22 Jan 2026
A New Cohort of Doctors Begins Their Journey in Tasmania
Tasmania’s public hospitals have welcomed a new group of medical interns as they take their first steps into clinical practice.
22 Jan 2026
GP Shared Care Made Pregnancy Easier for Jessica
Jessica Kew, a mother of four from Ruse, knows how important it is for women to feel supported, informed, and in control during pregnancy.
22 Jan 2026
Updates to the Bonded Medical Program
The Australian Government has introduced changes to the Bonded Medical Program under the Health Insurance Act 1973, following feedback from the AMA to improve the program for participants.
22 Jan 2026
AMA to Boost Transparency in Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is introducing new measures to make the election of its President and Vice President clearer and more transparent for members.
22 Jan 2026
Vale Professor Dame Marie Bashir
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) mourns the passing of Professor Dame Marie Bashir, a distinguished Australian described by many as a “national treasure and role model for psychiatrists.”
22 Jan 2026
AMA Launches Workshop on Managing Disruptive Clinicians
The AMA is introducing a new professional development workshop for members: Managing Disruptive Clinicians.
22 Jan 2026
Lung Foundation Urges WA to Crack Down on Illicit Tobacco and Vapes
The Lung Foundation Australia is calling on the Western Australian Government to strengthen laws and enforcement to tackle the growing harms caused by illicit tobacco and illegal e-cigarettes.
22 Jan 2026
TGA Updates Compliance Principles for 2026–2027
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released its compliance principles for the next two years, reinforcing a risk-based approach to monitoring and enforcing regulations for therapeutic goods.
21 Jan 2026
Could a National DNA Test Save Lives in Australia? .
Could a National DNA Test Save Lives in Australia? Australian scientists are calling for a national DNA testing program, saying it could prevent serious diseases and save lives (newsGP).
21 Jan 2026
Mandatory uploads to My Health Record: what GPs and patients need to know
The push for faster access to health information is gaining pace, but it comes with both benefits and challenges for patients and GPs alike.