28 Jan 2026
Victoria Boosts Mental Health and AOD Support for Young People
Victoria is investing in mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services to help young people early, keep them connected to their communities, and reduce involvement with the justice system.
28 Jan 2026
Labetalol tablet shortage prompts substitution changes and overseas supply
A shortage of Presolol 200 (labetalol 200 mg) tablets, used to treat all grades of hypertension, has been confirmed due to manufacturing issues.
28 Jan 2026
CDU launches new medical degree with first intake confirmed
Charles Darwin University is set to welcome its first cohort of medical students, marking a major step toward strengthening the Northern Territory’s local medical workforce.
28 Jan 2026
Support your patients with free type 2 diabetes education
General practices in South Western Sydney can now host free, two-hour group education sessions for patients living with type 2 diabetes.
28 Jan 2026
“Scorcher Season: Heatwaves Challenge GPs Across Australia”
Australia is baking under a wave of extreme heat, and doctors say it’s putting extra pressure on general practices nationwide.
28 Jan 2026
Apple Watch Now Alerts Australians to High Blood Pressure, Encouraging GP Visits
Apple Watch Now Alerts Australians to High Blood Pressure, Encouraging GP Visits A new Apple Watch feature is set to help Australians keep an eye on their blood pressure. Approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in December, the feature can alert users if it detects patterns that may indicate hypertension.
28 Jan 2026
Professor Henry Brodaty AO Honoured as 2026 Senior Australian of the Year
Professor Henry Brodaty AO has been named the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year.
27 Jan 2026
Victorian Grants Back New Research to Improve Women’s Health
New research projects are underway in Victoria to help close long-standing gaps in women’s health, following decades where women have often been under-represented in medical research.
27 Jan 2026
HRT Patch Shortages Set to Continue Into 2026
Women relying on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches will continue to face supply issues, with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) confirming shortages of several products are expected to last until the end of 2026.
27 Jan 2026
RACGP Moves Forward on Rural Generalist Fellowship Accreditation
The RACGP has taken a major step towards formal accreditation of its Rural Generalist (RG) Fellowship, lodging an application with the Australian Medical Council (AMC) as work continues on the new training pathway.