23 Mar 2026
New Push to Help GPs Spot Syphilis Earlier
A new campaign has been rolled out across Australia to help GPs improve early detection and testing for syphilis, after research showed many doctors are unsure when to test.
22 Mar 2026
Measles Alert – Nepean Blue Mountains
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District has confirmed a measles case.
20 Mar 2026
New national committee to strengthen digital health safety
A new government-backed group has been created to improve safety and oversight in Australia’s growing digital health space, as new technologies and systems continue to expand.
20 Mar 2026
TGA urges Australians not to stockpile medicines amid global supply disruptions
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is warning patients against panic buying medicines after international supply routes were disrupted due to conflict in Iran.
20 Mar 2026
RACGP responds to proposed changes to GP referral rules
The Federal Government is exploring changes to GP referral rules, including the possibility of extending the default validity of referrals or even moving toward indefinite referrals.
19 Mar 2026
RACGP Updates: Education, Research, and Practice Conference
The RACGP has launched early bird registrations for its 2026 Practice Owners Conference in Sydney on 23–24 May.
19 Mar 2026
Are We Screening Gestational Diabetes Properly for Multicultural Australia?
GP Dr Ania Samarawickrama is researching how gestational diabetes affects women from Australia’s diverse communities.
19 Mar 2026
AHPRA Prepares for More Complaints in New Five‑Year Plan
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) says it expects more notifications about health workers in the coming years and has released a new five‑year strategy to get ready.
19 Mar 2026
Close the Gap report 2026: Progress seen, but stronger action needed
A new report has found that real progress in closing Australia’s health gap happens when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities lead the way — but without urgent reform, these gains may not last.
19 Mar 2026
Auditor Guidance Released for Care Minutes Reporting
The Australian Government has released updated guidance for auditors to support residential aged care providers in completing their Care Minutes Performance Statement for the Aged Care Financial Report 2025–26.