05 Feb 2025
Medical Research Future Fund boosts funding for childhood brain cancer research
The Australian Government is investing close to $20 million in funding for Australian researchers to support groundbreaking national research. This will give new hope to Australian children, adolescents and young adults with childhood brain cancers.
04 Feb 2025
New website a hub for careers in alcohol and other drugs sector
Are you looking for a career that makes a difference? Are you looking to support and strengthen your community?
04 Feb 2025
TGA publishes literature review of sunscreen ingredients
We have released a literature review of certain active ingredients used in sunscreens.
04 Feb 2025
LGH temperature control update
The Department of Health has announced it is working with external engineering experts to develop a permanent solution to temperature control issues in older parts of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) site and will implement the recommendations once received.
04 Feb 2025
‘Another benefit’: The pill shown to reduce ovarian cancer risk
Australian research finds the oral contraceptive pill can reduce risk of the cancer by 26% among women who have used it at any age.
04 Feb 2025
GP’s research shedding light on end-of-life care
On World Cancer Day, one GP’s innovative research is transforming care for cancer patients in their final months of life.
04 Feb 2025
Forum explores GPs’ futures, seeks shortage solutions
The inaugural SA Future GP Forum has resulted in several targeted ideas to entice more future doctors to become regional GPs.
04 Feb 2025
Crocs, tinnies and a waiting game: GPs in the storm
In Ingham in rural Queensland, floodwaters have risen to their highest for almost 60 years, with GPs digging deep in their communities, but bracing for a long recovery.