27 May 2026
TGA Approves New Treatment to Delay Type 1 Diabetes Onset in Australia
Australians at risk of developing type 1 diabetes may soon have access to a treatment that can delay the condition from progressing
27 May 2026
First Diphtheria Death in Australia Since 2018 Confirmed in NT
Northern Territory health authorities have confirmed Australia’s first diphtheria-related death in eight years, as efforts continue to control a growing outbreak across the region.
27 May 2026
Palliative Care Australia opens Board recruitment for two Independent Directors
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is inviting applications for two Independent Director positions on its Board, as current directors near the end of their terms.
26 May 2026
Doctors Urged to Watch for Ebola Symptoms After Global Health Alert
Health authorities are reminding Australian GPs and healthcare workers to stay alert for signs of Ebola virus disease after outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda were declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
26 May 2026
New Project Tracks Viruses to Help Improve Community Health
Australian researchers are using a new monitoring project to better understand how viruses spread in the community and how vaccines can help prevent more health problems than previously known.
26 May 2026
Bulk-Billing Growth Slows as Clinics Face Ongoing Cost Pressures
New Government data shows Australia’s bulk-billing rates are still increasing, but the rapid growth seen after expanded Medicare incentives last year is now beginning to slow.
26 May 2026
GP Registrar Says Academic Post Program Changed His Career Direction
A Sydney GP registrar says the RACGP Academic Post Program has completely changed his career plans, encouraging him to move into research and prepare for a future PhD.
26 May 2026
Aged Care Workers Get New Online Training on Updated Aged Care Laws
A new online training module has been launched in Australia to help aged care staff understand changes to the Aged Care Act and how to apply them in daily care.
26 May 2026
$18.83 Million Funding Boost for Mental Health Research in Australia
Australia is investing $18.83 million into new research aimed at improving mental health care and preventing mental illness.
26 May 2026
New National Campaign Encourages Parents to Keep Childhood Vaccinations Up to Date
A new national campaign in Australia is encouraging parents and carers to ensure children stay up to date with their routine immunisations.