07 Apr 2026
NSW Expands Needle-Free Flu Vaccine for Kid
Families in New South Wales can now access a needle-free flu vaccine for young children, as the rollout of the nasal spray continues across Australia.
07 Apr 2026
NT GPs Consulted on Pharmacy Prescribing Expansion
The Northern Territory Government is consulting local GPs as it moves forward with plans to expand pharmacy prescribing.
07 Apr 2026
RACGP Flags Lessons from UK Referral Rule for Australia
The RACGP is warning Australia to learn from changes in the United Kingdom, where new NHS rules now force GPs to seek advice before referring patients to hospital specialists.
07 Apr 2026
Safe, Secure Prescriptions in an Instant
Electronic prescriptions offer a modern alternative to traditional paper scripts, giving patients faster, safer access to their medicines while reducing the risk of errors.
06 Apr 2026
Health Minister Supports MPs Pressuring GPs to Bulk Bill
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has backed local MPs who are writing to general practices, encouraging them to bulk bill all patients.
06 Apr 2026
Australia Launches Medical Injection Pen Recycling Trial
Patients in Sydney will soon be able to recycle their used medical injection pens instead of throwing them in the rubbish.
06 Apr 2026
Life as a Rural GP: A Rewarding Journey in Western Australia
Working as a doctor in rural Australia can be challenging, but for Dr Bianca Howard and Dr Luke Davies, it’s also incredibly rewarding. The couple now live and work in Broome, Western Australia, about 1,800 km from Darwin and 2,200 km from Perth.
03 Apr 2026
AMA Calls for Action on Alcohol & Microplastics
Australian Medical Association (AMA) representatives have appeared at Parliament House to advocate on two major public health issues affecting Australians: alcohol-related harms and exposure to microplastics and other environmental contaminants.
02 Apr 2026
EOI Open: Join South Western Sydney Suicide Prevention Advisory Group
Expressions of interest are now open for people to join the South Western Sydney Suicide Prevention Lived Experience Advisory Group (SWS SPLEAG).
02 Apr 2026
Flu Vaccine vs Natural Immunity: What’s the Better Choice?
It’s a common question — especially with many people feeling unsure about vaccines lately. If you’re generally healthy, it might seem like catching the flu once could help build natural immunity. But when it comes to influenza, it’s not that simple.