27 Feb 2026
GPs Help Drive PBS Support for Wegovy
A small group of Australian GPs has played a key role in pushing for weight-loss medicine Wegovy to be recommended for subsidy under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
27 Feb 2026
More Medicare Support for Kids Needing Speech Therapy
From 1 March, GPs across Australia will be able to refer eligible patients for more Medicare-funded speech pathology sessions, following a new Federal Government announcement.
26 Feb 2026
Tasmanians Invited to Share Views on Suicide Prevention Plan
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show 88 people in Tasmania died by suicide in 2023.
26 Feb 2026
AMA Doctors Join Mardi Gras Parade in Rainbow Scrubs
This weekend, doctors from the Australian Medical Association (AMA) will hit Oxford Street again for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
26 Feb 2026
Strong Growth in SA’s GP Training Numbers
South Australia has welcomed a big intake of new doctors into general practice training this year, with more than 150 starting their journey as future GPs.
26 Feb 2026
VicPol Returns Responsibility for Fitness Checks to Police, Not GPs
Victoria Police has reversed a recent change that put GPs in charge of approving new recruits’ fitness to serve.
26 Feb 2026
Experts Urge Careful Review Before Stopping Mental Health Medications
Doctors need to take a closer look at when it’s appropriate to stop or change mental health medications, according to an international panel of experts.
25 Feb 2026
Member Focus: Dr Keeth Mayakaduwage Leads Research to Reduce Stillbirth
Recent research led by AMA member Dr Keeth Mayakaduwage has shown that Victoria’s Safer Baby Bundle program is linked to a drop in stillbirths and a significant reduction in overall perinatal mortality.
25 Feb 2026
Flu Deaths in Australia Hit New High
Australia recorded over 1,700 deaths from flu in 2025
25 Feb 2026
TGA warns GPs to act on vitamin B6 toxicity risks
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is urging doctors to be alert to vitamin B6 toxicity, as regulatory changes on patient access to supplements are planned for 2027.