26 Feb 2026
VicPol Returns Responsibility for Fitness Checks to Police, Not GPs
Victoria Police has reversed a recent change that put GPs in charge of approving new recruits’ fitness to serve.
26 Feb 2026
Experts Urge Careful Review Before Stopping Mental Health Medications
Doctors need to take a closer look at when it’s appropriate to stop or change mental health medications, according to an international panel of experts.
25 Feb 2026
Member Focus: Dr Keeth Mayakaduwage Leads Research to Reduce Stillbirth
Recent research led by AMA member Dr Keeth Mayakaduwage has shown that Victoria’s Safer Baby Bundle program is linked to a drop in stillbirths and a significant reduction in overall perinatal mortality.
25 Feb 2026
Flu Deaths in Australia Hit New High
Australia recorded over 1,700 deaths from flu in 2025
25 Feb 2026
TGA warns GPs to act on vitamin B6 toxicity risks
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is urging doctors to be alert to vitamin B6 toxicity, as regulatory changes on patient access to supplements are planned for 2027.
25 Feb 2026
RACGP calls for stricter rules on medicinal cannabis prescribing
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has called for major changes to how medicinal cannabis is prescribed in Australia.
25 Feb 2026
Intermittent fasting may ease Crohn’s disease symptoms, but experts urge caution
A small Canadian study suggests that restricting meals to an eight-hour window each day could reduce Crohn’s disease symptoms by 40% and abdominal discomfort by 50% over 12 weeks.
25 Feb 2026
Measles alert across Sydney regions
Residents in western Sydney, the inner west and the Sydney CBD are being asked to stay alert after two new measles cases were confirmed.
24 Feb 2026
Health workers reminded to report safety concerns
Australia’s health regulator has reminded doctors, nurses and other health workers that they must speak up if they believe a colleague is putting patients at risk.
24 Feb 2026
Help prevent falls in older adults – funding now open
SWSPHN is inviting local community organisations to apply to deliver Stepping On, a program that helps older people reduce their risk of falls.