13 Jul 2026
Grattan Institute Pushes for Major Pharmacy Reforms Across Australia
Australia's pharmacy system could face significant changes after a new report from the Grattan Institute called for reforms aimed at improving transparency, strengthening patient care, and making better use of public funding. The report recommends expanding pharmacists' roles within general practice while reviewing current pharmacy ownership and location rules.
10 Jul 2026
GPs Encouraged to Plan Ahead Before Retiring from Practice
GPs preparing to retire or leave clinical practice are being encouraged to plan well in advance to ensure a smooth transition for their patients, staff and practice. Experts say careful preparation can help maintain continuity of care while meeting professional and legal responsibilities.
10 Jul 2026
Free RACGP Webinar to Explain Medicare Rules for New GPs
Understanding Medicare can be challenging, especially for doctors starting their careers. To help make the system easier to understand, the RACGP is hosting a free webinar that will explain Medicare basics, billing rules and provider responsibilities.
10 Jul 2026
Rural Councils Step In as GP Shortages Put Pressure on Local Communities
Some local councils across rural and regional Australia are funding GP services to ensure residents can access primary healthcare, raising questions about whether this responsibility should instead sit with the Federal Government.
09 Jul 2026
Melbourne Injecting Centre Associated with Sharp Drop in Heroin Emergency Callouts
A study has found that heroin-related ambulance callouts in Melbourne's North Richmond area fell significantly after the opening of a medically supervised injecting centre, suggesting the service may help reduce overdose-related emergencies and improve access to healthcare support.
09 Jul 2026
Government Reviews Oversight of AI Medical Scribes in Healthcare
The Australian Government has acknowledged concerns about the limited oversight of AI medical scribes used in healthcare, as the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) continues reviewing how these tools are regulated.
09 Jul 2026
GPs Advised to Review HIV Treatment Options Following Medicine Discontinuation
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has advised GPs to review treatment options for patients following the discontinuation of the HIV medicine tenofovir disoproxil/emtricitabine/efavirenz Viatris 300 mg/200 mg/600 mg tablets due to manufacturing issues.
09 Jul 2026
More Australians Access Test Results as My Health Record Sharing Expands
More Australians are viewing their pathology and diagnostic imaging results through My Health Record following the rollout of the Share by Default reforms, according to the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA).
09 Jul 2026
AIHW Report Highlights Rising Chronic Disease and Growing Pressure on Primary Care
Australia is seeing a growing burden of chronic disease while spending on hospitals continues to outpace investment in primary care, according to the latest Australia's Health 2026 report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
08 Jul 2026
Study Finds Most Older Australians Live With Multiple Long-Term Health Conditions
More than three in four Australians aged 65 and over are living with multiple chronic health conditions, according to new research, highlighting the growing need for better coordinated healthcare for the nation's ageing population.