23 Apr 2026
Palliative Care Australia appoints new chief executive officer
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has announced the appointment of Dr Chris Hatherly as its new Chief Executive Officer.
23 Apr 2026
Six Tips to Help General Practices Hire the Right Staff
Hiring the right staff is important for keeping a general practice running smoothly. A bad hire can lead to extra workload, stress for the team, and repeated recruitment.
23 Apr 2026
Emergency Doctors Push for Stronger Investment in Rural General Practice
Emergency doctors are calling on the Federal Government to invest more in rural general practice, warning that gaps in primary care are leading to avoidable visits to emergency departments.
23 Apr 2026
GPs Criticise NSW Decision to Expand Pharmacist Prescribing Without Consultation
General practitioners in NSW say they were not properly consulted on the State Government’s decision to allow pharmacists to prescribe the contraceptive pill, raising concerns about patient safety and trust between doctors and government.
23 Apr 2026
Conference to focus on future of general practice sustainability
General practice teams across South Western Sydney are being invited to a free conference in October 2026 that will focus on how practices can stay financially and operationally sustainable.
23 Apr 2026
Meningococcal case reported in Adelaide as health authorities monitor contacts
A woman in her 80s from metropolitan Adelaide is in hospital in a stable condition after being diagnosed with invasive meningococcal disease. Health authorities say the exact strain is still being confirmed.
23 Apr 2026
TGA orders sunscreen company to stop supply over regulatory breach
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has directed Veganic SKN Limited to stop supplying certain sunscreen products after concerns they were not properly registered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).
23 Apr 2026
Calls for NDIS reforms to better support people with terminal illness
Palliative Care Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s planned reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), but says stronger safeguards are needed for people living with terminal illness.
22 Apr 2026
Canberra GP Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo Retires from Practice After Long Career
Canberra GP Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo has stepped away from daily general practice after 35 years in medicine. Her career has focused on caring for people from marginalised communities and improving access to inclusive healthcare.
22 Apr 2026
GP Experts Say It’s Too Early to Dismiss Alzheimer’s Drugs After Review Findings
A new Cochrane review has found that amyloid-targeting drugs for Alzheimer’s disease show only “trivial” benefits for cognitive function, while also carrying risks such as brain swelling and bleeding.