05 Feb 2026
AI shows promise in finding breast cancer earlier
A major study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors spot breast cancer earlier during routine breast screening.
05 Feb 2026
DVA releases quick guide for GPs treating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has published a new quick guide to help GPs navigate the item numbers available when treating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans.
04 Feb 2026
Victorians Can Now Get a Quick Refill for ADHD Medication Through Virtual Emergency Services
Victorians with ADHD can now get a one‑off refill of their medication without seeing their regular GP or psychiatrist.
04 Feb 2026
Study Looks at Health Notifications for Doctors
A 10-year study has revealed which factors influence health impairment notifications for doctors in Australia, and it shows that fears about mandatory reporting are often overblown.
04 Feb 2026
Hidden Violence: Reproductive Coercion in General Practice
A lesser-known form of intimate violence, reproductive coercion, is under the spotlight in general practice.
04 Feb 2026
World Cancer Day Focuses on People, Not Just Disease
Almost one million Australians have been diagnosed with cancer over the past 10 years.
03 Feb 2026
Young Australians Facing More Heart Disease Deaths Linked to Obesity
New research shows that more young Australians are dying early from heart disease, largely due to rising rates of obesity and overweight.
03 Feb 2026
High-dose MDMA tablets spotted at NSW festivals
NSW Health is warning people about dangerous high-dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets that have been found at music festivals in Sydney and the Central Coast.
03 Feb 2026
Victorian GPs to start diagnosing and treating ADHD
Victorian GPs will soon be able to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged six and older, as well as in adults, after the state announced major reforms to improve access to care.
03 Feb 2026
New Medicare health check for three-year-olds gets strong support
Plans to introduce a Medicare-funded development check for three-year-old children are moving closer, after receiving full support from the Thriving Kids Advisory Group.