06 Feb 2026
Doctors warned to be careful when prescribing melatonin for young children
New research is urging GPs to be cautious when prescribing melatonin to children, as use is rising fast but strong evidence for long-term safety and benefit is missing.
05 Feb 2026
AI shows promise in finding breast cancer earlier
A major study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors spot breast cancer earlier during routine breast screening.
09 Feb 2026
Most Statin Side Effects Not Supported by Evidence
A new study has found that most side effects listed for statins one of Australia’s most prescribed medicines are not backed by strong evidence.
09 Feb 2026
WA Welcomes Record Number of New GP Registrars
Western Australia is set to get a boost in general practice care with 251 new GP registrars starting their training this year — the biggest group yet. That’s up from 194 last year and shows steady growth since 2024.
04 Feb 2026
Victorians Can Now Get a Quick Refill for ADHD Medication Through Virtual Emergency Services
Victorians with ADHD can now get a one‑off refill of their medication without seeing their regular GP or psychiatrist.
04 Feb 2026
Study Looks at Health Notifications for Doctors
A 10-year study has revealed which factors influence health impairment notifications for doctors in Australia, and it shows that fears about mandatory reporting are often overblown.
04 Feb 2026
Hidden Violence: Reproductive Coercion in General Practice
A lesser-known form of intimate violence, reproductive coercion, is under the spotlight in general practice.
04 Feb 2026
World Cancer Day Focuses on People, Not Just Disease
Almost one million Australians have been diagnosed with cancer over the past 10 years.
03 Feb 2026
Young Australians Facing More Heart Disease Deaths Linked to Obesity
New research shows that more young Australians are dying early from heart disease, largely due to rising rates of obesity and overweight.
03 Feb 2026
Victorian GPs to start diagnosing and treating ADHD
Victorian GPs will soon be able to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged six and older, as well as in adults, after the state announced major reforms to improve access to care.
