16 Jul 2026
Stay Healthy This Winter: Simple Flu Prevention Tips and Where to Get Care
Winter is the peak season for colds and influenza, but taking a few simple steps can help protect you and those around you.
16 Jul 2026
SWSPHN Offers Free Husky Licences to the First 100 General Practices
General practices across South Western Sydney can now access a fully funded 12-month Husky licence, with SWSPHN offering the program to the first 100 eligible practices in the region.
16 Jul 2026
Illegal Nicotine Products Worth Nearly $750,000 Removed in Darwin Raid
Australian authorities have stepped up action against the illegal nicotine market after a large enforcement operation in Darwin uncovered thousands of prohibited products.
16 Jul 2026
Racism Against Overseas Doctors Condemned by GPs and Communities
Healthcare leaders, GPs, politicians and local residents have spoken out after racist comments were posted online about two international medical graduates (IMGs) who recently joined a regional medical practice in New South Wales. The incident has renewed calls for respect, inclusion and zero tolerance for racism in Australian healthcare.
15 Jul 2026
Senate Pushes for More Flexible End-of-Life Care at Home
Older Australians approaching the end of life could receive more flexible support at home if a new Senate recommendation is adopted.
15 Jul 2026
Deadline extended for Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council applications
The Australian Government has extended the application deadline for people interested in joining the Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council. Expressions of interest will now close on Sunday, 19 July 2026, at 11:30 pm AEST.
15 Jul 2026
TGA issues penalties over unlawful melatonin imports
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued five infringement notices totalling $99,000 to Acacia Pharmacy Pty Ltd for the alleged unlawful importation of unapproved melatonin products under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. The penalties were paid in June 2026.
15 Jul 2026
Revised criminal history registration standard now in effect
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have introduced a revised Criminal History Registration Standard, which is now in effect.
15 Jul 2026
Debate continues over bulk-billing as MP praised for local advocacy
Federal Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler has praised Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters for her efforts to encourage more GP clinics to bulk bill, highlighting a significant increase in bulk-billing rates across the region.
15 Jul 2026
RSV becomes Australia's most reported respiratory virus this winter
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has become Australia's most commonly reported respiratory infection this winter, overtaking both influenza and COVID-19 for the first time since national reporting began in 2021.