12 May 2026
Nurses recognised on International Nurses Day
Today is International Nurses Day, a time to recognise the important work nurses do across healthcare services every day.
11 May 2026
TGA Warns Over Rising Use of Unapproved Peptides Among Young Australians
Australia’s medicines watchdog is warning people about the growing use of illegal and unapproved peptides, as experts say many GPs are not fully prepared to deal with the trend.
11 May 2026
NSW GP-Politician Criticises Pharmacy Contraception Prescribing
A New South Wales GP-turned-politician has criticised state governments for allowing pharmacists to start prescriptions for the contraceptive pill, warning it could affect patient safety and quality of care.
11 May 2026
Victoria Expands Free Meningococcal B Vaccines for Year 10 Students
Victorian Year 10 students will soon be able to receive free meningococcal B vaccines under a new $9 million State Government program.
09 May 2026
Australians encouraged to talk early about end-of-life care during Palliative Care Week
Australians are being urged to start important conversations about palliative and end-of-life care as National Palliative Care Week 2026 begins.
08 May 2026
Federal funding for cohealth comes with conditions but details remain unclear
A $1.5 million Federal Government funding package has been announced for Victoria’s cohealth clinics, aimed at helping keep services running and supporting long-term sustainability.
08 May 2026
Marvellous’ GP helps Bathurst woman through rare heart condition journey
A Bathurst woman says her GP played a key role in supporting her through a long and confusing battle with a rare heart condition that left doctors searching for answers.
08 May 2026
Changes coming to Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department access
Works have started on a new Emergency Department (ED) entrance on Argyle Street as part of the Royal Hobart Hospital expansion.
08 May 2026
Measles warning issued for Sutherland Shire
NSW Health is warning people in the Sutherland Shire to watch for measles symptoms after a returned traveller from Southeast Asia tested positive for the virus.
08 May 2026
Global cyberattack affects thousands of education providers
The RACGP says its online training systems have not been affected by a global cyberattack linked to the learning platform Canvas, which is used by thousands of schools, universities, and education providers across Australia.