18 Jan 2024
Teens charged with murder after GP’s death
Victoria Police has charged two 16-year-old boys in relation to the death of Melbourne’s Dr Ash Gordon on Saturday.
18 Jan 2024
In Practice: GP input sought for cancer guidelines
GPs are invited to have their say on two new draft clinical guidelines for pancreatic cancer, which will inform a national strategy.
18 Jan 2024
DoHAC targets four areas in new compliance activity
Around 100 GPs will receive letters for high MBS activity in areas including timed professional services and chronic disease management.
18 Jan 2024
Gold Coast welcomes 92 new junior doctors
Gold Coast’s frontline workforce received a welcome boost, with the addition of 92 new medical interns in 2024.
17 Jan 2024
Save the Date! – Saturday 23 March
TSA is hosting an in person TSC Community Connect event in Sydney on Saturday 23 March.
17 Jan 2024
Momentum builds behind payroll tax petition
The new petition will ensure the controversial policy is debated in Parliament, provided it reaches 10,000 signatures by the end of the month.
17 Jan 2024
Appointment of Chief Medical Officer and Chief Psychiatrist
Dr Dinesh Arya has been appointed to the key senior role of Chief Medical Officer and Chief Psychiatrist for Tasmania following a competitive recruitment process.
17 Jan 2024
Measles alert for south western Sydney
NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a new confirmed case who was infectious while visiting a location in south western Sydney.
17 Jan 2024
Tribunal cautions Queensland doctor for unprofessional conduct
A tribunal has cautioned a medical practitioner for unprofessional conduct after he accepted a person as a patient, having had a personal relationship with them.
17 Jan 2024
Assignment of benefit process ‘fundamentally flawed’: RACGP
In a submission to DoHAC, the college has called for an effective solution for a process many view as outdated and unnecessary.