16 Jul 2026
Racism Against Overseas Doctors Condemned by GPs and Communities
Healthcare leaders, GPs, politicians and local residents have spoken out after racist comments were posted online about two international medical graduates (IMGs) who recently joined a regional medical practice in New South Wales. The incident has renewed calls for respect, inclusion and zero tolerance for racism in Australian healthcare.
15 Jul 2026
Senate Pushes for More Flexible End-of-Life Care at Home
Older Australians approaching the end of life could receive more flexible support at home if a new Senate recommendation is adopted.
15 Jul 2026
Deadline extended for Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council applications
The Australian Government has extended the application deadline for people interested in joining the Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council. Expressions of interest will now close on Sunday, 19 July 2026, at 11:30 pm AEST.
15 Jul 2026
TGA issues penalties over unlawful melatonin imports
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued five infringement notices totalling $99,000 to Acacia Pharmacy Pty Ltd for the alleged unlawful importation of unapproved melatonin products under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. The penalties were paid in June 2026.
15 Jul 2026
Revised criminal history registration standard now in effect
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have introduced a revised Criminal History Registration Standard, which is now in effect.
15 Jul 2026
Debate continues over bulk-billing as MP praised for local advocacy
Federal Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler has praised Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters for her efforts to encourage more GP clinics to bulk bill, highlighting a significant increase in bulk-billing rates across the region.
15 Jul 2026
RSV becomes Australia's most reported respiratory virus this winter
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has become Australia's most commonly reported respiratory infection this winter, overtaking both influenza and COVID-19 for the first time since national reporting began in 2021.
15 Jul 2026
Rural GPs to Receive Training for Sight-Saving Eye Injections
GPs and Rural Generalists (RGs) could soon receive specialised training to provide intravitreal injections (IVIs) in rural and remote Australia. The new pilot program aims to improve access to essential eye treatment for patients who currently face long travel distances or limited specialist services.
14 Jul 2026
Muscle health may help predict type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
A new international study suggests that muscle health could play an important role in identifying people at higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
14 Jul 2026
RACGP says GPs must be part of new youth mental health services
The RACGP says general practice must be built into Australia’s new youth mental health services to help young people receive connected and ongoing care.