20 Jan 2026
“Spot the Signs: Ovarian Cancer”
Ovarian cancer affects more than 1,900 Australian women every year, making awareness and early recognition vital. February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate, advocate, and shine a light on this often-overlooked cancer.
20 Jan 2026
Medicare cheque payments set to be phased out by 2028
Medicare rebate cheques could soon become a thing of the past, with the Federal Government proposing to fully phase them out by mid-2028 as part of broader reforms to modernise the payment system.
20 Jan 2026
Australia’s first needle-free adrenaline spray approved for anaphylaxis
A new nasal spray for adrenaline has been approved in Australia, offering people at risk of severe allergic reactions a needle-free treatment option for the first time.
20 Jan 2026
HTID festival to offer onsite drug checking as part of NSW trial
HTID music festival will provide an onsite drug checking service as part of the NSW Government’s trial at music festivals, giving attendees access to free, confidential testing and advice to reduce harm.
19 Jan 2026
GP burnout putting pressure on healthcare systems worldwide
Burnout among general practitioners is becoming a serious global issue, with Australian doctors among those feeling the strain, according to a major international survey. The findings show that rising administrative workloads and complex patient care are leaving many GPs exhausted, frustrated, and stretched for time — a trend experts warn could weaken health systems if left unchecked.
19 Jan 2026
Government renews ‘Give Up For Good’ campaign to support quitting smoking and vaping
A renewed phase of the Australian Government’s ‘Give Up For Good’ campaign is now underway, aiming to better support Australians who want to quit smoking or vaping, or avoid nicotine use altogether.
19 Jan 2026
‘Urgent Need’ to Plan for Extreme Weather, Study Warns
A new study by researchers at the Australian National University (ANU), published in ScienceDirect (Tong et al., 2026), shows that extreme weather is already driving a significant number of hospital visits in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
19 Jan 2026
GPs Could Soon Predict Dementia Risk in Stroke Patients with New Tool
Researchers in Sydney have developed a practical tool that could help GPs identify stroke survivors at risk of developing dementia. The study, led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and published in Neurology, analysed data from more than 2,600 stroke patients across 12 international studies to create a model that predicts dementia risk within five years.
19 Jan 2026
Health warning issued after measles case visits Western Sydney
NSW Health has issued a public health warning after a confirmed measles case visited several locations in greater western Sydney while infectious.
19 Jan 2026
Have your say on International Day of People with Disability 2025
Australians are invited to share their feedback on this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) celebrations through a new public survey.