04 Oct 2024

RACGP’s newest life members share words of wisdom

As a new generation of GPs embark on their career, two inspiring doctors share what they have learned across their three-decade careers.

04 Oct 2024

XEC: The newest COVID-19 variant to hit Australia

The omicron subvariant has been reported across the world, but now, it has been detected in Australia too – here is what the experts know.

04 Oct 2024

Supporting rural health and medical research

Learn how the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supports research that improves the diagnosis, treatment and care of people in regional, rural and remote communities.

04 Oct 2024

Another challenging grass pollen season ahead for Victorians

Victoria is gearing up for another challenging grass pollen season, with predictions indicating that 2024 will be similar to last year’s high pollen levels, posing significant risks for people with hay fever and asthma.

04 Oct 2024

Helping first responder workplaces improve mental wellbeing and prevent harm

The Mental Health Commission has partnered with Curtin University’s Future of Work Institute (FOWI) to develop a series of toolkit resources for first responder workplaces.

04 Oct 2024

Australia needs to put its money where its mouth is

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s Oral Health and Dental Care in Australia Update(link is external) released today shows again that dental and oral health care remains out of reach to many Australians.

04 Oct 2024

COVID-19 update 4 October 2024

COVID cases in SA There have been 177 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.

03 Oct 2024

AMA QLD achieves promise on payroll tax from opposition

The LNP has announced it will exempt GPs from payroll tax if it wins the Queensland state election on 26 October.

03 Oct 2024

AMA submission on new Medical Imaging Standards

The AMA cannot support the adoption of new standards without meaningful engagement and further consultation with stakeholders.

03 Oct 2024

Call for action and support on perimenopause and menopause

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen wrote to the federal health minister this week to further advocate for perimenopause and menopause care following the release of a Senate Inquiry report.