07 Apr 2026
NSW Expands Needle-Free Flu Vaccine for Kid
Families in New South Wales can now access a needle-free flu vaccine for young children, as the rollout of the nasal spray continues across Australia.
06 Apr 2026
Life as a Rural GP: A Rewarding Journey in Western Australia
Working as a doctor in rural Australia can be challenging, but for Dr Bianca Howard and Dr Luke Davies, it’s also incredibly rewarding. The couple now live and work in Broome, Western Australia, about 1,800 km from Darwin and 2,200 km from Perth.
06 Apr 2026
Australia Launches Medical Injection Pen Recycling Trial
Patients in Sydney will soon be able to recycle their used medical injection pens instead of throwing them in the rubbish.
06 Apr 2026
Health Minister Supports MPs Pressuring GPs to Bulk Bill
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has backed local MPs who are writing to general practices, encouraging them to bulk bill all patients.
02 Apr 2026
RACGP Boosts Flu Vaccination Push and GP Support Initiatives
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is ramping up its flu vaccination campaign, encouraging Australians to book their shots through local GP clinics as influenza cases rise.
02 Apr 2026
New Support Package Helps Women Access Care After Gynaecologist Allegations
A $7.45 million support package has been launched in Victoria to help women affected by allegations against former gynaecologist Dr Simon Gordon.
02 Apr 2026
PBAC Considers Broader Access to Meningococcal B Vaccine
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) is reviewing a plan to make the meningococcal B vaccine, sold as Bexsero, more widely available through the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
02 Apr 2026
RACGP Warns Medical Costs Overhaul Could Hit GPs and Patients
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has raised concerns about plans to publish individual GP fees as part of a government overhaul of the Medical Costs Finder website.
01 Apr 2026
Perth GPs and Experts Unite for ADHD Symposium
Hundreds of healthcare professionals and policymakers gathered in Perth to improve care for people living with ADHD.
01 Apr 2026
Wegovy Gets Provisional Approval for Severe Fatty Liver Disease
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved Wegovy (semaglutide) for adults with non-cirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious type of fatty liver disease.