25 Nov 2025
Type 2 Diabetes on the Rise in South Western Sydney: Local Support Programs in Action
South Western Sydney is seeing a significant increase in type 2 diabetes, with the rate of diagnoses doubling over the past 20 years—well above the New South Wales average. Health authorities warn that without intervention, these numbers are likely to rise further, placing additional strain on local health services.
25 Nov 2025
Changes to POLAR Support Requests for South Western Sydney Practices
Practices in South Western Sydney should note that the process for requesting POLAR support has recently changed. This update explains the new procedure and why the changes have been made.
25 Nov 2025
Major Milestone Reached in National GP Registrar Experience Project
An innovative Australian project designed to capture what life is really like for GPs in training has reached a significant milestone, documenting its one-millionth consultation.
25 Nov 2025
Man Charged After String of Thefts From Melbourne Medical Centres
Victoria Police have arrested a 32-year-old Melbourne man accused of stealing payment terminals and other items from multiple medical clinics over a two-week period.
24 Nov 2025
Ahpra Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has appointed two experienced executives to key leadership roles as part of its ongoing organisational reforms.
24 Nov 2025
Hypersonic Festival to Offer Onsite Drug Checking as Part of NSW Trial
The Hypersonic music festival will be the next event in the NSW drug checking trial, providing an additional safety measure for festivalgoers. The festival is scheduled for Saturday 29 November at Sydney Showground.
24 Nov 2025
Mernda Community Hospital Now Open to Serve Melbourne’s Outer North
The new Mernda Community Hospital, operated by Northern Health, is now open, providing essential health services for residents in Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern suburbs.
24 Nov 2025
Victoria Expands Pill Testing Services at Major Music Festivals
Victoria’s pill testing pilot will expand across five major music festivals this summer, providing free and confidential services to festival-goers.
24 Nov 2025
World Medical Authority Opposes Mandatory Age Checks for GPs
The World Medical Association (WMA) has advised against mandating age-based retirement or health checks for general practitioners, challenging a controversial proposal by Australia’s national regulator.
24 Nov 2025
New GP Guidance Helps Women Understand Breast Density and Cancer Risk
The Australian Government has issued new guidance for general practitioners to assist women who have dense breast tissue after undergoing mammogram screening.