South Western Sydney PHN has opened cervical screening training scholarships to help practice nurses strengthen their skills and confidence in providing cervical screening in general practice. The training includes recent updates on self-collection, supporting practices to offer both speculum-based and self-collection screening options.
27 Jan 2026
New Campaign Helps Australians Access Bulk-Billed GP Care
The Australian Government has launched a nationwide campaign to help patients find bulk-billed GP services, making healthcare more affordable for all Medicare-eligible Australians.
27 Jan 2026
Small Victorian Town Offers Perks to Attract New GP
A tiny Victorian town is pulling out all stops to attract a new GP, offering everything from free haircuts and daily coffee to gym classes and even a brewery “refreshments package.
27 Jan 2026
Local Health Forums to Support Children’s Access to Healthcare in South Western Sydney
Making sure children grow up healthy and happy is a priority for all families. But for some, getting the right healthcare and support during the early years and primary school can be challenging.
27 Jan 2026
Meningococcal Case in Adelaide Hospitalised
A woman in her 30s from Adelaide is critically ill with invasive meningococcal disease (serogroup B).