01 May 2026
Depression risk highest two weeks after birth, major study finds
New research has found that major depression in new mothers is most common in the first two weeks after giving birth, prompting calls for stronger screening and support.
01 May 2026
Is the GP gender pay gap growing? New questions raised
Concerns are rising again about the gender pay gap among GPs, with questions being put to the Federal Government about whether recent policy changes may be making it worse.
01 May 2026
$2M Penalty for Illegal COVID Test Sales in Australia
A company and an individual have been fined a total of $2 million for illegally importing and selling COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs in Australia.
01 May 2026
Meningococcal Case Reported in Rural South Australia
A man in his 30s from rural South Australia has been diagnosed with invasive meningococcal disease caused by serogroup B. He is currently in hospital in a stable condition.
01 May 2026
AMA President Highlights IMG Workforce, Medicare Reform and Vaccination Campaign
The Australian Medical Association President has provided a weekly update covering international medical graduates (IMGs), health regulation issues, Medicare funding concerns, and vaccination awareness.
01 May 2026
Ahpra Releases Early Copy of Updated Criminal History Standard
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and National Boards have shared an advance copy of the updated Criminal history registration standard, ahead of its start date on 15 July 2026.
01 May 2026
Semester 2 alcohol and other drug training registrations now open
Registrations are now open for Semester 2 training in alcohol and other drugs (AOD), giving health and community workers the chance to build their skills in supporting people affected by substance use.
30 Apr 2026
RACGP Invites Nominations for Expert Committee on General Practice Standards
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has opened expressions of interest for a vacancy on its Expert Committee – Standards for General Practices (REC–SGP).
30 Apr 2026
AMA Releases New Poster Highlighting Medicare Gap Widening
The Australian Medical Association has released a new “Gaps Poster” showing how Medicare rebates are increasingly falling behind the real cost of healthcare.
30 Apr 2026
Australians with asthma urged to get flu shot ahead of winter
On World Asthma Day (Tuesday 5 May), health experts are reminding the 2.8 million Australians living with asthma to get their yearly flu vaccination.