21 Jan 2026
Mandatory uploads to My Health Record: what GPs and patients need to know
The push for faster access to health information is gaining pace, but it comes with both benefits and challenges for patients and GPs alike.
21 Jan 2026
From silent struggle to support: a new mum’s turning point
A new mother’s decision to speak up about her postnatal mental health struggles became the moment everything changed — highlighting the vital role GPs play in supporting parents during the perinatal period.
21 Jan 2026
Global conflict set to shape health in 2026
Doctors in Australia are likely to see more patients affected by global conflicts and violence this year, with a recent Lancet editorial suggesting war could become one of the biggest health challenges of 2026.
20 Jan 2026
Major review confirms paracetamol is safe to use during pregnancy
A large international review published in The Lancet has found no evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism or other neurodevelopmental conditions, reinforcing long-standing medical advice about the medicine’s safety.
20 Jan 2026
Medicare cheque payments set to be phased out by 2028
Medicare rebate cheques could soon become a thing of the past, with the Federal Government proposing to fully phase them out by mid-2028 as part of broader reforms to modernise the payment system.
20 Jan 2026
Australia’s first needle-free adrenaline spray approved for anaphylaxis
A new nasal spray for adrenaline has been approved in Australia, offering people at risk of severe allergic reactions a needle-free treatment option for the first time.
19 Jan 2026
GP burnout putting pressure on healthcare systems worldwide
Burnout among general practitioners is becoming a serious global issue, with Australian doctors among those feeling the strain, according to a major international survey. The findings show that rising administrative workloads and complex patient care are leaving many GPs exhausted, frustrated, and stretched for time — a trend experts warn could weaken health systems if left unchecked.
19 Jan 2026
GPs Could Soon Predict Dementia Risk in Stroke Patients with New Tool
Researchers in Sydney have developed a practical tool that could help GPs identify stroke survivors at risk of developing dementia. The study, led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and published in Neurology, analysed data from more than 2,600 stroke patients across 12 international studies to create a model that predicts dementia risk within five years.
19 Jan 2026
‘Urgent Need’ to Plan for Extreme Weather, Study Warns
A new study by researchers at the Australian National University (ANU), published in ScienceDirect (Tong et al., 2026), shows that extreme weather is already driving a significant number of hospital visits in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
15 Jan 2026
When patients use AI, GPs can be part of the answer
As more Australians turn to artificial intelligence for health information, general practitioners have an opportunity to guide its use and push for stronger safeguards, writes Dr Janice Tan.