Two major health organisations in Australia, RANZCOG and ACM, are calling for new laws to restrict labour and birth management to registered health professionals. This follows recent deaths linked to...
Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows a shift in respiratory death causes. In August, more Australians died from influenza than COVID-19. Throughout January to August, COVID death...
On 1 November, Australia introduced several health policy changes. New aged care rules include better legal protections, updated fee structures, and a shift to support at home. Providers face new work...
The new Dunedin Hospital's outpatient building is almost finished and expected to open in late 2026. It features modern digital infrastructure aimed at improving patient experience. This includes smar...
The Victorian Parliament has passed a motion urging the government to provide emergency funding to save Cohealth, a community health provider. Cohealth plans to shut some GP and counselling services i...
Research from Sweden shows early childhood stress, like family separation or conflict, can triple the risk of developing psoriasis later. The study tracked over 16,000 children born between 1997 and 1...
New research links soft drink consumption to a higher risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The study used data from over 120,000 UK Biobank participants followed f...
GPs in Australia are urging policymakers to prioritise mental health in climate change policies. They highlight that climate change is worsening mental health issues, especially among children and you...
The AIHW report shows that in 2023–24, Australia increased hospital spending while primary care investment declined. Hospital costs rose by 1.2% to $113.8 billion, driven by more admissions. Meanwhile...
A new change to Medicare rules in Australia starts on 1 November 2025. It aims to push general practices towards bulk billing 100% by offering financial incentives. Practices that don’t bulk bill full...
The Victorian community health service Cohealth plans to close some of its GP clinics in Melbourne by December. The closures include clinics in Collingwood, Fitzroy, and Kensington, though the Footscr...
Northern Health has moved from traditional paper mail to a digital virtual mailroom. This change has cut physical mail volumes by 50 per cent, saving costs and improving efficiency. The old system cau...
The RACGP is urging Northern Territory health officials to adopt the needle-free FluMist flu vaccine for children next year. Other Australian states like Western Australia, South Australia, New South...
The Queensland Supreme Court overturned the ban on puberty blockers, ruling that the government failed to follow proper legal processes. The ban had prevented young trans people from accessing treatme...
A NSW bill has been introduced to allow faith-based aged care homes to refuse voluntary assisted dying (VAD) services. The amendment aims to respect the religious beliefs of these facilities, giving t...
The Australian government has added NuvaRing to the PBS from 1 November. This vaginal contraceptive ring will now cost women less, dropping from $270 to $126.40 annually. The price will decrease furth...
The PBAC recommends removing COVID-19 antivirals molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir from the Australian Prescriber Bag. The decision is based on the changing COVID-19 landscape, with fewer severe...
Canadian researchers found that exposure to specific components of air pollution during pregnancy, especially sulphate and ammonium, may increase the risk of autism in children. The study analysed ove...
The Australian government has added a new contraceptive, NuvaRing, to the PBS. It will be available from 1 November at a significantly reduced cost, dropping from over $270 a year to $31.60 per three-...
A US report found many protein powders contain high lead levels, with some exceeding safe limits by over 400%. Australian products haven't been tested for lead, but experts believe contamination is le...
