14 Apr 2026
TGA Warns Against Unapproved Peptide Products Over Safety Risks
Australians are being urged to be cautious about unapproved peptide products being promoted online, with regulators warning of serious health and safety risks.
14 Apr 2026
Whooping Cough Risk in Older Australians: ATAGI Raises Concern
Older Australians are being warned about rising whooping cough (pertussis) cases, with health experts saying vaccination rates in at-risk groups are too low.
14 Apr 2026
SA GPs and Health Leaders Team Up to Boost Flu Vaccination
Health leaders in South Australia are working together to encourage more people to get their flu shot ahead of the winter season.
13 Apr 2026
Bulk Billing Growing Faster in Rural and Remote Areas, New Data Shows
A report by online directory Cleanbill shows that more clinics are choosing to fully bulk bill patients, with the biggest rise seen in regional and remote areas where government incentives are higher.
11 Apr 2026
Get Ready for Winter Illness Season in Tasmania
Tasmanians are being urged to get prepared early as respiratory illnesses like the flu, RSV and COVID-19 are expected to rise during the colder months.
13 Apr 2026
More GP Trainees Start in Canberra, But More Support Needed
Canberra has seen a rise in new GP trainees this year, with experts saying more funding is needed to keep the momentum going.
13 Apr 2026
New GP Toolkit Supports Better Mental Health Care for Diverse Communities
GPs now have access to new tools to help deliver more inclusive and culturally safe mental health care, with fresh resources designed to support Mental Health Treatment Plans.
10 Apr 2026
AHPRA Adds Sexual Misconduct Findings to Public Practitioner Registers
More than 100 Australian health practitioners now have sexual misconduct findings made publicly visible on national practitioner registers, following new changes by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
10 Apr 2026
New Quick Guide Released to Support GP Asthma Care in Australia
New easy-to-use resources have been released to help Australian GPs keep up with the latest asthma diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
10 Apr 2026
Telehealth for VAD Consults Sparks Legal Debate in Australia
A new review is calling for law changes to allow telehealth to be used in voluntary assisted dying (VAD) consultations, saying it could improve access for patients in remote areas and reduce travel stress for people who are terminally ill.