04 Jun 2026
Faster aged care support for people with MND welcomed, says Palliative Care Australia
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to fast-track aged care support for people living with motor neurone disease (MND), and is calling for the same approach to be applied more broadly to other people with urgent, life-limiting conditions.
03 Jun 2026
NSW Launches Pharmacist Contraceptive Pill Prescribing as Safety Questions Continue
From Friday, eligible pharmacists in New South Wales will be able to supply the oral contraceptive pill directly to patients, marking a major change in how reproductive healthcare is accessed in the state.
03 Jun 2026
GP Remains a Top Choice for Final Year Medical Students in Australia
General practice continues to be one of the most popular career choices for final year medical students in Australia, according to new national survey results.
03 Jun 2026
Concerns grow as emergency doctors consider leaving the workforce
Healthcare leaders are warning that a potential shortage of emergency medicine specialists could place added pressure on GPs and the wider health system in the years ahead.
03 Jun 2026
Remote WA GP clinic to close amid rising financial pressure
A bulk-billed general practice in Kalbarri, Western Australia, is set to close on 25 June after ongoing financial pressures made the service unsustainable.
03 Jun 2026
GPs urged to stay alert to medico-legal risks in ADHD prescribing
General practitioners are increasingly involved in diagnosing and treating ADHD in Australia, as prescribing responsibilities expand and treatment demand continues to rise.
03 Jun 2026
NSW pharmacy prescribing trials linked with higher follow-up GP visits
New evaluations of NSW pharmacy prescribing trials for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and oral contraceptive resupply have found high patient satisfaction, but also raised concerns about follow-up care and clinical effectiveness.
03 Jun 2026
Government Review Finds Governance and Funding Challenges in cohealth GP Services
The Australian and Victorian Governments have completed an independent review into cohealth’s general practice and related services following earlier plans to close clinics in Collingwood, Fitzroy and Kensington.
02 Jun 2026
Health regulators unite to strengthen response to family and domestic violence
Australia’s health regulators have announced a joint commitment to improve how health professionals recognise and respond to family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV).
02 Jun 2026
New National Service ‘1800MEDICARE’ Promotes 24/7 Free Health Advice
The Australian Government has launched a national campaign to increase awareness of 1800MEDICARE, a free 24/7 service designed to provide health advice for non-emergency medical concerns.