23 Apr 2026
Conference to focus on future of general practice sustainability
General practice teams across South Western Sydney are being invited to a free conference in October 2026 that will focus on how practices can stay financially and operationally sustainable.
23 Apr 2026
Older Australians to get fully funded personal care under new home care changes
Older Australians receiving in-home care will no longer need to pay out of pocket for personal care services from October 2026, under a new government reform.
23 Apr 2026
Meningococcal case reported in Adelaide as health authorities monitor contacts
A woman in her 80s from metropolitan Adelaide is in hospital in a stable condition after being diagnosed with invasive meningococcal disease. Health authorities say the exact strain is still being confirmed.
23 Apr 2026
Palliative Care Australia appoints new chief executive officer
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has announced the appointment of Dr Chris Hatherly as its new Chief Executive Officer.
23 Apr 2026
TGA orders sunscreen company to stop supply over regulatory breach
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has directed Veganic SKN Limited to stop supplying certain sunscreen products after concerns they were not properly registered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).
22 Apr 2026
Understanding Chronic Pain Beyond Physical Injury
Chronic pain is not always caused by clear physical damage. A new article explains that many patients experience ongoing pain even when no injury or tissue damage can be found, and GPs play an important role in understanding and managing this.
22 Apr 2026
GP Experts Say It’s Too Early to Dismiss Alzheimer’s Drugs After Review Findings
A new Cochrane review has found that amyloid-targeting drugs for Alzheimer’s disease show only “trivial” benefits for cognitive function, while also carrying risks such as brain swelling and bleeding.
22 Apr 2026
Canberra GP Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo Retires from Practice After Long Career
Canberra GP Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo has stepped away from daily general practice after 35 years in medicine. Her career has focused on caring for people from marginalised communities and improving access to inclusive healthcare.
22 Apr 2026
Diphtheria Cases Rise Sharply in WA’s Kimberley Region
Health authorities in Western Australia are dealing with a growing outbreak of diphtheria in the Kimberley region, with case numbers rising quickly in recent months.
22 Apr 2026
Government Moves to Secure Future of the NDIS
The Australian Government says it is taking action to protect the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which supports people with permanent and significant disability.