The Australian government will enforce a law from December 10 that bans under-16s from using certain social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. The aim is to reduce young pe...
Antidepressant use in Australia has increased significantly over the past decade. More people are staying on medication beyond the recommended 12 months. In 2014, there were about 135,000 long-term us...
Victoria has announced the re-funding of the CHICC program for another two years. The program is run by ANDHealth in partnership with the Victorian government. It started in 2022 to support digital an...
Ireland is leading in global medtech and health tech innovation. The country exports €16 billion worth of medtech products annually, making it the second-largest exporter in Europe. There are over 700...
Stalis and Integrella have formed a strategic partnership to support Ireland’s national EHR adoption and digital health projects. Both companies have a history of working together on large-scale healt...
Long-term antidepressant use in Australia has increased over the past decade, especially among young people aged 10 to 24. The number of young Australians on antidepressants for more than a year rose...
The Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) released a report highlighting the lack of a consistent national data system for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite CVD being a leading cause of death,...
Research shows female GPs in Australia earn about $24 less per hour than male GPs. The study analysed Medicare billings from 511 GPs across five states and territories. Female GPs bill nearly $40,000...
UK GPs are in a dispute with the government over new online consultation rules. The government, led by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, sent a letter criticising the BMA GP committee chair for unprofes...
La Trobe University and OpenAI are partnering to introduce ChatGPT Edu across the university. They plan to roll out 5,000 licences in 2026 and expand to 40,000 by 2027. The collaboration aims to embed...
The Australian government has made several moves affecting healthcare. On November 1, mental health billing codes, including reviews and consultations, were removed from Medicare's billable items. Thi...
Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ) has appointed Alex Kemp as its new CEO. Kemp has a background as a speech language therapist with nearly 30 years of clinical experience and 20 years in health se...
Australia’s doctors and dentists face a mid-career squeeze. Many are in their 30s and 40s managing practices, families, and financial pressures. Despite high job satisfaction, they report fatigue and...
The Australian Government released its National AI Plan this week. It aims to build an AI-enabled economy and promote AI in sectors like healthcare. The plan focuses on attracting investment, spreadin...
The Australian government declared syphilis a disease of national significance in 2025, with over 3500 cases reported this year. Congenital syphilis has caused several infant deaths, highlighting the...
The Australian health system talks a lot about prevention but lacks coordinated action. Most prevention efforts are either primary, managed federally through screening and anti-tobacco programs, or se...
The Queensland Medical Association (AMA Queensland) has officially separated from the national AMA. They want to focus more on local issues and better serve their 11,000 members in Queensland. The spl...
The Australian government’s treasurers have agreed to update the National Competition Policy to include reforms that allow health practitioners to work to their full scope. This change aims to improve...
Queensland has expanded its ADHD treatment rules. GPs can now diagnose, manage, and prescribe medication for adults with ADHD without extra training. They have been able to do this for children since...
The Australian General Practice Research Foundation announced its 2025 awards at GP25 in Brisbane. The awards recognise outstanding GP-led research that improves primary care and health outcomes. Dr S...
