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Calls for action to eliminate Hepatitis B & C in First Nations Communities
This World Hepatitis Day hears calls for urgent national action to eliminate hepatitis B and C in Australia for Aboriginal......
New Data Finds “Forever Chemicals” in 98% of Queenslanders
They’re called “forever chemicals” — and they’re living up to their name. New Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals 98%......
NSW GPs to diagnose ADHD from 2026
The NSW government has announced reforms allowing general practitioners to diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication from next year onwards. This......
GP’s Pharmacists calling on government for better support
GP’s and Pharmacists from across the country are calling on the newly elected federal government to better support multidisciplinary care......
American Tariffs and Australian Medicine: what can we expect?
United Stated President, Donald Trump has expressed plans to impose tariffs on foreign imports, which could include Australian medicines. With......
New allergy platform for regional and rural doctors
Last week, a new platform was launched to support doctors in regional and rural Australia to treat allergies. Allergy Assist......
New study reveals light smoking significantly increases mortality risk
Recent research from the Australian National University reveals smoking contributes to over 24 thousand deaths annually in Australia—surpassing previous estimates.......
Coalition to match Labor’s $8.5bn Medicare pledge
This weekend, Labor announced $8.5bn for investment into Medicare, promising an extra 18 million bulk billed GP visits annually. The......
75 percent of Australian baby foods fail international nutrition standards: report
A new report from the Food for Health Alliance reveals that companies are misleading parents about the contents of packaged......
GP shortage in NSW puts health strain on regional communities
NSW is suffering from a GP shortage, with the state’s 8% increase in trainee registrars this year falling far behind......