30 Nov 2023
Fake psychologist fined $8,500
A Sunshine Coast woman, who has never been registered as a psychologist, claimed to be a psychologist when she started providing services for a local psychology clinic during 2021.
30 Nov 2023
Heat Health Alert
Warning level: EMERGENCY WARNING The Bureau of Meteorology advises an extreme heatwave is impacting the Northern Tropical Coast and Tablelands Districts.
30 Nov 2023
Safety alert: potential contamination of some saline products
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a safety alert for potential contamination of some saline products with Ralstonia pickettii.
30 Nov 2023
Download a COVID-19 communication kit and service list
The Department of Health and Aged Care has shared a COVID-19 communication kit and service list to help providers find ongoing information about COVID-19.
30 Nov 2023
Key environment legislation must be bolstered
In a submission to a Senate inquiry, the AMA has recommended a key piece of environment legislation should recognise that climate change affects all generations.
30 Nov 2023
Doctors mourn the loss of Professor Dennis Pashen
The AMA honours the memory of Professor Dennis Pashen, a passionate and dedicated rural generalist who sadly passed away last week.
30 Nov 2023
AMA President advocating for GPs at parliament
Professor Steve Robson called on MPs and the federal government to put an end to the GP payroll tax grab unfolding in several jurisdictions.
30 Nov 2023
AMA applauds government’s strong action on vaping
The federal government has moved quickly to implement initial changes to protect Australians from the harms of vaping.
30 Nov 2023
Expanding palliative care services to support the community in Northern Tasmania
Specialist Palliative Care services are expanding from 5 to 7 days a week, including public holidays, to improve care, advice and support in Northern Tasmania as part of a new pilot program.
30 Nov 2023
Hospitals North staff recognised for 25 years' service
More than 40 Hospitals North staff achieved a major employment milestone this year – 25 years’ service.