17 Oct 2025
Ambulance Tasmania Honoured at National Search and Rescue Awards
Ambulance Tasmania has been recognised for its exceptional efforts in high-risk rescue operations, including saving a Lithuanian kayaker from the Franklin River in November 2024.
17 Oct 2025
SA GPs Advocate for Workforce and Access Improvements at Parliament
South Australian GPs took their concerns directly to Parliament on 15 October 2025 at the RACGP’s GPs@Parliament event, highlighting the need for a stronger GP workforce, better after-hours access, and improved rural care.
17 Oct 2025
Launceston General Hospital Rehabilitation Ward Temporarily Relocated
Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is upgrading its heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in older parts of the hospital to improve comfort for patients, staff, and visitors.
17 Oct 2025
Workplace First Aid Saves Life After Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A quick response from workmates helped save the life of Tasmanian man Chris James, who went into cardiac arrest at his workplace, Aurora Energy, on Monday 23 September 2024.
17 Oct 2025
eNRMC Electronic Prescribing: Grace Period and Implementation Phase Extended
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has extended the grace period for non-conformant electronic National Residential Medication Chart (eNRMC) vendors from 21 October 2025 to 1 December 2025.
17 Oct 2025
National Consistent Payments (NCP) Updates – Semester 2, 2025
The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program has released updates to the National Consistent Payments (NCP) framework for Semester 2, 2025, aimed at providing greater clarity for registrars on training terms and support payments.
17 Oct 2025
New Medicare Mental Health Centre Opens in Campbelltown
South Western Sydney has welcomed a new Medicare Mental Health Centre in Campbelltown, providing free, walk-in support for people experiencing mental health concerns.
17 Oct 2025
What Patients Value Most in Their GP
A new report from the 2025–26 NAB Health Insights Special Report provides insight into what Australians value when engaging with the healthcare system, particularly their GP.
17 Oct 2025
Victorian GP Services Close Amid Funding Challenges
Thousands of patients in Victoria will lose access to their GP, and 20 GPs will be made redundant, as Cohealth announces the closure of GP services at its Collingwood, Fitzroy, and Kensington clinics in December 2025 due to unsustainable funding.
16 Oct 2025
Save the Date — AMA Float at Sydney Mardi Gras 2026: ECSTATICA
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is excited to return to the Sydney Mardi Gras parade in 2026 to continue advocating for and supporting the LGBTQIASB+ community, including both members and patients.
