08 Jul 2026
Nurse's Personal Kidney Journey Inspires Organ Donation Awareness
Growing up with a serious kidney condition gave one Australian nurse a unique understanding of what patients go through.
08 Jul 2026
Australian Respiratory Specialist Honoured with International Bronchiectasis Award
Associate Professor Lucy Burr has received the Tobias Welte Award at the World Bronchiectasis Conference 2026, recognising her outstanding contributions to bronchiectasis research, clinical care, leadership and mentorship.
07 Jul 2026
Early Intervention Helps Children Start School with Confidence
General practitioners (GPs) play an important role in identifying developmental, behavioural, communication and emotional concerns in young children, helping families access support before they start school.
07 Jul 2026
New Medicare Bulk Billing Rules Begin from 1 July 2026
General practices across Australia are now required to follow updated rules for assigning Medicare benefits when providing bulk-billed services, following changes that took effect on 1 July 2026.
07 Jul 2026
Australian GPs Warn Against Fast-Track Online Prescribing of Weight-Loss Medicines
Australian general practitioners are raising concerns about the growing use of online services to prescribe GLP-1 weight-loss medicines after overseas research found prescriptions could often be obtained with very little clinician interaction.
07 Jul 2026
Registrations Open for National Medicines Symposium 2026
Healthcare professionals, researchers, consumers and policymakers can now register for the National Medicines Symposium 2026, hosted by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
07 Jul 2026
Research Highlights Benefits of GP-Prescribed Glucose Monitors
People with diabetes who receive continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) through their GP may experience better blood sugar control and fewer hospital visits, according to a new international study.
07 Jul 2026
Funding Boost Expands Cultural Safety Training for GP Registrars
More GP registrars across Australia will receive cultural safety training from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators following new Federal Government funding for the Joint Colleges Training Services (JCTS) program.
07 Jul 2026
GPs Raise Safety Concerns After PBS Adrenaline Prescribing Rule Changes
Some Australian GPs have lost their ability to start Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)-subsidised adrenaline prescriptions following changes to PBS prescribing rules.
06 Jul 2026
Ahpra Focuses on Safer Healthcare and Stronger Public Confidence
Australia's health regulator, Ahpra, says it is working to build a healthcare system that is safer, fairer and better prepared for future challenges. Speaking at the Medical Board of Australia's National Conference in Brisbane, CEO Justin Untersteiner outlined the organisation's plans to strengthen public trust through proactive regulation, cultural safety and support for the health workforce.