17 Jun 2026
TGA Fines Victorian Pair Over Illegal Cosmetic Injectable Imports
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued infringement notices totalling $19,800 to a Victorian health practitioner and another individual for allegedly importing unapproved cosmetic injectable products into Australia.
16 Jun 2026
Health Professionals Encouraged to Discuss Maternal Vaccines During Pregnancy
Health professionals are being reminded of the importance of recommending maternal vaccinations during pregnancy, with three vaccines currently recommended to help protect both mothers and babies.
16 Jun 2026
A Professional Peak: Inside the Role of a Fellowship Exam Examiner
A GP examiner for the RACGP Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) says helping guide future specialists through their final training is one of the most rewarding parts of his career.
16 Jun 2026
Patients Say GLP-1 Medicines Work Best Alongside Lifestyle Changes
A new study has found that people using GLP-1 medicines for weight loss view them as a helpful tool rather than a complete solution.
16 Jun 2026
Hearing Services Program Update 2026–27: Service Items and Fees
The updated Schedule of Service Items and Fees 2026–27 is now available. It includes clarified requirements, updated definitions, and annual fee indexation changes. These updates apply from 1 July 2026, with no transition period.
16 Jun 2026
Medication Advice Phone Line to Close in Australia
A national phone service that helps Australians with medicine-related questions will shut down on 30 July 2026, with no replacement planned.
16 Jun 2026
2026 Flu Season: Key Update for Health Services
Flu season has arrived in Australia again in 2026. Health experts are reminding the community that influenza is not the same as a common cold. It spreads quickly and can lead to serious illness, including pneumonia and other life-threatening complications.
15 Jun 2026
Rural health summit inspires future doctors to consider country medicine careers
Nearly 200 medical students have been encouraged to consider careers in rural medicine after taking part in a Rural Health Summit supported by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
15 Jun 2026
Men’s Health: Why Regular GP Checks Matter for Prostate Cancer Awareness
A prostate cancer specialist nurse at the Royal Hobart Hospital is urging men across Australia to make annual GP visits a normal part of their health routine, even when they feel well.
15 Jun 2026
Victoria Expands ADHD Care Through GP Training Program
The Victorian Government is introducing new reforms to improve access to ADHD diagnosis and treatment across the state.