28 Sep 2026
TGA takes BioV8 and former directors to Federal Court over peptide advertising
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has started Federal Court proceedings against a former company and two of its directors over alleged breaches of Australia’s therapeutic goods advertising rules.
28 Sep 2026
More ACT patients to access pulmonary rehabilitation sooner
People living with chronic lung conditions in the ACT will have greater access to pulmonary rehabilitation through a new partnership between Canberra Health Services and the University of Canberra.
25 Sep 2026
New resources help health workers identify gambling harm
Health professionals and community workers can now access three new videos showing how to recognise gambling harm and use a screening tool during routine practice.
25 Sep 2026
Four Queensland healthcare recipients recognised at RACGP Awards
Four recipients have been recognised in Queensland's 2026 RACGP Awards for their contributions to general practice and healthcare in their communities.
25 Sep 2026
Calls grow to replace fax and paper referrals in healthcare
The use of fax machines, mailed letters and other paper-based communication in healthcare is facing renewed scrutiny following reports that patient referrals were left unattended at a Victorian hospital.
25 Sep 2026
TGA tightens rules for Andrographis medicines
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has removed Andrographis paniculata from the list of ingredients allowed in new low-risk listed medicines in Australia, following ongoing reports of serious allergic reactions.
24 Sep 2026
$6.46 billion invested in Australian health and medical research
Australia’s major health and medical research funders invested $6.46 billion across more than 4,000 grants between 2021–22 and 2024–25. The funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is supporting research, innovation and efforts to improve health outcomes.
24 Sep 2026
New research highlights gaps in dementia awareness
Many Australians may not feel confident talking about dementia, with new research pointing to limited public knowledge about the condition.
24 Sep 2026
Zoladex to stay on PBS until May 2027
Australian patients using the monthly Zoladex implant will have continued PBS access after AstraZeneca extended the planned delisting date by six months.
24 Sep 2026
Ahpra warns practitioners to manage financial conflicts of interest
Health practitioners are being reminded to identify and manage financial and commercial conflicts of interest so that patient care and clinical judgement remain the priority. Ahpra and the National Boards have released interim guidance outlining how practitioners should recognise and manage actual, potential or perceived conflicts.