20 Dec 2023

Nurse's registration suspended for sexual harassment of four colleagues

A male nurse who sexually harassed four female colleagues has been reprimanded and suspended from practising by a tribunal for eight months.

20 Dec 2023

New Aged Care Act consultation now open

Public consultation on the draft new Aged Care Act is open until 16 February 2024. Have your say and help shape Australia’s aged care system.

20 Dec 2023

Express your interest in guiding the Medical Research Future Fund’s Australian Brain Cancer Mission

We are seeking expressions of interest for 2 Australian Brain Cancer Mission Expert Advisory panels (EAPs). Applications close 10 February 2024.

19 Dec 2023

‘Incredible community spirit’: Queensland’s flooding fight

Towns turned to islands, residents on roofs, roads becoming rivers – GPs in the Far North have shared their stories as the area is inundated.

19 Dec 2023

One in two Australians living with a chronic condition

Mental and behavioural conditions were the most prevalent in 2022, followed by back problems and arthritis.

19 Dec 2023

Syphilis rates triple in 10 years amid STI spike

Experts say it is ‘concerning’ to see infections on the rise despite a decrease in testing, and are urging patients to seek out their GP.

19 Dec 2023

New Queensland Chair striving for positive impact

The new RACGP Board member says she will aim to help drive funding reform and ensure GPs remain at the heart of care.

19 Dec 2023

Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council appointments

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council has reappointed Andrea Coote and appointed Professor Valerie Braithwaite.

19 Dec 2023

BCNA welcomes decision to recommend two crucial breast cancer drugs for government subsidy

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has welcomed a decision by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) to recommend two crucial drugs to treat early breast cancer for a government subsidy.

18 Dec 2023

GP concern over new Ozempic copycat

Telehealth start-up Eucalyptus will soon start selling compounded semaglutide, amid a worldwide shortage of the viral drug.