07 May 2026
WA Budget boosts mental health and alcohol and drug services
The 2026–27 Western Australia State Budget has been released, with a major focus on mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services across the state.
07 May 2026
Update on Zoladex treatment access for people with breast cancer
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has confirmed it is seeking more information after AstraZeneca announced it will discontinue the Zoladex (goserelin) 3.6mg implant in Australia from 1 November 2026.
07 May 2026
GP Funding Reform Debate Grows After New Grattan Report
A new report from the Grattan Institute says recent bulk-billing changes have highlighted deeper problems in the way general practice is funded across Australia.
07 May 2026
Rural councils push for $200 million GP support plan
A group of rural councils in New South Wales is calling for a $200 million “GP guarantee” to help improve access to doctors in regional and remote communities.
06 May 2026
Victorian Budget 2026–27 boosts healthcare access and hospital services
The Victorian Government’s 2026–27 Budget has announced a major $32 billion investment aimed at improving healthcare access, hospital services, and community care across the state.
06 May 2026
GPs urged to step up asthma care as experts warn of system failure
Australia’s asthma care needs urgent change, with experts warning that too many patients are still not receiving best-practice treatment, leading to avoidable hospital visits and deaths.
06 May 2026
Practice viability at risk as payroll tax pressure continues
General practices in Victoria are under growing financial pressure, with doctors warning that ongoing payroll tax rules are making it harder for clinics to stay open and provide care.
06 May 2026
RACGP to develop national standards for urgent care clinics
The RACGP will lead the creation of a national set of rules for urgent care clinics to make sure they work more closely and consistently with regular general practices across Australia.
06 May 2026
$28.5 Million MRFF Grant to Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has announced a new $28.5 million grant opportunity aimed at supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health research programs.
06 May 2026
EOIs Open for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Leadership Roles in South Western Sydney
South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) and South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) are inviting local health professionals, community members, and people with lived experience to help guide the future of mental health and suicide prevention services across the region.